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Koinonia
UPDATE: Little Isla McAlpin had been at home, but was admitted to the hospital yesterday (Sunday) because of a fever, pain, and bleeding. Please continue to pray for her full healing and recovery.
Received: February 14, 2022
CompassCare
Kay was sent to Rochester for an abortion when she was turned away from a provider in Buffalo. She and the father of the baby expected to get an abortion at CompassCare, but were willing to stay for an appointment when services were explained. The ultrasound revealed a 23-week-old baby. Kay kept herself from looking at the screen, but the father of the baby took in the images. When he left the room, Kay said he is the one who wants her to get an abortion. She has caring parents who will help her raise a child, but they have also promised support if she decides to abort. She went on to say she never thought she would be in a position to consider abortion, but here she is. She feels conflicted. When Kay heard the gospel, she said she believes in God but was not ready to surrender her life to Christ. Her nurse suggested she try praying about her decision. Please pray Kay's conscience is fully awakened and she resists all pressure to abort. Pray the father of the baby makes a commitment to his child.
Jillian is in her late thirties and did not expect to be pregnant at this time. She has a couple of older kids and has a history of two previous abortions. She said she does not feel she could talk to her OB, who is against abortion, and expected to be able to get abortion pills at CompassCare. She decided to stay and get free services and information. A heartbeat was not detected during the ultrasound exam, which she said made it easier for her to go through with a third abortion. Jillian said she has no faith background and relies on herself. Pray Jillian considers the crossroads before her. Pray she chooses to continue her pregnancy and this child's life is spared from abortion.
When Sadie first came to CompassCare, she had already made an abortion appointment. She came to CompassCare to confirm and date her pregnancy. During the ultrasound exam, she was surprised to see two babies with heartbeats on the screen. Through tears, Sadie said she had always been pro-life but felt overwhelmed by the idea of becoming a mother right now. Her nurse suggested she delay her abortion appointment in light of her conflicted conscience. Sadie did not seem open to that idea and declined making a return appointment at CompassCare.
Unexpectedly, Sadie called the scheduling line and asked if she could come in. When she arrived, Sadie told her nurse she had a conversation with her parents over the weekend. They were supportive and she decided to cancel her abortion appointment at PlannedParenthood. The father of the babies accompanied her to the appointment and the two took in the sight of their eight-week-old twins on the screen together. Sadie gratefully took a referral to a pro-life OB/GYN ad said she will begin prenatal care right away. Praise God for snatching these preborn children out of harm's way and for Sadie's courage in choosing to parent. Continue to pray Sadie, the father of the babies, and their families come into relationship with Christ and truly thrive.
Received: February 13, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (from CaringBridge): We are 6 days since the last dose of chemo. Last night Isla had two nose bleeds. Today in clinic they confirmed my suspicions. She is bottomed out. This is a GOOD thing, as it’s the purpose of the chemo. And we are so thankful that she is still feeling good and without illness or complication. Isla had her dressing changed today, and while they were changing it she began to bleed from the broviac site. This isn’t unheard of, but it isn’t ideal. We are watching the dressing closely and will likely change it again before leaving today. We are waiting for a platelet transfusion now, and praying that will help her body to not have any additional bleeding.
Pray specifically:
-supernatural protection over her body during this nadir period (low counts)
-no infection or complication with her broviac
-continued energy and joy
-NO hospital stay before our next round
-NO MORE BLEEDING
Thank you for walking with us, friends.
Received: February 11, 2022
Koinonia
Please pray for Pastor Ben as he prepares to return from India next week. Pray he is able to meet all the requirements and protocols to board the flights and return to the U.S. as scheduled. Pray the Lord richly blesses his remaining time there with his family.
Received: February 11, 2022
Lynn
Please continue to pray for Marilou B. She is having increasing shortness of breath and an x-ray revealed a spot on one lung. She is a cancer survivor (uterine) and the concern is that it has returned, but she is struggling with her multiple health issues and requests from multiple doctors for more tests, and has not been able to keep up with it all. Please pray for the Lord's priorities, provision, and wisdom in her care, and His protection and peace for her. Thank you, Saints!
Received: February 11, 2022
Lizzy
UPDATE: Helen's son passed away Thursday. Please continue to pray for God's comfort, peace, and grace for Helen and the family. Thank you.
Received: February 11, 2022
Mary Ellen
Please pray for Lord's wisdom for all the unexpected dental issues! Help making decisions. Comfort for my anxiety.
Received: February 10, 2022
Lizzy
Please pray for Kathy Gravino's mother-in-law Helen, an elderly Christian widow whose only surviving son (of 3) is now dying. Pray for God's sweet presence, comfort, and grace for her and her son. Thank you.
Received: February 9, 2022
Pastor Tony
Mike Grabowski needed to be taken to Unity hospital last week because of a painful foot infection. They treated Mike by inserting an IV line for administration of medications. Through it all, Mike remains steadfast trusting in the Lord. We continue praying for his full recovery, perseverance and grace to keep on keeping on. ------- PRAISE REPORTS: Dawn Patrick was offered a position as an Audiologist, her chosen field of study and experience. She said that the hours seem just right, and it involves some travel with good benefits. Steve & Dawn are
praising the Lord for this blessing. ------- Steve Hollis continues to make good progress with transitioning off his walker to a quad cane. He gets around nicely and is more confident day by day. He did request prayer for his large, deep wound on his backside (from his long hospitalization), that it will heal without the need of surgery.
Received: February 9, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATES: Linda Weckelman's surgeon does not want to do gall bladder surgery at this time, partly because of the proximity of several growing tumors. Her doctors are going to confer with each other to come up with a new course of action, including possible Immunology meds, plus chemo, so please pray for God's wisdom for them in knowing which medications to put her on now. The Weckelmans have a conference with the doctor on Monday. Also pray the medication and diet change recommended by the surgeon will be effective in getting rid of the gall stones. They continue to trust in the goodness and mercy of God. ------- PRAISE REPORT: Roger Reddy is off the ventilator and receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula, and they are slowly decreasing the level of concentration. Because of continuous low grade fevers, they are checking for an intestinal infection (C-diff). Wife Sarah was told she could visit him Thursday p.m. Please continue to pray for Roger's full recovery. ------- Young Isla McAlpin completed her fifth round of chemo on Sunday and the plan is, once she's recovered from that, to give her back-to-back maintenance chemo treatments before doing a scan to check her progress. Please continue to pray for her full healing. Thank you!
Received: February 9, 2022
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