Hello Prayer Friends

--Celia, who sees Dr. next week to discuss back surgery. For referral to the "right" surgeon and God's perfect timing for surgery. 

--Celia's son Grant and his family who have financial difficulties...for guidance and direction in the difficult decisions they face. 

--Uncle Bill (Josh's uncle) who tore his meniscus last week. Sees Dr. next week for more tests and possible surgery.

--Linda, my friend Laura's sister for whom we prayed 7 years ago when she had a double mastectomy.  Has been having back pain and finally saw a Dr.  Cancer may be back, in her spine.  Awaiting more test results.

--Adam, my friend Meg's son who leaves for Ireland on Sunday to study there for the semester.

--Nicole, who continues to do well after surgery, and her husband Scott, who continues his training in his new job with CSX railroad. Please pray they are able to sell their house so they can live together in their new apt in Ridley Park. They face many changes and challenges in their future and all things are possible with God and our prayers!

--Meg, a praise that her recent brain MRI/MRA showed no change in the area of concern.

Thank you.

Pat

THIS WAS SENT YESTERDAY...

For today, please pray for healing for Rich.  He is scheduled for repeat cognitive testing tomorrow.  Has symptoms of allergies/cold, not at his best.  It took 3 months to get this appt. and he already has f/u appt. with Neurologist on Tuesday to discuss results and fulfill compliance regulation for Medicare to pay for his cpap machine ($700- started using Oct. 21st and must see referring physician within 90 days).  Rich does not know he has testing appt. by prior agreement so he will not stress all night anticipating it.  Thanks!

Pat

AND KNOWING THAT WE ALL KEEP EACH OTHER IN PRAYER, HERE IS AN UPDATE FROM PAT TODAY:

Your prayers, Vit. C and abundant supply of Gatorade have resulted in a turnaround for Rich. A miracle compared to last night when his eyes were nearly swollen shut. His symptoms are nearly gone and he is full of energy. So, we will keep the appt. tomorrow. Last time I told him where we were going on the way to Raleigh.  I'm packing a lunch and we'll have it before his testing at 12.  We did this last time and he was fine. Thank you.

Pat

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR NICOLE'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING SINCE HER SURGERY:

​Nicole called the Dr.'s office Friday night and spoke to the nurse on call. Was told to follow her discharge instructions; not helpful.  Last night she emailed her Dr. who emailed her back today. He addressed her concerns and gave her much needed assurance regarding these changes in her body. She is scheduled to return to work on Jan. 23rd. 

Thank you for your prayers. 

Pat

Hello all...this is a group update!

Rich had his testing today with a great Neuropsychologist at Wake Med.

His diagnosis following comparison of results with identical testing 2 years ago is Mild Cognitive Impairment, Amnestic Type (with additional modalities this time). The areas of severe deficit last time, memory and learning, showed increased deficit today. She explained it this way... when processing information, our brain goes through stages: we receive, store, and retrieve the information.  Last time Rich was able to receive and store but not retrieve; today he was able to receive but not store or retrieve information.  In other areas such as thinking, judgment, language etc. there were no significant changes.

We will see the Neurologist tomorrow to discuss results of CPAP usage and today's testing.  

What does this mean?  According to Dr. Mathes today, 50% of folks like Rich go on to develop Alzheimer's Disease.  The other 40% stay the same and 10% show improvement (those whose cognitive issues were related to medical condition which were identified and treated).

Plan:  Medical intervention.  Psychologist said there are new meds available which have had good results in slowing progression.  

Lifestyle changes, many of which we have or are making. Downsizing will be a big, positive step. 

Repeat testing in a year to closely monitor any changes.

Thanks for all of your prayers. Rich felt them. Me, too. As we were driving to Raleigh today and I told him about the appt., he was fairly calm.  We had an hour to talk and eat some lunch before it began.  We took a walk while waiting to hear the results and affirmed that we are a great team, facing this together, with gratitude for all the blessings we do have. 

Love,

Pat 

UPDATE ON JIM WHO WE'VE BEEN PRAYING FOR

Hi Sylvia,
Wanted to update all your prayer warriors with regard to my friend, Jim, who was battling liver cancer. Jim passed away Friday night in his sleep at home with family by his bedside. Thank you for your prayers which I believe helped him pass peacefully. If I may ask for continued prayers for his wife, Maggie as her mother passed away less than 12 hours after Jim. Please keep Maggie and her two children in prayer. Thank you.

In Christ,
Marie

ALSO, MY COWORKER'S AUNT MARGIE WAS ADMITTED HOSPICE ON FRIDAY AND PASSED AWAY AT 130PM ON SATURDAY.  CHERYL THANKS ALL OF YOU FOR PRAYING FOR HER.

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM CAROLE Y:

Good All,

     Please offer prayers for a 17 yr old , Norton who had brain surgery this week to rid his head of a tumor.

we didn't find out if it was cancer or not, so please help him with your prayers.  Love you and with each of you every day praying for your petitions. 

       Carol,

                                               Always read your prayers and now will ask for prayers for Andrew, John’s son. Just this Wed. he had his second hip replacement . first hip was replaced in Aug of 14 and now the other hip needed replacement. He is up at college in Rochester and had surgery done there. Just came home yesterday. Problem with the hip bones arose from intense chemo he received about 2 yrs ago for lymphoma. The chemo destroyed his hip bones.  Drs. did not want to replace because of his age (21) but the pain was more than he wanted to tolerate. Andrew is a very intelligent guy and in fact has a chance to go to California this summer for an internship for a company that is part of NASA.  Pray that God will see him through this and have a healthy future for him. Thanks!

                                                            Love , Betty

I just received an e-mail from Melanie Newhard, many of you know her from Curcio.  Her mother just passed away 12/27 and the family if having a very hard time dealing with this saddness .  She is an extremely religious woman and I know she is trying to help them all, but they need prayers.  Please remember them.  Love you all Carole Y

UPDATE ON CAROL C'S AUNT DORIS:

Thank you all for your prayers for my Aunt Doris, her surgery went well. Now she is filling up with fluid. Today she is being sent home to be with one of her daughters. Hospice will be coming in to assist. Please ask the good Lord to be kind and merciful that she might not suffer. May the Lord grant her a peaceful passing.

Thank you

Carol

Megan Kinsella Quaranta's THIRD chemo is this Wednesday - saw her over the weekend as well and she looks wonderful and said she is feeling good!  

OHHHHH.....and another good news update!  We have prayed for Michele's friend Lauren - she has a five year old and has been trying for the past few years to become pregnant - and did have a miscarriage - SHE IS PREGNANT AND DUE IN JULY!!  Please continue to pray for her and the baby that all will continue to go well.  

Thank you all so much for praying with us.  Much love, Sylvia