Pastor's Blog

Eula Mae just sent me an e-mail saying they have put Susan in ICU because she was having difficulty breathing.  The oncologist seems to think it is a reaction to the chemotherapy treatment and says it can be reversed.  Eula Mae is trying to decide whether to go back to Greenville, SC.  Pray for Susan and pray for wisdom on Eula Mae’s behalf.

This entry is late and I apologize.  You can blame it on Dave Westhouse but I will not go into the details!

Bro. Chris & the students arrived home safe & sound around 12:30PM last night.  (Cooter was not a “happy camper” as the air conditioner worked for about the first four hours only)  The students seemed to have a good week and several told me of their salvation decisions.  Praise the Lord!  I think Jonathan Stork may have been released from the hospital yesterday but don’t know that for a fact.

Susan Quinn slept all day yesterday.  The doctors say this is one of the “rare” side effects of the type chemo she is taking.  Her sister, Diane, is there with her.

David & Christy Wynn’s daughter, Vivian, was admitted to the hospital yesterday.  I would tell you that they think she has viral meningitis but I don’t know how to spell meningitis!  Pray for her!

I went to visit Cindy Sprinkle in her hospital room yesterday only to be told that she remains in ICU.  I didn’t find any of the family with her so I don’t have an update.

Grandma Pattie commented on yesterday’s post with an update on Gage Hudson.  Carla Kyser has been having some pain but did not tell her mother about it – that Carla is one independent, stubborn thing!  She will have a test later to see what, if any thing, is going on.  Bill Abendroth is doing better.  Keep praying for these folks.

Alisha has posted a new entry on her blog (www.alishavice.blogspot.com).  Soy & Deidra arrived safely in the Philippines (I know Eddie is glad to get shed of them i.e. Soy!)  Soy asked me to send a new picture of me to him as he has worn the one he took out – what’s up with that!

We have a ton of folks who are out of town for the weekend.  However, we are having our regular 8:00AM & 10:30AM services with baptism bringing both services to a close.  I encourage those Friendship family members in town to be faithful!  We will not have Sunday School or any evening activities.

Lord willing, Lisa & I will drive to Hartselle after the 10:30AM service to visit with my parents/family.  We will return on Monday night.  The church office will be closed on Monday, 7/5.

It was great getting my family home last night.  I can’t understand why Lisa was upset because the bed hadn’t been made all week.  How many folks go into our bedroom?  Plus, what difference does it make if the dishes in the dishwasher are dirty?  How was I supposed to know the pool needed chlorine?  Why take the towels out of the laundry basket and fold them?  It is easier just to pull them straight from the basket when you need one.  LOL two or three times!

Most likely, I will not post again until Tuesday unless something happens that necessitates me alerting the Friendship family.  I pray that you will have a great 4th weekend.  Thank God for the men & women of our military!  Go to church this Sunday !