Pastor's Blog

I have not heard an update on Larry Whitehurst since I left the hospital yesterday.  I figured the family was fielding plenty of calls and I live by the adage that “no news is good news!”  I simply ask that you keep praying for Larry.

Bro. Lewis Jackson has been having back pain and thought it could be kidney stones.  The doctors say “no” to this theory and are doing some testing to find the source of his pain.  He was in our service this past Wednesday night.  Pray for him.

Donald Butler put a comment on yesterday’s first post giving an update on his dad.  He still needs our prayers too.

Tomorrow is a big day in the life of Alisha Vice as she graduates from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Special congratulations to her!

This Sunday is a big day as we will recognize the Class of 2011 during our 10:30AM service.  Our children’s choir will present their Spring musical during our 6:00PM service.

Four of us “may” travel to Hackleburg on Monday to help the members of Danville Baptist Church feed folks breakfast, lunch, & supper.  They may have enough help and, if so, we will not go.  It is possible that we could be making some trips in the months ahead to help those affected by the tornadoes.

My time in the hospital waiting room proved beneficial yesterday.  I found someone to mow my grass at no charge.  I learned about rattlesnake beans.  I learned how to kill bugs in my garden and not have to wash the vegetables.  If I can only cure that dreaded “blossom rot” on my tomatoes!

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

Dr. Flotte ordered a MRI on Larry this morning before surgery in order to compare it to the initial one done several weeks ago.  He said there was basically no change.  So, the surgery began around 9:10AM which was later than anticipated.  At 10:10AM the nurse called to say the surgery was complete and asked the family to come meet with the doctor.

Dr. Flotte said the tumor appeared to be a benign pituitary one.  He said it was impossible to know how much of the tumor they removed but a MRI in a few months would give them a good idea.  They did not have to pack the indentation and do no anticipate having to do so.

Larry should be in an intensive care unit overnight and then in a regular room for two or three days.

Larry, Judy, and family are very thankful to each person who has prayed for them, offered words of encouragement, came to the hospital, et cetera.  Keep praying!