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Miriam Mast & I went to the hospital this morning and visited with Evalina Claire who checked into this world yesterday weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. 

Whitney Johnson was discharged from the hospital this morning.  Keep praying for her. 

Whitney Johnson did fine through her surgery.  She will be in the hospital at least overnight. 

Joey Switzer got a good report from his MRI.  I haven’t talked to him but did get a brief text message.

Bethany Hatcher gave birth to a daughter this afternoon around 4:15PM.  The doctor performed a C-section.  I do not know any of the pertinent info i.e. weight, length, et cetera.  Mother & daughter are doing fine. 

Mark, Tina, Miriam, & Ben Mast arrived safely.  Tony & Dawn Hacker took them for a boat ride this afternoon. 

Jerry Graham is allowing us to use his sound board this Sunday as the one we have is presently defective.  I am grateful to Jerry for this act of kindness. 

T. Garrett, one of the main reasons for this blog is to help you.  Perhaps endodontists haven’t made it to NYC yet?  Glad to have been a part of expanding your horizons! 

Whitney Johnson, Willie & Jodie’s daughter, is having surgery this morning.  It is expected to be between a two to four hour surgery.  Pray for her. 

I cannot reach “Mother Becky” but do believe that Bethany Hatcher has been placed in hospital to have labor induced so she can give birth today.  Pray for her!

Bro. J.B. Kelley did well in his procedure yesterday.  Mr. Fore is supposed to come home from the hospital today. 

We had basketball practice last night.  Coach K. Jackson can play!  Rusty Suthoff cannot play!  Basically, I drove the bus! 

Mark, Tina, Miriam, & Ben Mast arrive today.  He will be preaching here Sunday morning.  I hope many members of the Friendship family will join us.

I pray that you will have an awesome Friday with Jesus! 

We had another good Wednesday at Friendship.  Our morning attendance continues to do very well.  I thank God for folks who show their love for the Lord by coming to the church house on Wednesdays.  I praise God for His blessings! 

Bro. J.B. Kelley is having some problems with his heart defibrillator that are being corrected this morning.  Barbara Kelley’s father, Mr. Fore, is in the hospital with pneumonia.  Pray for these folks.

We have a couple of openings on our June 18 – 25 GRACE trip.  Anyone interested in being a part of that trip must let me know no later than this Sunday, 3/15.  First come, first served!  We are at the point of having to purchase the tickets. 

Joey Switzer is scheduled to have a MRI tomorrow.  Pray that the doctors will be able to ascertain the cause of Joey’s problems. 

It could be worse – I could be going to watch a high school girls soccer game.  However, it is only a root canal.  I think my dentist and my endodontist have a racket working! 

I pray that you will have a great Thursday with Jesus.   

Recently, Shea Childress got a very encouraging word from the doctor in her battle against cancer.  She is still taking treatments as a precautionary measure.  Keep praying for Shea.

Last night, I received some more encouraging news.  I copy & paste the following:“I received another great report today!

The PET scan found that even though the findings have not significantly changed in size or appearance the hypermetabolic activity has decreased. The bone scan impression was an overall significant improvement in the appearance of the scan. Praise the Lord!

We are going to continue with the current treatment.

Thanks for the continued prayers.”

Carla Kyser 

 Please keep praying for Carla too and join me in giving God the glory for what He is doing in her life! 

Rachel Jackson’s father, George Hill, did well in his procedure yesterday.  Miss Joyce Bosarge continues to battle her cancer. 

I will have to admit that I become a bit of a basketball junkie during the days of March Madness.  Once the tourney field is set then I am confident that my bracket will be pretty much 100% correct. 

So, last night I stayed up to watch the University of South Alabama men’s basketball team play their way into the tournament.  One problem – WKU won!  We season ticket holders for USA basketball are pretty disappointed!  Wait until next year! 

FYI – I personally feel that the Auburn men’s team should be invited to the tourney even if they don’t win the conference tournament.  However, Mike Slive and the other committee members haven’t asked for my thoughts! 

My “coach” sent me an e-mail last night to inform me of our next basketball practice.  I am a little confused as to why we are having a practice in Tupelo?  Seems like a long way to drive but I’ll be there Coach Chris!  By the way Coach, I am a much better player than Tony Hacker! 

Bret Hart, Deidra should have replied for me to your request.  Louise, you ignoring me?  Scott Fontenot, I have a check so please remind me at church tonight. 

I have an early counseling appointment followed by the morning service.  I pray that you will have a great Wednesday with Jesus. 

Today will be a busy day of attending funerals for me as I will attend the service for Henry Bosarge at noon and then the service for Charles Taylor at 2:00PM.  Pray for these two families as they go through this time of sorrow. 

Rachel Jackson’s dad, George Hill, is having a heart cath done this morning.  Pray for him and for his family as they wait beside him. 

Please continue to pray for Carla Felps, Shea Childress, & Joyce Bosarge in their respective battles with cancer.  Also pray for Tom Hill, Jodi Crawley’s grandfather, and Jamie Allums, Docia Thompson’s sister. 

I have a pastor friend who is considering the possibility of some surgery.  The Lord knows who but I would simply ask that you pray for clarity of mind and a peace in this situation. 

I made the team!  Nine other guys from the Friendship family have put together a basketball team to play in the league that will be played in Grand Bay beginning later this month.  Chris is in charge of this team and he invited me to join them.  Odd thing is that they have been holding practices but they have yet to tell me when/where they are practicing.  My legs are fresh as in my two years of varsity ball I only played about five minutes – put me in coach, I’m ready to play! 

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus! 

The visitation with the Henry Bosarge family (Tina Sprinkle) will take place from 5:00 until 8:00PM tonight at Serenity Funeral Home.  The service will take place tomorrow, 3/10, at noon from the chapel at Serenity. 

The visitation with the Charles Taylor family (Diane Cordelle/Keith Brown) will take place from 5:00 until 8:00PM at Radney’s Funeral Home in Saraland.  The service will take place tomorrow, 3/10, at 2:00PM from First Baptist Creola, AL. 

After my FA run, I am going to check on Joey Switzer.  Pray for those who continue to battle cancer.  Bobby Broome is having a signifcant fight with a kidney stone! 

Thanks to all of those who remembered to “spring forward” yesterday morning.  Also, thanks to those who came to the service last night.  Sam & Labreska Atkinson did a good job of ministering through song. 

I pray that you will have a great Monday with Jesus!

Word came to me last night that Diane Cordelle & Keith Brown’s maternal grandfather, Mr. Charles Taylor, passed away yesterday afternoon.  Pray for this family. 

I do not know the arrangements for Henry Bosarge but will post them once I do. 

Joey Switzer was hospitalized during the night on Friday.  He was originally placed in an ICU but was moved to a regular room last night.  Tests are the order of the day for him.  Pray for Joey & his family. 

I learned yesterday afternoon that Henry Bosarge passed away.  He is an uncle to Tina Sprinkle, grandfather to Danya & Austin, father to Daniel, & brother to John Wayne.  Pray for this family. 

I was also told that Mr. Charles Taylor is not doing well as the family was going to stay at the hospital last night.  This is Diane Cordelle & Keith Brown’s maternal grandfather. 

Don’t forget “The Taste of Friendship” tonight and to spring forward one hour before going to bed! 

Oops, I almost forgot to post an entry today.  I thought about it around 5:00AM but didn’t do it then and now it is pushing 8:30AM.  Sorry! 

Do you believe in miracles?  Well, today around 10:00AM there will be one taking place in Mobile, Alabama.  It is only the 6th day of March and I am scheduled to meet with our CPA to do our taxes!  Why so early?  I don’t have a clue!  I have always waited until 4/15 or later but feel compelled this year to “git er done” or something to that effect!  If Jack Ciak lived in AL then I would perhaps use his services.  When TJ Vice grows up and becomes a “real” CPA the maybe I will use him!  However, for the time being I am very pleased to use Byron Sherman as he does an excellent job! 

Don’t forget “The Taste of Friendship” takes place tomorrow night from 5:00 – 8:00PM.  Our students need your support! 

Also, don’t forget that we “spring forward” tomorrow night meaning we lose an hour of sleep and we move our clocks forward one hour. 

Pray for the family of the young teenage girl who was tragically killed in the car accident yesterday morning.  I didn’t know her but do know several folks who were close to her and her family. 

I talked to Donnie Felps yesterday and he told me that Carla had a really good weekend this past weekend.  She receives another treatment this coming Tuesday.  Pray for all of those who are battling cancer. 

I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus!  Go to church this Sunday!  (That includes you T. Garrett!)