Weekly Update - 4/28

RESPONSE:  Joanne Wood went forward this morning asking for prayers for her fiancée Chris Goggan.  On Monday Chris received news that testing showed that he may have cancer. It will be June before he will know for sure.  Joanne asked for specific prayers for NO CANCER, strength for the days ahead, peace and patience during this time of waiting.

OUR SYMPATHY:

• Don Tippit passed away Saturday. His services are scheduled for 2pm on Tuesday (4/30) at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. John Cannon officiating.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Please keep Fran and the family in your prayers.
• Laquita and Don Lawrence and family on the passing of her mother, Dorothy Day.  Her funeral was Friday in Cooper.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ora Henderson is in PRMC with pneumonia.
• Joy Lowry is recovering from knee surgery.  She was able to be at church today!
• Jimmy Faulkner had the biopsy this past week.  It was found that he has fast growing small cell lung cancer.  He will start chemotherapy and radiation immediately.  The doctor said it was early detection so that was good!!!
• Lindsay McCarter broke her ankle last Monday. After meeting with the doctor it was decided that no surgery is needed. It will take 6-8 weeks for it to heal.
• Lloyd Usry will be seeing an oncologist/hematologist, in McKinney, on May 1st. Lab reports are showing the possibility of Multiple Myeloma. The ultrasound of the carotid arteries shows cysts on both sides of his thyroid.  He will be seeing his primary care Dr. and Endocrinologist in Durant May 2nd to see what they want to do about that.
• Susan George - Health
• Lilla Buchanan - Health
• Jay Anthony is progressing well with his speech... but we need to pray for his right arm. And pray specifically for the insurance company to understand that he continues to need physical, speech and occupational therapy.
• Kristi Anthony - Health
• Hugh Anthony - Health
• Lucy Staley - Health
• Laquita Lawrence - Cancer. 
• Carl Haggard - Cancer. 
• Jackie Helm - Cancer.
• Dorothy Pearce - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Health
• Johnny Bassett - Stillhouse.
• Peggy Wright - Colonial Lodge
• Grace McLeroy (John McGee's aunt) was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. She will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday (5/1).  Please keep her in your prayers.
• Josiah Daniel (my co-worker) fell down a flight of stairs Monday night while carrying his baby son, Watt.  Josiah was flown to Medical City/Plano and has been in ICU all week.  He's had surgery and is doing well. He was moved to a private room on Saturday and will be transferred to Baylor Scott and White Rehab for inpatient rehab.  They will be there probably a week and then maybe a little longer for daily neuro rehab. It was found that baby Watt had a fracture above his knee. He's now sporting a full leg cast.
• David Waggoner (lives in Reno) had to have his leg, above his knee, amputated on Friday, as  a result of complications from diabetes.
• Wendy May is in Baylor/Dallas.  Her husband, Dustin, is a funeral director at Fry Gibbs Funeral Home. She had to have a feeding tube. She is feeling a little better and did start eating a little. The surgeon said she may go home this next week.
• My son, Larry Sprinkle, had an echo cardiogram this week. It found that he has a weak heart, as well as the left branch bundle blockage.  They are going to schedule a angiogram and possible stent.
• Billy Icenhower - He is back in the hospital with blood pressure problems.  He is still in pain, has no appetite and is very weak from the long surgery. Doctors said this could last up to 3 weeks.
• Linda Nichols, Kristi Garrett's mom, has cancer.
• Jessie West, friend of Anita Roden, has been placed on hospice. She's at Heritage Nursing Home.
• Susan George's cousin, Dianna Melton, had breast cancer surgery and is waiting to heal before she starts her new treatments.
• Jessica Preston has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.  She is a beautiful Christian wife, Mommy and daughter of Joanne Wood's precious friend. 
• Former LACOC member,  Jimmy Newman - Health
• Lonny Parson, local minister, had an aneurysm a few weeks ago. He is in Medical City/Plano in ICU.  As of today, he's been in Medical City/Plano for 77 days. 
• Lucille Spencer, Jay's mom, is in rehab in Tyler, to get her strength up.
• Paul McClain - Health.
• The Vanderpools - in Haiti
• Prayers for our students and teachers
• Prayers for our military.
• Prayers for our first responders

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MEN'S BREAKFAST will be on Tuesday, May 7th at 7am.  Coach Stallings will be speaking.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to be there so food prep can be determined. 

FAITHFUL READERS will NOT be meeting in May.  The next meeting will be June 9th. Carol James will lead the discussion on the book "The Baggage Handler" by David Rawlings.

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RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS:  Boys shoes (any size), diaper wipes and fleece blankets

PANTRY NEEDS: Cereal, Crackers, Laundry Detergent, Toothpaste

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Loaded Baked Potatoes

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 KEEP THE DATE:

Apr 29: Young At Heart Domino Night

May 7:  Men's Breakfast

May 8:  Blood Drive
May 12: 4 S's - Second Sunday Sandwich Supper

May 13: Monday Night Movie

June 9:  Faithful Readers

June 15: Ladies Night Out

Sept 8:  LACOC 150 Year Celebration "Roots and Wings"

Nov 9-15: Haiti Building and Medical Mission - More details later.

Love you - MEAN IT!