Pastor's Blog

Sitting in a hospital surgical waiting room as Betty McMann is in surgery.  Her surgery began around 5:00PM and is expected to take a little over an hour unless problems arise.  I came by to have prayer with her and then went to two other hospitals to make visits.  Darryll was by himself and I told him that I would be back to sit with him during the procedure.  What a blessing to walk into the waiting room to see that Max & Marge Peacock, Mariam Moates and Wanda Jordan had come to be with Darryll.  Ministers!

Darryll’s mother, age 93, is in ICU in an Illinois hospital.  She has double pneumonia and is not responding to the antibiotics.  Darryll will not leave Betty but is obviously concerned about his mother’s condition too.

Began the morning going by to pray with Luthene Herston before her surgery.  Had another appointment so I could not stay.  Saw Beverly Aldrich this afternoon and she said the doctor was satisfied with the surgery.  Miss Luthene will be in the hospital until at least Monday.

Attempted to see Evan Eyler too.  He was not available.  I know he is ready to get out of the hospital.

Visited with infant Drake Howard and his parents this afternoon.  They took Drake to ICU to do some tests.  He continues to just randomly stop breathing.  Pray the doctors can find the cause and cure.

Walker Seaman is the young son of Rusty & Julie Seaman.  He has been in the hospital since Sunday with gastro problems.  They are going to do some tests tomorrow to try and determine the cause of his problems and the remedy.  I visited with Walker and his mother this afternoon.  Laura Cole, who is their neighbor, and her son, Dillon, were visiting them as well.  Ministers!

Visited with Lance Curl’s dad and sister this afternoon.  Lance’s condition remains unchanged.  Jim Chinners visited with the family yesterday and they were very grateful.  Minister.  Folks, Lance needs a miracle.

Got word from Rita Padilla this afternoon that Cristy Leytham is not doing well.  I do not know the details but do ask that you stop and pray for her now.

Most likely will not make it to the visitation with the Burkhalter/Coleman family tonight because of the lateness of Betty’s surgery.  Lisa and I will do the visitation and service tomorrow.

Pray for all of these needs.

Today’s Bible reading – Numbers 8:1-9:23 Mark 13:14-37 Psalm 50:1-23 Proverbs 10:29-30 08

Betty McMann fell this past Tuesday and broke her upper arm (left).  She will have surgery this afternoon and the doctor hopes to insert a plate.  She will spend at least one night in the hospital.

Luthene Herston is scheduled to have surgery this morning.  They will redo the surgery that was performed several weeks ago.

Evan Eyler had surgery yesterday morning.  He will most likely be in the hospital for a couple of days.

Went by see John Curl’s nephew early yesterday morning.  The family had not gotten to the hospital yet.  Jim Chinners was going to try and see them yesterday afternoon.

Visited with infant Drake Howard and his mother.  Drake has to go at least forty eight hours without one of his not breathing episodes before he can be sent home.

Art Elliott met with the oncologist yesterday.  His cancer was confirmed.  The good news is that it is confined to one spot.  They will do a scan of his brain next week.  Depending on those results, a decision will be made on the treatment plan.

Earl Kirschenman was examined by a doctor in Birmingham this week.  More testing will be done in Mobile.  After that, the doctor and Earl will make a decision on what is next.  Earl’s problem is heart related.

J.L. Nesmith continues to need our prayer support.  The deacons are doing a nice job of ministering to him.

The visitation with Lindsey Burkhalter’s family takes place tonight from 6:00 – 9:00PM.  The service will be tomorrow at 2:00PM preceded by an hour of visitation.  Everything takes place at the Canaan Assembly of God Church on Highway 613.

The men’s breakfast takes place tomorrow morning beginning at 8:00AM in the fellowship hall.  All men are invited.

Time change this Saturday night – spring forward!  Set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed.

Pastor Ted Traylor will be our special guest next Thursday night, 3/13, beginning at 6:30PM.  Pray, attend, bring others!

The Duke Blue Devils got beat so badly by Wake Forest on Wednesday night that Coach K got dizzy!  IMO, it is always good to see Duke get beat in basketball!  (Sorry about that Zach Huhn!)  I am glad Coach K checked out ok medically, really I am.  Just hope they get beat by UNC tomorrow night but that probably will not happen.

My recent entries have been too long.  Sorry about that!

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

P.S. – Have I mentioned that Pastor Ted Traylor is coming to Friendship?