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PRAYER
REQUESTS
REQUESTS
Our son John is in Iraq serving our Country. An Army Man. Please pray for him and all the other
service men and women there. Thank You.
David and Darlene Blanshan
Michigan
service men and women there. Thank You.
David and Darlene Blanshan
Michigan
Terry (Blanshan) Hopp's son will be deployed September 9th to Kuwait for 2 weeks and then on to
Iraq. Please pray for his safety and for peace for Terry while he is over there.
--submitted by Nancy
Iraq. Please pray for his safety and for peace for Terry while he is over there.
--submitted by Nancy
June Taplin, wife of Gene Taplin, former minister of Cohasset, Tamarack and Madelia, and the
mother of John Taplin, minister at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria, passed away Saturday
morning, September 1. The funeral service will at at 1:00 in Tamarak with the interment of her ashes
in Fairmont at a later date. Please pray for the family as they cope with the loss.
--submitted by Peggy at Andover Church
mother of John Taplin, minister at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria, passed away Saturday
morning, September 1. The funeral service will at at 1:00 in Tamarak with the interment of her ashes
in Fairmont at a later date. Please pray for the family as they cope with the loss.
--submitted by Peggy at Andover Church
Jim Burns (cousin Pam's husband) is in the intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital. He is having
tests done. He is retaining fluids. His liver biopsy shows infections and a type of lymphoma. He
has a problem with his lungs, also. He has tubes in his neck and arms for blood. Please pray for
Jim and his family as they go through this difficult time.
--submitted by Barbara
tests done. He is retaining fluids. His liver biopsy shows infections and a type of lymphoma. He
has a problem with his lungs, also. He has tubes in his neck and arms for blood. Please pray for
Jim and his family as they go through this difficult time.
--submitted by Barbara
Please keep our cousin Pam Burns, her children Joe and Jessica and Jim Burns' family in your
prayers at this time. Jim passed away Friday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after a brief
unexpected illness. He was 65.
--submitted by Barbara
prayers at this time. Jim passed away Friday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after a brief
unexpected illness. He was 65.
--submitted by Barbara
Larry Davis has just learned that he has adenocarcoma(cancer) of the colon and will be going to
Rochester next week for tests and a surgery that will be scheduled as soon as the tests are
complete. From listening to the doctor I think he believes that the cancer has probably metastasized
to the liver but only further testing will confirm that. Please pray that the cancer has not spread and
that he will not need a colostomy. Larry is preparing his mind for the worst case scenario but will be
very happy if our prayers are answered!! His first appointment in Rochester is the 20th
--submitted by Barbara
Rochester next week for tests and a surgery that will be scheduled as soon as the tests are
complete. From listening to the doctor I think he believes that the cancer has probably metastasized
to the liver but only further testing will confirm that. Please pray that the cancer has not spread and
that he will not need a colostomy. Larry is preparing his mind for the worst case scenario but will be
very happy if our prayers are answered!! His first appointment in Rochester is the 20th
--submitted by Barbara
Dear Friends and Family
Just a note to let you know that Kayden did have a seizure at around 4am this morning.
She had some mini-seizures or breakthrough seizures (official term) fri night & sat night so
we figured one was coming. It didnt last as long b/c we gave her the Diastat pretty early
into it, but it is still scary. Please pray for Kayden and that God will stop these seizures.
Thanks
Jeff
Just a note to let you know that Kayden did have a seizure at around 4am this morning.
She had some mini-seizures or breakthrough seizures (official term) fri night & sat night so
we figured one was coming. It didnt last as long b/c we gave her the Diastat pretty early
into it, but it is still scary. Please pray for Kayden and that God will stop these seizures.
Thanks
Jeff
Betty Escritt was to have hernia surgery tomorrow but they have put it off for a month
in order to put in a defibrillator tomorrow. She already has a pace maker. Hopefully
in a month she will be able to go ahead with the hernia surgery.
---submitted by Bob Blanshan Sr.
in order to put in a defibrillator tomorrow. She already has a pace maker. Hopefully
in a month she will be able to go ahead with the hernia surgery.
---submitted by Bob Blanshan Sr.
I have a prayer request for Evelyn’s Emmitt. He has a urinary tract infection, and needs to have two tumors removed
from his back. She’s really hoping he will feel better before she leaves on Monday to come to Minnesota, and that
the doctor will decide the surgery for the tumors can wait until she returns.
--Brenda
Update on Emmitt – Evelyn has dropped him off this morning Wednesday) for his surgery. His UTI did not get
better, so they are going to put him under which makes Evelyn nervous, do a catheter, remove the tumors while he’
s there. His doctor, Anne, has been his doctor for several years and is a Christian. She will be testing for leukemia.
We would just appreciate everyone’s prayers.
from his back. She’s really hoping he will feel better before she leaves on Monday to come to Minnesota, and that
the doctor will decide the surgery for the tumors can wait until she returns.
--Brenda
Update on Emmitt – Evelyn has dropped him off this morning Wednesday) for his surgery. His UTI did not get
better, so they are going to put him under which makes Evelyn nervous, do a catheter, remove the tumors while he’
s there. His doctor, Anne, has been his doctor for several years and is a Christian. She will be testing for leukemia.
We would just appreciate everyone’s prayers.
I have a prayer request for Steve's mom. She was kicked by a horse in the leg about a week ago. At the
time they told her it wasn't broken and to my knowledge didn't do much else to check it. Apparently it was
hurting more and more and the swelling was not going down. So they took her to the doc yesterday.
Found out that she has a blood clot. I dont' know much else right now. I'm waiting to hear from Steve. He
took off to Missouri with Evan and Joey to go see her. Please pray for her and the doctors.
--Mandy
time they told her it wasn't broken and to my knowledge didn't do much else to check it. Apparently it was
hurting more and more and the swelling was not going down. So they took her to the doc yesterday.
Found out that she has a blood clot. I dont' know much else right now. I'm waiting to hear from Steve. He
took off to Missouri with Evan and Joey to go see her. Please pray for her and the doctors.
--Mandy
Due to recent decline in enrollment, as is the case in most Bible colleges, Ozark Christian has been
forced to trim the budget. Unfortunately, one of the positions that has been cut is the position that Jeff
Robertson held. Please pray for God's leading and provision in supplying employment for Jeff and peace
of mind for his family. Jeff will be finished as of the end of May. If anyone has any leads that might be
helpful for Jeff please give him a call. -- Barbara
forced to trim the budget. Unfortunately, one of the positions that has been cut is the position that Jeff
Robertson held. Please pray for God's leading and provision in supplying employment for Jeff and peace
of mind for his family. Jeff will be finished as of the end of May. If anyone has any leads that might be
helpful for Jeff please give him a call. -- Barbara
Cousin Harold Schultz has been admitted to St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester in very serious
condition today (Monday). He had a seizure and fell and hit his head pretty hard and was hospitalized
for that, then had a stroke at 11: 30 a.m. Monday morning. He doesn't recognize anyone, so he needs
everyone's prayers at this time. Weather conditions were very bad in Rochester on Monday night for
anyone who wanted to see him.
UPDATE: Dale went up to see Harold on Tuesday morning and they had determined he hadn't had a
stroke but another seizure. Harold was cognizant and wanted them to take a tube out.
condition today (Monday). He had a seizure and fell and hit his head pretty hard and was hospitalized
for that, then had a stroke at 11: 30 a.m. Monday morning. He doesn't recognize anyone, so he needs
everyone's prayers at this time. Weather conditions were very bad in Rochester on Monday night for
anyone who wanted to see him.
UPDATE: Dale went up to see Harold on Tuesday morning and they had determined he hadn't had a
stroke but another seizure. Harold was cognizant and wanted them to take a tube out.
4/2/ Update: Harold improved so quickly on April 1st that he was able to go home. Dale said that
people were right to be worried about him because he was in grave condition when he was admitted
to St. Mary's, but as the seizure lifted he improved quickly. He hasn't had a seizure since his brain
aneurysm when he was 12 or 14, so no one was expecting this.
people were right to be worried about him because he was in grave condition when he was admitted
to St. Mary's, but as the seizure lifted he improved quickly. He hasn't had a seizure since his brain
aneurysm when he was 12 or 14, so no one was expecting this.
Update on Bob: It was a late night, but they didn't find anything at the hospital. It was a nurse from
his work that called and she had taken his blood sugar and it was fine. He evidently had chest pains,
his left arm was numb, and his hand was purple. They did several tests but didn't find anything and
sent him home. Thanks for the prayers.
Linda
his work that called and she had taken his blood sugar and it was fine. He evidently had chest pains,
his left arm was numb, and his hand was purple. They did several tests but didn't find anything and
sent him home. Thanks for the prayers.
Linda
Please pray for Blaine's sister, Deanne, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in January. They have
already removed a lump in the left breast, but after getting the results back from the test of the
surrounding tissue, the doctor discovered the cancer is still there and because it is so aggressive has
advised her to have a double mastectomy. The surgery is scheduled for March 4. She is only 38, the
same age as me. She lives in Las Vegas. They have 2 kids - ages 4 and 6. And her husband recently
broke his collar bone in 3 places showing the kids "what not" to do on a mini motorcycle.
Blaine' s Mom brought the kids back here for a few days, so they could have a break. She will go back
out before her surgery and probably be there for a few more months.
Bonnie
already removed a lump in the left breast, but after getting the results back from the test of the
surrounding tissue, the doctor discovered the cancer is still there and because it is so aggressive has
advised her to have a double mastectomy. The surgery is scheduled for March 4. She is only 38, the
same age as me. She lives in Las Vegas. They have 2 kids - ages 4 and 6. And her husband recently
broke his collar bone in 3 places showing the kids "what not" to do on a mini motorcycle.
Blaine' s Mom brought the kids back here for a few days, so they could have a break. She will go back
out before her surgery and probably be there for a few more months.
Bonnie
I thought maybe we could put a prayer request on the website for Martha Johnson (Steve and
Bonnie Williams' daughter). She has cancer. They removed her thyroid and will begin radiation
treatments soon. She won't be able to be near her three children for ten days.
Betsy
Bonnie Williams' daughter). She has cancer. They removed her thyroid and will begin radiation
treatments soon. She won't be able to be near her three children for ten days.
Betsy
Bob just called and said that they got a call this morning and Sarah's mom has pancreatic cancer.
It's evidently inoperable. He asked that I get the word out and put it on every ones prayer list.
Linda
It's evidently inoperable. He asked that I get the word out and put it on every ones prayer list.
Linda
Yesterday they went in and stretched Jean's esophagus because she has had trouble swallowing
for about 8 weeks. She has been on liquid for awhile. She let it go so long that they had trouble
even getting the small scope down her throat. They were able to stretch it an inch. They called her
back today to tell her it is cancerous. We don't know anymore details.
Nancy
for about 8 weeks. She has been on liquid for awhile. She let it go so long that they had trouble
even getting the small scope down her throat. They were able to stretch it an inch. They called her
back today to tell her it is cancerous. We don't know anymore details.
Nancy
Mark's uncle (His Mom's sister's husband) passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday. They
were very close to this family. The funeral is on Wednesday morning, Mark will be a casket bearer.
Please pray for him and the family.
Crystal
were very close to this family. The funeral is on Wednesday morning, Mark will be a casket bearer.
Please pray for him and the family.
Crystal
My mom and all our family greatly appreciate the prayers and acts of kindness you have shown us since
she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The latest report is encouraging, with three of her four tumors
shrinking since she began chemotherapy. However, she is having great trouble with pain, vomiting, and
not sleeping. Last night/today was quite awful, with multiple doses of iv pain medication not giving her any
relief from overwhelming pain. So she is having a procedure tomorrow Jan. 13 to try to alleviate some of the
pain by deliberately damaging the nerve that sends pain signals from some of the abdomen. Please
continue to lift her up in prayer-that she would be healed, and if not, that the pain, the nausea, and the
anxiety of what may come may be lightened. Thanks, Sarah
she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The latest report is encouraging, with three of her four tumors
shrinking since she began chemotherapy. However, she is having great trouble with pain, vomiting, and
not sleeping. Last night/today was quite awful, with multiple doses of iv pain medication not giving her any
relief from overwhelming pain. So she is having a procedure tomorrow Jan. 13 to try to alleviate some of the
pain by deliberately damaging the nerve that sends pain signals from some of the abdomen. Please
continue to lift her up in prayer-that she would be healed, and if not, that the pain, the nausea, and the
anxiety of what may come may be lightened. Thanks, Sarah
Prayer Request for Gunnar.
Gunnar has been very sick this week and tonight (Wednesday night) the Dr. put him in the hospital. The x-
rays showed pneumonia and they think he has RSV as well. They will know after they get the test results
back. Please for his recovery and for some answers to why this recurring pneumonia is happening.
Thank you!
Grandma Suzanne
(Thursday morning) Gunnar did test positive for RSV so he is on oxygen and IV’s to try to get through this
virus.
Gunnar has been very sick this week and tonight (Wednesday night) the Dr. put him in the hospital. The x-
rays showed pneumonia and they think he has RSV as well. They will know after they get the test results
back. Please for his recovery and for some answers to why this recurring pneumonia is happening.
Thank you!
Grandma Suzanne
(Thursday morning) Gunnar did test positive for RSV so he is on oxygen and IV’s to try to get through this
virus.