Pastor J.R. continues to need our prayer support for his low platelet count. Today (Monday), he reports that his platelet count is 64K. He said today is "not a good day, but we go on by the Grace of God!"
Nancy remains in the Louisville, KY, hospital. She reports that she is feeling much better and hopes to be discharged on Tuesday. She will stay with her sister until Thursday or Friday before returning to Lakeland. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Clarissa continues to need our prayers. She is in much pain and plans to see the doctor this week.
Carolyn's preoperative appointment with the surgeon has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16, at which time her hip surgery date will be determined. She was in "almost unbearable" pain last week. Please pray that a surgery date will become available soon.
Curtis, Duane and Joyce Johnson's son, is out of the hospital now and feeling much better. Thank you for your prayers.
Linda is in her sixth week (out of eight) of radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Her husband, Steve, reports that Linda has been having a challenge eating - no taste or appetite. She is also nauseous at times. Steve says that "she is determined (with the Lord's help) to beat this." Let's really back her up with prayer. She was unable to be in church last Sunday for the first time since the beginning of her treatments.
Ed is home from the hospital, but needs our continued prayers for God's healing touch.
Joyce and her husband, Harold, used to attend RFC faithfully until a little over a year ago when they returned to Michigan to be closer to family. Harold has had a heart attack and heart surgery. He has been in the hospital for the last 11 days and seemed to be making progress. However, this morning he left this world of pain and entered his Heavenly Home. Please pray for Joyce and the family.
Anna had her feeding tube removed Thursday!!! It is still draining and hurting, but she was told it would heal over in a few days and feel better. We are so happy for her and thankful to our Lord for this good news. Please pray that she continues to strengthen and be able to eat better.
Alana is the daughter of Donna Arthur who is a faithful RFC attendee. Alana had her job eliminated last January and she still is unable to find a job. Donna writes that Alana is feeling really desperate. Alana's severance pay ends this month. Donna is asking that we pray that her daughter will have "God's peace because it has been a tough year for her emotionally, and that He would guide her in the right direction and provide the right job for her."
Ann Betz, Norma Hutchinson, Cody and Jason (friends of Andrew and Ashley), Jessica Killeen (Marilyn Koblentz's friend), Richard (Marilyn Koblentz's son-in-law), Charles and Susan (Sandy Siler's brother and sister-in-law)
Glenda has been ill for quite some time now and sends us this prayer request: "Continue to pray for me that my doctor can find out why I have weakness in my legs and being off balance. Appreciate all the prayers."
Katie is one of our winter friends at RFC, but currently is in Michigan. She has been diagnosed with cancer. She started chemotherapy treatments, then fell and broke her back. The cancer treatments have been put on hold for now. Please pray for Katie.
