Urgent Prayer Request for Della

A few weeks ago Della went to the hospital with pains in her chest. The paramedics said she had pneumonia and needed to get to the hospital right away. Upon examining her lungs they came across the horrible reality that she had lung cancer in addition to the pneumonia. They found a mass behind a very important part of her lung and cancer also spread throughout that same lung. They immediately started radiation and has had it everyday since then. They also started chemo 3 weeks ago and she just started another round yesterday.

Please put Della on your prayer groups and lists. Pray for a total healing of her body. Pray that the cancer leaves her body and never returns. Also, due to all the radiation and chemo she is very weak and is having a hard time eating. Please pray that she is able to hold down food and that she regains her strength. Thank you in advance!

Sierra Update and Prayer Request

Today was a quiet day compared to our days lately. I ran some errands and then came home to feed the horses. After Sierra came home from school my friend Angela came over. She asked me to give her a Bare Escentuals Makeover because she was considering making the switch over to BE. I totally forgot to take before and after pictures but she looked great and she loved the way it looked.

Sierra Toe Update

Sierra's toes are still very sore. I know from these pictures her nail looks blue but it is not from a bruise it is from the nailpolish she put on last week. I sent her to school today wearing two pairs of socks and her CROCS. I also asked her teacher to let her sit out from gym class this week.

When she got home from school I decided to call our neighbor who is a family practice doctor. I asked her if she could stop over and take a look at it. She was kind enough to come over . . .she said that she "thinks" the second toe could be broken or fractured so starting tomorrow we are going to tape it up. Also, if the big toe doesn't keep bleeding she is going to come back tomorrow night and make a hole in the nail so the blood can drain. This should help with the pain she is feeling in that toe.
Please pray that the swelling continues to go down and that tomorrow when she does the procedure . .that it will help the toe to feel better and to heal quickly.
Thanks everyone!

My Valentine Is Home/Huge Prayer Request

Today our wonderful neighbor Ken who can fix anything finished fixing my swing. I am so happy it is back up. Thanks Ken for knowing how to do almost anything. This is one my favorite places to sit, relax and pray!
To the nameless fellows who were on the swing when it came crashing down . . . . .the swing is now backup :-) Love you both:-)Tonight Carlos flew in from Kansas City. Before I left Lisa called and asked me to come over for dinner. She had some great Korean food that her mom had made . . Yum! Sierra and I then headed for the airport to pick him up. We were both so excited to see him.
We do have a huge prayer request. If you notice in the next picture Carlos only has two bags . . .the problem is he had a backpack too. We didn't notice until we got home that his backpack didn't make it home. He thinks that it dropped off his computer bag when he was walking to the car. Please pray that someone turns it in . . in the bag was his three Bibles, all his notes that he has had for years were in it, his sermon notebook and other important papers. His CD player along with some other things were in it too. Please please pray that it is found.
Sierra was so happy to see her Daddy.
Thanks in advance for praying for the return of Carlos's backpack.

Emergency Prayer Request for Della

Please pray for Della. We just got word that she had a severe stroke and is on her way to the hospital via the ambulance now. She is my friend and the grandmother of my niece Selena. She has had custody of Selena since she was 2 weeks old. Selena is now 2 1/2. She also has custory of Selena's half brother Kody who is 11. Please pray for a total healing for Della. The kids need her . . .her husband Dave need her. She is a very giving loving person and I ask you to please pray with all your heart soul and mind that she come out with no ill effects of the stroke. Thank you in advance. Love, Emily

This picture is of Della, DeAnna (Della's daughter and Selena's mom) and Selena.

Another Emergency Prayer For Martha Again!

Hi everyone,

We just received a phone call from Martha's son Nathan. He let us know that Martha had to be admitted back to the hospital tonight. It looks like she has to have surgery again. Please keep her in your prayers as you think of her tonight and tomorrow. I will keep you updated as we get more information. We will know more tomorrow after the doctor's run the tests tonight!

Thanks in advance for your continual prayers!

Awesome Sunday Service!

Today's church service was great! First of all it was wonderful to have Jordan back on the keyboards for one more Sunday. He leaves to go back to the Academy on Wednesday. Also, Moises and Melany (they are also students at the Academy and the live in the house with Jordan) surprised Jordan and came into town too. He had no idea that they were coming so Melany was able to sing this week too!Lisa has been taking keyboard lessons for the past year and today she debuted her skills. Lisa, you did an awesome job! It sounded great! Our son . . . .rockin for the Lord!Girls, you sounded great today!After the sermon there was a wonderful time of mininstry and prayer! Here Carlos is praying for Alexia's friend Nicole. She was diagnosed with a horrible immune disease that is life threatening. She is leaving for Texas to get treatments this week. Please continue to pray for her and that through the Lord and the work of the medical personnel that she gets a complete and total healing. We will continue praying for you Nicole.Many others came down for prayer!
Meraly and Marie. . . .part of our wonderful church staff.
The Girls . . .Maria, Naomi, Lisa, Natalie and Cherish!
Here I am holding my precious little angel Ava who is sound asleep!
After church Carlos invited the whole church to go next door to our new building which is under construction. This is a picture of the new stage . . . it is so much larger than where we are.
Me and Elliott!
Happy Birthday Marie!!!!!! The two best worship leaders in the world! :-)
Moises and Melany, it has a been a joy to have you home. It seems like old times seeing you here at church. It was great seeing you and Jordan back with the praise team. I know the Lord is going to use you and Moises mightily. Keep walking the path that you are on. We love you PC and Emily! Today after church about 20 of us went out for a goodbye lunch for Jordan, Melany and Moises. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and I treasured each minute that we all had together. I would of taken pictures but my camera died after I took the picture of me and Jordan.

Jordan, you and the praise team did GREAT today. I was so proud of you as you took the church into the presence of the Lord through praise and worship. You could see the Lord all over you this morning. We have LOVED having you home these two weeks and we are going to miss you so much when you leave on Wednesday. Thanks for being the wonderful son that you are. We love you Dad and Mom!
What a wonderful Sunday morning!

Urgent Prayer Request for Martha and Kathleen

Please pray for our friend Martha, this is Brenda and Nathan's mom. She has been in the hostpital for around three days and she is now in emergency surgery. Please pray that the Lord will heal her body. They have no idea what is wrong with her but she is in a lot of pain. Also, please pray for my friend Kathleen (she is Nathan's wife) Yesterday, someone broke into her Hummer while she was working out and stole her purse ,wallet and her camera. This is the camera that had all her Italy and wedding pictures on them. Plus, after the wedding they went on a Mediterraen Cruise and it had those pictures on it too. She is devastated and with everything happening with her mother in law Martha . . . she said it feels like everything is spinning out of control. Please pray that they catch the guy who robbed her and that all her belongings are recovered unharmed!
Thanks so much!

We Won't Forget

Today we all remember what happened 6 years ago on 9/11 let's all never forget what happened that horrible day in September. The day that our precious country was attacked. If you have a flag - hang it outside your home or stick one in the ground. Let the world see that our country is still united.
Let's continue to pray for all the families who lost loved ones that day. Also, continue to pray for the military that has kept our country safe from terrorists since 9-11.
We need to also pray for all the military families that have loved ones serving or who lost loved ones due to the war. Praise the Lord that we have a president that is willing to fight the fight to the end. One who is willing to not back down until the victory is at hand. We need to continue to lift him up in prayer and ask the Lord to continue to direct his ways.
A big thank you to all the military who serve our country. Thank you for laying your life on the line every day so that we may enjoy the continued freedom that we do! God Bless America!

Urgent Prayer Request for Ken, Lisa and Family

Please pray for Ken, Lisa, the kid and Ken's parents. They are currently on vacation down in the Dominican Republic. There is a hurricane headed right there way. The last time we had contact with them was yesterday. We heard they are evacuating tourists today. Please pray for their safety and that the peace of the Lord will be with them . . . especially the kids!

Pray For Great Britain - Pray for America!

Landon and Sierra had been so patient with me the last few days while I was sick so last night I surprised them and we went out for a treat. We ran into 7-11 and they each got a big Slurpee and some pretzels . . .I needed a Diet Coke . . . sorry mom but it just tasted good! Today we woke to the news of the terrible car bombing in Scotland. We need to pray for Great Britain . . . pray that any other plans to bring terrorism to that country is stopped before any other injuries happen. Pray for America that no terrorism touch our borders. Also, pray for the 200,000 Christians that will be traveling to Nashville on the 7th of this coming week for The CALL . Pray that any plans to bring any attacks during that time will be stopped before hand. Pray for the safety of all everywhere!!!!
Well, here we go again. I have been packing and getting ready all day. Landon, Sierra and I are leaving for Cincinnati tomorrow evening. We are driving up to join my cousins, my sisters, my parents and my aunt and uncle and all the rest of their families for a big 4th of July party. Please pray for our safety as I drive this along with the two little ones. We will be staying in Cincinnati until the morning of the 5th and then driving to Nashville to meet Carlos, Jordan and Alexia for 7/7/07 The Call. I will be bringing Taylor with me as my sister will be bringing him to Cincinnati. I am going to be stopping at a hotel tomorrow night so I will try to post something then if I am not too tired. If not, I won't be back on until Monday!
This afternoon I took a break from packing. Carlos took Landon and Sierra bowling and then went to run a few errands for our trip. Lisa and Christian came over to swim. It was a nice break after working so hard all day. After swimming she invited us over for dinner . . .Carlos couldn't go because he was studying and Landon and Sierra were in the middle of something so I headed over. She made the most incredible sandwiches called Po-Girls . . I think that is what they are called. They have shredded chicken and sauted onions with a special sauce poured on top. Also, a great Greek Salad to go with it . . . she knows I have practically cleaned out our fridge since we are getting ready to head out again. I forgot to bring my camera . . .I wanted to take a picture. Thanks Lisa for feeding my stomach again! Love ya Girl!

God bless everyone and thank you for your prayers and don't forget to pray for America and our ally Great Britain.

Deanna Update

Keep praying for Deanna . . . she has now found a rehab that she and her family have a peace about her attending. Please lift her up in prayer as much as you can. I know she can do it this time . . . she really wants a "new beginning"!

This morning on the way to the center Deanna gave me a call. She said to tell everyone thanks for the prayers! She is so appreciative to you all.

Thanks for your prayers!

Update on Mammogram and another Prayer Request

I totally forgot to post what happened at my appt. on Tuesday.
First of all, a HUGE thanks to all of you for praying. My nerves always try to get the best of me with this type of thing.

That morning when I was getting ready to leave I noticed that my prescription for the mammogram didn't say mammogram . . .it said ultrasound on right breast - follow up. So, I called on my way and told them to please check my report to see if I really needed a mammogram or not. Come to find out . . .I was only getting an ultrasound. I guess they found something last summer and wanted to recheck it.

When I walked into the room, the tech asked if I could feel any lumps. I told her no. She then proceeded to to the sonogram. I immediately knew she had found something. I said,"I see you are finding stuff." She said I had a lot of little cysts. I said to her, "Will I know today if anything bad is found?" She said, "No, but I will tell you if I find anything." I immediately started to tear up and a tear ran down my cheek. I told her, "Sorry for getting so emotional!" So, at the end she said I had a lot of little cysts but NONE of them were bad ones from what she could see. PTL!!!!!!!!

The report will be given on Monday to my doctor. Thanks so much for your prayers. I did feel a sweet peace while I was there.

Today I am asking for prayer for my brother in law Reese. This is my husband's brother and Selena's father. For the last 20 years or so he has been battling with drug and alcohol addictions and anger problems. He has been in and out of jail throughout the years.

Back on January 1st he was put back in jail for a violation of probation. This morning is his trial. It will be determined today what will be in his immediate future. It could be prison or rehab. If you feel led this morning, please pray for Reese. Pray that he will hear from the Lord. That the blinders that are on his eyes and ears be removed. The family has tried to help him time after time but now I think only the Lord can bring about the right change in his life.

Deep down inside is a very loving, sweet man. The addictions that control his life unable the true Reese to shine through. I pray for him today along with my niece and his little girl Selena. I also pray for Selena's mom who was ordered to court today to. I pray you give her peace about this whole situation. I pray you protect everyone involved and that in the end . . . the Lord will be magnified!

Also, pray that Reese and Deanna become the parents that they need to be to raise Selena!

Selena's mom Deanna and her grandmother Della are both at the trial this morning. I have Selena here with me. I will update you all later today when they pick her up! Thanks so much for your prayers!

UPDATE:

Della and Deanna called and they said he was found guilty. I am on my way to have lunch with them now. I will write more later.

UPDATE ON THE UPDATE:

Deanna was called as a witness and she said she tried hard to convince the state attorney to please suggest a court ordered rehab - she agreed too. Reese wanted it to go to trial so it did. The judge also said that it would just be a wasted space to send Reese to rehab if he doesn't want to go.

After all the witnesses the judge found him guility. He will have to go to prison for a little over 2 months. Please pray for Reese. Pray that he will have a life changing experience while he is in the facility. Pray that God would send him someone that can make an impact on his life.

Thanks for your prayers and continued prayers!

Mammogram Recheck Tomorrow!

Tomorrow morning at 10:45 EST I have to go and get another mammogram and ultrasound. Last summer I found a lump and I went the next month to get a mammogram. The results showed something but they thought it was cystic. They did advise that I come back in 6 months to get rechecked . . so tomorrow is the day. Please keep me in prayer tomorrow. Please pray they do not find anything . . . not even a cyst.
Thanks in advance!!!