Community Update, March 16

Bruce Brown: Please pray for Bruce as he recovers from foot surgery. Pray for his foot to heal properly and for the pain to ease.

From Maria Wilson: 15Mar: I talked to my sister Eloise yesterday. The pain has subsided enough that she can clean her house and take care of her family which is very important to her. She is still waiting for approval of the surgery. Also, she is not a Christian, but is reading it and asking many questions, so I need wisdom when we talk! Thanks for praying. Maria

Briana Avila: 13Mar: She and 30 other kids and adults left this morning for New York. They are on a chartered bus and will arrive sometime tomorrow morning. They will be touring throughout New York through next Friday the 19th and then back on the road and home sometime the 20th. They are going to be ministering through music at several churches in the Bronx and Midtown areas, including a concert at Bronx High School. Jennifer Bozarth

From Jennifer Bozarth: Update 11Mar: Finally talked to Brandi today. It was great to hear from her. Phillip had to have his sinus cavity packed because spinal fluid was leaking out of his nose and mouth. He broke his neck in 2 places so he also had to have surgery there and a cadaver bone was inplanted with screws and a plate. He should be moved from ICU today. He is walking and his pain level is better, set to come home in 3 days if all goes well. Brandi said they were "very lucky to be alive." I appreciate all the prayers for them, thank you all.
Please pray for Brandi and Phillip. They are client of mine from Yukon. They were in a terrible car accident Saturday. Both were hospitalized. Brandi was released today but Phillip is still in ICU. He has bleeding on the brain and neck broke in three places. No permanent paralysis doctor says but he will require surgeries and rehab. They are a young family with little kids just purchasing their first home. Please keep them in prayer. Thank you.

From ilene Martzen: Update 17Feb: My brother, Ernie is doing a bit better but are still unresolved issues. He did go back to work which is good. Would appreciate continued prayers for a bit longer. ilene
My brother, Ernie, is suffering from severe depression. Yes, he has accepted Jesus as his Savior. He confided to a family member that he is planning to commit suicide. I ask that you pray Psalm 23, agree that he will be able to receive the mind of Jesus, and the peace and comfort of the Holy Ghost. ilene Martzen

From Pam Albright: Update 11Mar: Darci Update: Darci is coming home from Dallas today. Please continue to pray as she continues her recovery at home.
Mary Update: I just heard from Mary B and the PET scan results showed no change in the cancer. She was having another test today, cat scan I think, and waiting on radiology to see about the radiation treatment. She also has the double chemo today that takes three hours. She sounded okay but you could hear the disappointment in her voice. Please keep her in your prayers.
I have 2 co-workers that are getting ready to start treatment for cancer. Darci Beaver is 34 years old and is divorced with two sons ages 6 & 8. This is her second time through this, but she is going to have to go to Dallas for a least a month to have a stem cell transplant. She could possibly be off work for 3 - 6 months. She started chemo a few weeks ago and has tried to continue to work, but you can see it is very hard on her. Her ex-mother-in-law use to keep the boys, but she is suffering from some health issues, so the boys have had to return to daycare. Besides being hard on her body, this is going to be very hard on her financially.

Mary Bovino is older and a leukemia surviver. She found out the day after Christmas that she has lung cancer. She goes to the doctor today to find out when her treatments will begin. Some of the doctors did not give her long to live and others think it is treatable. She does not think she is going to die. She says she feels too good and doesn't think God is finished with her here. However, if it does worsen she says she is ready to go, because she has lost 3 of her 4 children and is ready to join them. We are hoping that Mary will be able to continue to work, because she does not have any disability and after missing so much work, she would lose her health care benefits.
Please pray for both of these ladies. They both said they could not go through this without God and the power of prayer. Thank you, Pam Albright