Update on David and Mel

Well, Mel is back in the nursing home, praise the Lord. The doctor said that this episode (shortness of breath, etc) was just from exertion. Dan says he is eating well, but not getting much exercise so he is gaining weight which doesn't help the problem.

David is more coherent and is communicating more. However, is in La La land some of the time. He had to have a blood transfusion last night because his hemoglobin was down to 8. Not sure what that is from but it should help his energy and breathing, etc when it gets back up to a more normal level. When they get that under control and twhen the pneumonia is completely gone he will go to a nursing home.... prayerfully that will be Chenal (the same one that Mel is in). Please continue to lift them all up to the throne. God is carrying them, but I know they must be exhausted.

ALSO.... please let me know when you can how Jan 15th is for you all. I know that this is a busy time so know it might be too early to answer that. I will be gone all of next week to the ministry for a trainer meeting but Jim will be around to get the emails.

First Community Group Meeting for 2010

Yes, 2010!!! Hard to believe but here we are ready to jump into a new year. Sooooo what better way to begin than to PRAY!!! The first meeting will be on January 15, 2010 at the City Smith's home. At that meeting we will begin to discuss the Sageworks opportunities for service. Steve Freeman would like to come to the meeting to inform us about Marriage 911 if it fits his schedule. If not, Jim will try to get some info on it and relay it to us at that meeting.

However we each decide to serve (or not) is up to us and how God has gifted each of us. Nancy Vinson and Steve Freeman have both approached us since they desperately need help, but again there is no pressure for us to get involved as a group or as individuals. How we each serve depends on God's leading.

Update on David and Mel

I called you with the last update and left messages for you today but decided to quickly write what I think Dan said this morning. (I was in Drug Emporium pouring over health foods... ugh! The New Year is approaching.)

David is improving in the pneumonia and heart issues, and they think he will leave the hospital in the coming week (hope that is right). He will NOT be coming home but will be going to a nursing home since his condition would require a great deal of care. Pray that God would get him into the one where Mel has been so that it will be easier for Dan and Dorothy. His infection in his sternum is not resolved and will not be... and is what will cause his death if God doesn't intervene. They would have to remove his sternum to help that condition and that would more than likely kill him soooo... Dan is grateful for the prayers AND for the fact that this gives David more time to settle things with the Lord. Let's keep praying for that.

Mel is still in the hospital at Baptist but is doing better and seems to be himself. That may mean that he will be back at the nursing home soon. As of this morning they had not determined what caused his incident at home on Sunday.

Please hold them up all up in prayer and that God will give Dan and Dorothy strength (going to the hospital every day and wisdom for this time. (lots of paperwork and insurance stuff for Dorothy to wade through, too). He is able.... nothing is too difficult for HIM. Praise His Name!!!

Prayer Request / Brother

Hello and Merry Christmas to everyone.

It is with great sorry that I post this request. My brother Dave had to be placed in St Vincent late last Saturday with a staf invention that has progressed to pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He was moved this morning to the ICU. Just received a call from the doctor with the news. He said David at this moment has a 50% chance of recovery . However, if his body starts to show a positive result to the antibiotics, the outcome would be more positive. I ask that you prayer for his salvation. He has lived a life of pain and I feel is just worn out at this time. I prayer the Holy Spirit is talking to him in a way he has never felt before and will see his true freedom in Christ. He has a head knowledge but lacks a heart knowledge. Also pray for my Mother that this would not be a sorrowful Christmas but one of victory in Christ. Pray that I would stay healthy and strong for my family. Thank you for being a help to me. God Bless, Dan

Merry Christmas!

We just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas before the season fills up with people, food, fun, travel, etc. We pray that the time with all its busyness will be full of Him and the reality of not just His coming, but His purpose in coming. He came from His home in glory, took on human flesh, and died in our place. That is why He came!!!! Amazing Love!!! And the blood that cleansed us from our sin.... the blood of that spotless Lamb continues to drip from that cross into our lives every day with His Amazing Grace. AND He is coming again to receive us to Him... Our King of Kings!!!!!! Praise His Holy Name!!! I wonder what gifts He would like from us on His Birthday??

Good Times -- Great God - Merry Christmas

Christmas Party update

I just wanted to communicate with you one more time about the Christmas Party at the Peters on Friday night, December 11th at 6PM. They live at 43 Vigne, and the code at the gate is #1371 (don't forget the pound sign #). Please let me know if you will be able to come so we can get a head count. Thanks again to the Peters for their generous offering of their home for this party.

Community Group Christmas Party

Donna and Ernie have graciously volunteered to have the Community Group Christmas Party this year. Donna and I talked today, and not only is she having the dinner, but she is also providing the main dish. What a woman!!!! She is planning to make Manicotti, but says that could change as the day nears. What will not change is the rest of the menu.... salad, bread, and a dessert. We may also add a hot vegetable. Sooooo if you have a favorite salad or dessert to make, email or call me, and I will put your name beside it. I will call or write you with info on the time for the party. Hope you can all come. Thanks again, Donna and Ernie.

Thanks also for sharing your gifts with the Veteran's Home guys. I know that they will appreciate it, and God will surely bless you.