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| For the Boy Scouts—the casualties and survivors of the Sioux Boy Scout Ranch in Iowa — and for their families and friends. —PrayingManiac |
| The friends and family of Loyd Dirks, Omaha, who died June 16, 2008, at the age of 100. —FC |
| The family and friends of Kay Tukey, Omaha, who died July 2, 2008. -FC |
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The family and friends of the
incomparable Annie Heese
Coffman, who died July 30,
2008, in Omaha, Nebraska
incomparable Annie Heese
Coffman, who died July 30,
2008, in Omaha, Nebraska
The family and friends of Betty
Tyler Mattson, who died July 10,
2008, in Bella Vista, Arkansas,
having lived most of her adult life
in Omaha, Nebraska. Betty was 96.
She is survived by two wonderful,
and Deb, daughter-in-law Judi,
and three grandchildren. Betty
lost her beloved Arne in 1998, and
was also predeceased by her son,
Doug. She was a genuine, loving,
delightful lady, and is playing
bridge with the angels as we on
earth mourn her passing....
Tyler Mattson, who died July 10,
2008, in Bella Vista, Arkansas,
having lived most of her adult life
in Omaha, Nebraska. Betty was 96.
She is survived by two wonderful,
and Deb, daughter-in-law Judi,
and three grandchildren. Betty
lost her beloved Arne in 1998, and
was also predeceased by her son,
Doug. She was a genuine, loving,
delightful lady, and is playing
bridge with the angels as we on
earth mourn her passing....
| Now before the morning light appears; now this sacred, still, unmeasured interval I dedicate to thee. Wherever are revived the dying, comforted the grieving, given hope the flagging spirits, raised the fallen, fed the hungry souls; Wherever life begins again, where nothing is impossible, and where the very sun is robed and vested; where the angels from their rest arise; Where all are baptized in the freshet, pure emerging, venom banished in ignominy and washed away; Where common things become a garden, radiant with color, light, and form; Where light is born; Where all the universe declares benevolent intent; where music out of silence grows, where all from nothing comes and all that ends begins: Carry me, O Father-Mother God, to this enchanted shore, that I as well may be reborn and dwell in innocence again. Thine angels send among the suffering. Where they are fragile, make them strong; where broken, make them sound; their pain assuage, evaporate, distill. Thine all-annealing love bestow, and where it finds a cold, unyielding heart, thy shining grace impart, to melt the very stones that guard the hermit’s door, that light may enter and embrace. God, where glory lives, accept our weary selves, complete us. Open our insensate eyes, that we might recognize the riches we possess, and the provision we require — before us now, already ours; all beauty at our feet, all sound by heaven’s choir made crystalline; all that is lovely, seen, recalled; and all abundance — everything we need and more, beyond the sum of ancient dreams and unfulfilled desires. January 22, 2006 |
| The family and friends of Carol Mason Roberts, who died in Phoenix, Arizona, in May 2008. |
George and his fiancée, in
Seattle, married Oct. 2008.
Seattle, married Oct. 2008.
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cancer surgery. Prayers for healing and long life. —PrayingManiac |
| PF doing well, back to golfing, traveling, and enjoying his grandchildren, and in great spirits! |
Steve J., Omaha, suffering acute
pancreatitis with life-threatening
complications. Praying for Steve's
recovery and for his wife, Merry,
and extended family. —Praying
Maniac
pancreatitis with life-threatening
complications. Praying for Steve's
recovery and for his wife, Merry,
and extended family. —Praying
Maniac
STEVE IS "MIRACULOUSLY" PULLING
AWAKE (VERY CONFUSED, BUT
SMILING) ... FRUSTRATED BECAUSE HE
CAN'T SPEAK WITH HIS TRACHEAL
TUBE, BUT IT'S HOPEFULLY VERY
TEMPORARY! THEY EVEN TOOK HIM
OFF THE RESPIRATOR FOR AWHILE
TODAY & HE'S BREATHING PRETTY
WELL ON HIS OWN. HIS RESPONSES
ARE SLOW - BUT WHEN I ASK IF HE
"MET HIS MAKER" & IF HE "HELD THE
MAKER'S HAND" - HE SHAKES HIS HEAD
IN A DEFINITE YES!!!! —Merry
STEVE & I HAVE BEEN BLESSED, AND
HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR
THIS THANKSGIVING! HE'S ALMOST
TOTALLY RECOVERED, BUT VERY
WEAK & NEEDS TO RELEARN HOW TO
WALK, EAT, & USE THE BATHROOM
BEFORE HE COMES HOME TO ME!
HOPEFULLY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS!
TONIGHT I WALKED HIM BACK TO THE
I.C.U. AREA - WHERE HE GOT A
STANDING OVATION FROM ALL THE
DRS. & NURSES WHO TOOK CARE OF
HIM FOR THESE LONG 5 WEEKS!
EVERYONE INVOLVED IN HIS CASE -
CALLS HIM A MIRACLE! —Merry
AWAKE (VERY CONFUSED, BUT
SMILING) ... FRUSTRATED BECAUSE HE
CAN'T SPEAK WITH HIS TRACHEAL
TUBE, BUT IT'S HOPEFULLY VERY
TEMPORARY! THEY EVEN TOOK HIM
OFF THE RESPIRATOR FOR AWHILE
TODAY & HE'S BREATHING PRETTY
WELL ON HIS OWN. HIS RESPONSES
ARE SLOW - BUT WHEN I ASK IF HE
"MET HIS MAKER" & IF HE "HELD THE
MAKER'S HAND" - HE SHAKES HIS HEAD
IN A DEFINITE YES!!!! —Merry
STEVE & I HAVE BEEN BLESSED, AND
HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR
THIS THANKSGIVING! HE'S ALMOST
TOTALLY RECOVERED, BUT VERY
WEAK & NEEDS TO RELEARN HOW TO
WALK, EAT, & USE THE BATHROOM
BEFORE HE COMES HOME TO ME!
HOPEFULLY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS!
TONIGHT I WALKED HIM BACK TO THE
I.C.U. AREA - WHERE HE GOT A
STANDING OVATION FROM ALL THE
DRS. & NURSES WHO TOOK CARE OF
HIM FOR THESE LONG 5 WEEKS!
EVERYONE INVOLVED IN HIS CASE -
CALLS HIM A MIRACLE! —Merry
DEAR FAMILY & FRIENDS--STEVE'S
HOME! HE STILL NEEDS TO EXERCISE -
TO BUILD BACK STRENGTH.... WE'RE
BOTH SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE
SUPPORT AND PRAYERS THAT PULLED
HIM THROUGH THIS SCARY ORDEAL.
LOVE, MERRY & STEVE 12/2
HOME! HE STILL NEEDS TO EXERCISE -
TO BUILD BACK STRENGTH.... WE'RE
BOTH SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE
SUPPORT AND PRAYERS THAT PULLED
HIM THROUGH THIS SCARY ORDEAL.
LOVE, MERRY & STEVE 12/2
Virginia Frost had heart surgery
August 22 after a heart attack a
few days earlier. Is hospitalized in
Springfield, Ill. Also is diabetic,
and lost part of a leg due to flesh-
eating bacteria. —Bob V, FCC
August 22 after a heart attack a
few days earlier. Is hospitalized in
Springfield, Ill. Also is diabetic,
and lost part of a leg due to flesh-
eating bacteria. —Bob V, FCC
Margie in Boise — Medical tests
for persistent bronchitis.
Praying for glowing good
health! —Praying Maniac
for persistent bronchitis.
Praying for glowing good
health! —Praying Maniac
Margie is much improved;
cause turned out to be highly
treatable acid reflux.
cause turned out to be highly
treatable acid reflux.
Jeannie B's mom, Lincoln, Neb.,
is in the hospital for tests. from
the testing. —FCfrom the
testing. —FC
is in the hospital for tests. from
the testing. —FCfrom the
testing. —FC
Irma R., Omaha, having back
surgery Oct. 17. I'm not sure of
Irma's age, but she's in her 80s.
Has had great pain for years,
especially lately. God be with
you, Irma! —FC
surgery Oct. 17. I'm not sure of
Irma's age, but she's in her 80s.
Has had great pain for years,
especially lately. God be with
you, Irma! —FC
The surgery was successful and
Irma is recovering well at home.
Irma is recovering well at home.
Mom is doing better. Went off
plavix (which she was taking for
her heart) to keep her
stomach from any further
ulcers. —Jeannie
plavix (which she was taking for
her heart) to keep her
stomach from any further
ulcers. —Jeannie
Please pray for Lakota Sioux in
and around the Pine Ridge
Reservation, S.D., have been
without power in frigid temps for
over a week, restoration may be a
week away. Huge need for food
and warmth. Due to remoteness
and bureaucratic obstacles, there
is difficulty getting help from
outside agencies such as Red
Cross, Salvation Army. -FC
and around the Pine Ridge
Reservation, S.D., have been
without power in frigid temps for
over a week, restoration may be a
week away. Huge need for food
and warmth. Due to remoteness
and bureaucratic obstacles, there
is difficulty getting help from
outside agencies such as Red
Cross, Salvation Army. -FC
Mother, Helen, in hospital with
gastrointestinal blockage, has
lost 30 pounds. —Bob H., FC
gastrointestinal blockage, has
lost 30 pounds. —Bob H., FC
Helen is home and doing well.
"As ornery as ever," Bob says....
"As ornery as ever," Bob says....
| Please pray for Rachel, who is in denial about progressive dementia. —MF |
"Rachel is doing much better,
looks fabulous"
looks fabulous"
Bill, Omaha, emergency bypass
operation, is in ICU. —Bob H.,
FC
operation, is in ICU. —Bob H.,
FC
Bill is home and is recovering
well!
well!
malignant breast tumor (bad
news). Lumpectomy possible
(good news). Requesting our
prayers. —Mary C.
news). Lumpectomy possible
(good news). Requesting our
prayers. —Mary C.
The surgeon was able to do a
lumpectomy, since no cancer
nodes. Pray for her during
therapy. A full recovery is
expected!
lumpectomy, since no cancer
nodes. Pray for her during
therapy. A full recovery is
expected!
| Please pray that my boyfriend of apart for a little over a year which has put a lot of strain on 6-1/2 years comes back. He has been very down and living 3 hours apart for a little over a year Please pray for us & our relationship. I love him so deeply. |
| Dear Mary and the Lifeispoetry family, Thank you so much for your prayers!! Jason and I talked, I mean really talked the other night and decided to get back and working on our relationship. Please keep us in your prayers during our Journey, and please let us know if you ever need our prayers. Thank You again so so so much for your prayers. May God send good blessings your way for your caring heart. -Jacy |
| Lost kitties, Jezebel (a calico) and her baby, Domino (black) |
Jezebel, who was a feral kitty
and deposited several litters,
appears to be gone for good.
"Domino" is now "Arabella" and
is in a loving home.
UPDATE: Jezebel has returned!
And Arabella is thriving!
and deposited several litters,
appears to be gone for good.
"Domino" is now "Arabella" and
is in a loving home.
UPDATE: Jezebel has returned!
And Arabella is thriving!
The family of Thelma Hammond,
who died unexpectedly a few
weeks before Christmas 2008. —
FC
who died unexpectedly a few
weeks before Christmas 2008. —
FC
For the friends and family of
Louise Carpenter, Omaha, who
died in January 2008. —FC
Louise Carpenter, Omaha, who
died in January 2008. —FC
Please pray for the family and
friends of Eleanor Swanson,
who died in mid-February 2009
in Omaha.
friends of Eleanor Swanson,
who died in mid-February 2009
in Omaha.
Rich, recent back surgery.
UPDATE: Doing extremely well,
already back on his feet!
UPDATE: Doing extremely well,
already back on his feet!
The family and friends of
Udene Clarke, whose funeral
was May 15, 2009. She will be
missed!
Udene Clarke, whose funeral
was May 15, 2009. She will be
missed!
surgery.
UPDATE: Surgery successful,
Skip recovering at home!
UPDATE: Surgery successful,
Skip recovering at home!