Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Tuesday Request 12-02-08

Betty Ruth: is getting morphine shots for the great pain she is experiencing. Pray for her complete healing on this side of glory.

Dan:
who is 37 years old and just found out about his sever sleep apnea which has already lead to congestive heart failure and fluid buildup in his legs. Pray for the O2 to help him breath correctly as he sleeps at night...pray that his heart be healed and the fluid in his legs and around his heart to be diminished.

Family of Evelyn: She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29. Well done...good and faithful "Partner in Prayer" to this ministry!!

Janet:
Pray for complete healing of an immunodeficiency...a disease of the immune system.


Karissa: Complete healing of her right hand with full function, ease of swelling and pain...through the hand physical therapy she is getting three times per week.

Julie: Pray for comfort as she is on bed rest with her pregnancy...pray for a normal delivery and a healthy baby around December 19.
Update: Healthy baby boy Daniel is born!!!

Diane and Rick: pray for this couple as Diane has suffered a miscarriage.

Rick: was hospitalized on Saturday and remains there for testing...pray for normal heart rates, ease of breathing, and healing of any possibility that his thyroid is not functioning properly. Pray for wisdom for the doctors to determine
the best possible treatments and therapies for Rick.
Update: Rick had an angiogram and was released to come home.

Jerry: is still on the ventilator for breathing...we are waiting to hear the outcome after the three days of kidney dialysis and how the kidneys will function in the next days...pray for a miracle of healing for this dear man.
Update
: Jerry passed away on Friday, December 19th. Wake for Jerry...Lachine Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue in Hammond on Friday, Dec. 26, from 2-4 & 6-8. Funeral services officiated by Pastor Charlie for both Jerry and Peggy on Saturday Dec. 27 at 10AM at Faith Church, Dyer IN...luncheon to follow.

Mrs. "C":
has been bedridden since Labor Day...pray for physical comfort and the peace of God...which passes all human understanding.
UPDATE: Mrs. "C" has been taken to Heaven on the early morning of Sunday, December 14, 2008. Wake and funeral services are being held at Thorn Creek Reformed Church, South Holland, Illinois on Thursday, December 18. Wake from 3-7:30PM with the funeral to follow.

The Tenacious Prayers of a Righteous Person are Powerful and Effective!! James 5:16

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tuesday Requests 11-25-08

Carrie: Surgery today in Colorado...Pray the procedure goes well and that she will experience complete healing. Traveling mercies.

Nikki:
Dr. Raizer said tumor is "holding it's own, it's good " but the new chemo pill really hasn't had time to have a major effect, since Nikki has only taken it for three weeks. Due to some low counts, he's decided to up the dosage of the new chemo pill & eliminate (for now) the infusion chemo. This will give Nikki, and us, a break from going to Northwestern every other week. We'll see Nurse Laurie in a month & Dr. Raizer in eight weeks with MRIs. (Nikki said, "see you next year!") (CANCER)

Jerry:
He is receiving breathing treatments for the pneumonia & he still has some trouble talking because of his throat. Please also pray for normal blood counts and blood pressure and dissolving of blood clots and no new ones to be formed. (HEART) UPDATE: Jerry has been put back onto the ventilator because of his irregular breathing and is in kidney failure....they are going to give him 3 days of kidney dialysis...Pray for wisdom for the doctors and family members to make the best decisions for Jerry's future...

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16


Friday, November 14, 2008

Tuesday Requests 11-11-08

Nikki: has been doing well with only minor low blood cell counts. She has continued chemo infusion treatments at Northwestern every other Wednesday & started a new chemo pill three weeks ago.
...Wed. early afternoon as Nikki receives her chemo infusion...peace & His presence...treatment will go smoothly & timely...Nikki will feel OK (usually she's so cold, tired & feels "crummy")
...Friday, 1:00 - Northwestern for her MRIs...peace and His presence that scans will go smoothly & quickly (last time took 2hrs 45min) her back & other areas won't hurt from lying still so long (especially with four fractures in her back)
Update: Nikki came through the MRI in around 2 hrs 10 minutes...she had some back pain..so pray that pain and fractures in her back are healed.
...Tuesday, 11/18 at 9:00am - meeting with Dr. Raizer to find out the results of the scans... peace and His presence...God's healing - chemo effective in shrinkage of tumor/or stable tumor (CANCER PRAYER)

Peggy: IS still alert & talking...she still does not move or eat anything but a teaspoon or two of ice cream a day (CANCER PRAYER)
Update: For a few days she looked towards the ceiling and said "the angels are coming." They came for Peggy on Saturday, November 15 at around 6AM.

Jerry: had valve replacement surgery as scheduled...he was taken off the ventilator and has had some stroke-like symptoms...pray for him to be able to swallow correctly. Thursday he received a pace maker...he will be in CVU until the weekend (HEART PRAYER)
Update: Pray comfort for Jerry as he is told that his wife, Peggy has passed away.


The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Tuesday Requests 11-04-08

Nikki: as she has been put on a cutting edge medicine...pray against the side effects of it....pray against blood clots and low blood counts.(CANCER PRAYER)

Jerry: for strength during this very difficult health season for his wife, Peggy. Direction for the timing of his "valve replacement" surgery. Tentatively scheduled for November 5. Peace in the midst of this storm. Comfort of God. (HEART PRAYER)
Jerry was in surgery almost 7 hours & resting comfortably. They replaced the aortic valve, the mitral valve and part of the aorta due to too much plaque. Visiting hours are only 1/2 hour every few hours. Will keep you posted when he gets to a regular room in a few days.


Peggy:
has lymphoma & MRSA, and has developed a fever of 102; her white count is very low. If they can get approval she will be moved in the next few days to Hospice care at Manor Care. If she moves the IV antibiotics and nutritional supplements will be stopped before she leaves from St. Margaret's. She will only be given something to keep her comfortable.
Peggy had been moved to Manor Care. (CANCER PRAYER)

At one point Peggy said, "God I've had enough, please take me home". Please pray for the God of all comfort and perfect love to surround both Peggy and Jerry.

Peggy has had a remarkable past few days. Over the past few weeks she did not want visitors, but lately she has been more alert, staying awake for longer periods and seems to like when people visit & pray for her.

Vicky: Came down last week with exhaustion, weakness (could not hold the baby), fever, loss of appetite, severe pain. She has had testing which ruled out strep, rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and mono. 2 bloodtests came back positive+ for inflammation in her muscles. Nov 6 she is going to a rheumatologist. Prayer for relief of pain, wisdom for the doctors and complete healing. (DOCTOR AND MEDICAL STAFF PRAYER)

Update: Thank you for praying for Vicky...the Lord has answered prayer as she has had complete healing from a virus that was the cause of her many symptoms.

Mrs. "C" and her sister, Evelyn: as they are both struggling so much right now with their many health conditions...they both desire to go home and be with the Lord. Pray for those family members that are dealing with many emotions of caring for relatives in this condition. Pray also for the daily decision making and tasks they are a part of for the care of these two dear ladies.


The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Tuesday Requests 10-21-08

Brittany: is having REAL bad headaches again. She has an MRI scheduled for Saturday at Children's, but her mother is trying to push it up to Wednesday. Pray that whatever is causing this will show up on tests, that Doctor Tomita will be able to see it, and a treatment for this beautiful young girl will be possible. Pray for her complete healing.
UPDATE IN COMMENTS SECTION!!

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Tuesday Requests 09-23-08

***Peggy and her husband, Jerry: Peggy who is hospitalized at Munster Community. She is very weak and tired. Pray for good blood counts (Pray the Cancer/Treatments Prayer and Depression Prayer). Jerry who needs a heart valve replacement and has other multiple heath issues going into this surgery. (Pray the Heart Prayer) Pray for wisdom for the doctors and health care providers that attend to these two dear folks who are struggling so much at the same time. (Doctor and Medical Staff Prayer)

***Dave:
as he prepares for the wake and funeral of his mother and now as of October 15, also his father who has passed away.

***The Woodard Family:
prayers of strength and comfort as Mrs. Woodard has died, leaving behind her husband, son and a daughter.

***Julie:
prayer for a right knee arthroscope to be done on Monday, Sept 29. (UPDATE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION)

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Tuesday Requests 09-16-08

***Carrie: would like to express thankfulness for the prayers offered on her behalf as she has recovered after 2 more procedures. Continue to pray and ask God for complete healing.

***Gramma Ruth: would also like to thank everyone for the prayers asking the Lord's direction for her health conditions, after her 10 day hospital stay. After seeing her 3 primary care doctors they have all collectively directed her to not have any of the recommended surgeries. She is grateful to God for this answer.

***Dave: strength for him as he cares for, supports, and talks with his parents about God, salvation, and a personal relationship with Him. (Intercess the Prayer of Celebration)

***Gayle: for doctors to get to the bottom of her great bodily pain...and healing of that pain.

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Tuesday Requests 09-02-08

***Carrie: complete healing of a birth defect involving a malformation by her heart of extra veins. They are eradicated through special procedures involving injection of alcohol into the extra veins causing a sclerosis of the vein. These procedures are performed by only one doctor and he is in Denver CO. Pray for Carrie, and her medical team, as she has had 1 surgery yesterday and another today. Pray against infection (cellulitis and blood clotting).

***Vanessa: has a lawsuit against a major airlines after losing her job and requests prayer for all the exhibits to be ready for the status hearing on Sept.15. Then a jury will be selected and the trial will begin in Nov. Pray for God's justice in her case.

***BettyRuth: for relief of pain she is experiencing because of the cancer. (CANCER)

***Gramma Ruth... as she prays about her current health condition...and for the doctors to seek the Great Physician as to the best medical treatment for her. (HEART)

***Dan...for neck pain relief, correction, and healing specifically of C5, C6, and C7...and for the best treatment for this outcome.

***Gayle...for doctors to get to the bottom of her great bodily pain...and healing of that pain.

***Lucy...for complete healing of melanoma on her right leg...and a cancer free report. (CANCER)


***The Madany Family: comfort for each one for the home-going of Shirley.
Our dear friend is now whole, healthy and leaping for joy...hand in hand with her Savior, Jesus!!!


Final Journal Entry: www.caringbridge.org/visit/shirleymadany

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16


Tuesday Requests 08-26-08

***The Madany Family: comfort for each one for the home-going of Shirley.
Our dear friend is now whole, healthy and leaping for joy...hand in hand with her Savior, Jesus!!!


***BettyRuth:
for relief of pain she is experiencing because of the cancer.

***See 4 requests of last Tuesday and continue in prayer for those!!!

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16

Tuesday Requests 08-19-08

***Gramma Ruth... as she prays about her current health condition...and for the doctors to seek the Great Physician as to the best medical treatment for her. (HEART)

***Dan...for neck pain relief, correction, and healing specifically of C5, C6, and C7...and for the best treatment for this outcome.

***Gayle...for doctors to get to the bottom of her great bodily pain...and healing of that pain.

***Lucy...for complete healing of melanoma on her right leg...and a cancer free report. (CANCER)

The Tenacious Prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective!!! James 5:16