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Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (1/6): As marathons (and roller coasters) go, we took a turn yesterday and have been struggling with much higher fevers since then. The team placed Isla on a third antibiotic to try to cover all potential bases. On a brighter note, her counts are improving, which means she is on the rebound from the last round of chemo. We’re praying that as they rise her body is able to fight off all of the other concerns. We’re in the thick of it today, so please pray with us:
-No more fevers
-Abscess/rash to clear miraculously
-Rest for her body and spirit
-Appetite (she hasn’t eaten real food since Saturday, they’ve had her on IV nutrition)
-Continued improvement in her counts
-PROTECTION over her body as these antibiotics work to clear her system
-NEGATIVE cultures, no additional infection in her bloodstream
-Peace and rest for family
Received: January 6, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (from CaringBridge): PRAISE GOD! Stomach Xray was clear; her colon is full, but that’s easily managed. No reason to suspect any complications at this point.
Received: January 5, 2022
Pastor Tony
UPDATES from Pastor Tony: Linda Weckelman reports that her latest chemo treatment has been most difficult, having continual bouts of nausea and pain that has not let up. She takes great comfort in knowing her church family is praying for her. ------- Tom C. said his main obstacle to walking is the nerve damage he received to his feet/ankles as a result of recent spinal surgery. His neurosurgeon said it could be up to 12-16 months before he will get the feelings back in is feet. He recently obtained leg braces and with physical therapy, he can walk with assistance. He also said his health care providers are encouraged at his progress, praise the Lord!, and he appreciates all the prayers coming from the body of Christ. ------- Roseann B. said her chest/bronchial congestion has cleared up and she is praising the Lord for His faithfulness and goodness. Also, her physical therapy starts up soon so she is hopefull that will reduce the pain/pressure in her back. She thanks everyone for the prayers! ------- Michael Grabowski said he appreciates the prayers for his recovery and hopefully a miracle from the Lord will happen. He knows the Lord has a plan for him, and hopes to walk again. He is waiting on colostomy surgery that has been delayed since September. Let's continue to pray for Michael.
Received: January 5, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (from Caring Bridge 1/4): We’ve had a long few days at the hospital. Isla hasn’t slept well and is dealing with stomach pain that’s keeping her from eating and resting. We’re heading down for an X-ray now to check and make sure everything looks ok. Please pray that this passes and does not develop into anything tangible. Isla is currently receiving a blood transfusion; we’re praying her stomach pain is simply caused by low counts.
Received: January 4, 2022
Lynn
Please pray for Marilou B., who is again having medical problems (severe back pain, urinary trouble), but is afraid of going out, especially to the hospital, and says she can't do what her doctor is telling her to do. Pray for the Lord's truth and peace to rule over her, and for His healing touch. Thank you.
Received: January 4, 2022
John P.
Please pray for Rachel Gaesser, who is at Highland ER (Sunday). She has been ill all week, but now dehydrated. We pray for a hedge of protection around Rachel, Rona and Jim from all other illness, as well. Asking for our Lord's comfort and peace.
Received: January 3, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (from CaringBridge 1/2): We are currently waiting on a room and being admitted. Isla threw a fever this afternoon, which is a medical emergency for oncology patients. The ER drew labs and cultures. We’re being admitted because her ANC is less than 10, considered too risky to head back home. Pray with us specifically:
-supernatural protection over Isla with any germs she’s encountered in the ER
-that her cultures are clear of any growth
-wisdom for the medical team
-that this is a quick stay and her numbers start rebounding soon
Received: January 3, 2022
CompassCare
"Laura" is a married mother of two teenagers who hadn't been planning on having more children and has an abortion scheduled for next week. Aside from the unexpected lifestyle change a baby would bring, Laura worries her back problems would make pregnancy difficult for her. Her ultrasound didn't confirm viability and her nurse encouraged her to delay any decision until viability is determined. Laura said she would consider returning for another appointment but did not schedule one. She said she is a Christian, which makes the decision "very hard" for her. Pray Laura responds to the conviction of the Holy Spirit by saying "no" to abortion. Pray she has the courage to continue her pregnancy. ------- "Mae" just finished her college degree and is pursuing her career. She came to CompassCare with the father of her baby hoping to get an abortion. At check-in, she signed a consent saying she understood CompassCare does not provide or refer for abortions. She decided to stay for an appointment.
Her pregnancy was too early to confirm, so she agreed to return in a week for another ultrasound. When asked how she feels about abortion, she said, "I feel perfectly fine about it. My sister is a single mom of a two-year-old. She is a sweet baby, but I don't want that life." She went on to say she loves kids and wants to be a mom someday, but not right now. She went on to say, "I'm really glad I live in a state where abortion is accessible." During the gospel presentation, she said she isn't sure if God exists. If He does, she said, "He allows a lot of horrible things to happen and people who claim to know Him do terrible things." When asked if she believes things happen for a reason, she said no. Her nurse admitted people often misrepresent God's nature and was able to share about God's goodness and Jesus' love displayed on the cross. Pray for Mae, who plans to keep her pregnancy a secret from her family. Pray God works to heal her heart and mind and she sees the value in her child's life. ------- "Caley" had originally planned on continuing her pregnancy and raising her child. She went to several prenatal appointments and had an ultrasound. However, she started considering abortion as her pregnancy progressed. Because she lives with a family member and doesn't have her own place, she feels her situation is not ideal for raising a child. The father of the baby wants Caley to continue the pregnancy, but she broke up with him. Her parents are grieved by her thoughts about abortion and have offered to raise the child for her. When Caley heard her child's heartbeat, she paused to reflect. Her nurse shared the gospel with her, but she was not ready to surrender her life to Christ.
Caley plans to return for another appointment. Pray she bonds with her child and values his or her life as much as her own. ------- "Landra" came to CompassCare for pregnancy confirmation. She says her life is hectic as she parents and provides for her teenager as a single mother. She doubts she has the time or strength to "start over" with a baby. Her abortion is scheduled for the first week in January. Landra has a history of abortions and said she feels "very settled" about getting another one. Her nurse was not able to confirm viability due to the early stage of the pregnancy. Landra did take her ultrasound picture, but seemed unmoved in her determination to get an abortion. She plans to return for another appointment. When her nurse shared the gospel with her, Landra said she has had faith in the past but is not "living it" right now. Pray for the Holy Spirit to convict and guide Landra in the coming weeks and her baby's life is spared from abortion. ------- UPDATE: "Danielle" came to her return appointment and told her nurse she feels more settled and is growing "attached to it," referring to her baby. The father of the baby continues to pressure her to get an abortion. She does have an appointment at Planned Parenthood in the beginning of January, but says she is unsure what she wants to do. Danielle's nurse gave her guidance on helpful exercises to try in a decision-making process. Danielle believes in a higher power but has not yet surrendered her life to Christ. Her nurse encouraged her to turn to God for direction. Pray Danielle encounters Christ in a transformative way and fully resolves to protect the life of her child.
Received: January 2, 2022
Koinonia
UPDATE on Isla McAlpin (from CaringBridge 12/28): Isla is doing well. Her counts are starting to taper off a bit, but we don’t expect to see the complete impact of this round until this weekend as her counts “bottom out.” We are planning to be discharged tomorrow, and will likely be in clinic to check counts Thursday or Friday. Her next round is scheduled to begin sometime between 1/7-1/12 (her birthday!).
Pray with us specifically:
-counts bottom out and start improving quickly
-that we can be reunited with Liam this break
-that Isla’s body recovers well from this round, but also that it was effective in continuing to keep the leukemia away
-no fevers, virus or infection between rounds
-that any complications would occur during business hours so we can enter through the clinic versus the ER
-continuing to pray for no bleeding
Received: January 2, 2022
Caring Choices Pregnancy Help Center
Please pray for the following:
"T" - Prayers for confidence with her parenting skills and discernment on who to listen to for advice on parenting;
"L" is struggling with not feeling well with this pregnancy and doesn’t want to miss out on time with her daughter from not feeling well. Please pray for wellness and a healthy pregnancy;
"S" - Pray that the father of her baby would come alongside her and support her desire to choose life for his baby. She wants this baby but he doesn’t;
"Z" is very fearful of telling her mother about pregnancy and that she won’t have a place to live. Prayers for resolve as she faces this difficult conversation ahead of her. Father of baby is very supportive!
"A" is a single mom, working full-time and raising 3 children. She knows Jesus and asked for prayers for strength.
Received: December 26, 2021
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