Linda Bussey's father-in-law, Al Bussey, had one of his lungs removed in 2009 due to cancer. Over the recent holidays he experienced chest pains and new spots were found in his remaining lung. His doctor is currently treating him with antibiotics, hoping the spots are caused by infection, and will conduct follow-up tests on January 6th. (Linda is a Vine Street staff member.)
Two requests
Juanita Malone, a dear friend of Helen Trabue and Malinda Moseley’s (they have known her since fourth grade), is on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant. Her blood type makes finding a donor difficult.
Frank Huffman, Helen and Malinda’s uncle, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Jack Forstman
Jack has been at St. Thomas since early Wednesday morning. Preliminary tests point to heart fibrillation as the likely cause of the terrible dizziness he experienced. Please keep Jack and Shirley in your prayers.
Wayne Parks and family
Wayne Parks's 84 year old mother, Edith, died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning. Her health had been declining in recent months. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Gene (their 64th would have been celebrated on January 7th, 2011), children Connie and Wayne, and four grandchildren. Her memorial service will be on Monday, December 27 at First Christian Church (DOC) in Richmond, Kentucky.
Reeta says, "We are all doing well but will miss her. She was a sweetheart."
Joyce Stewart
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Joyce had a bad bout with the flu the other night and passed out. When she awoke she had either a broken ankle or torn tendons. She will have x-rays on Monday, and she's upset that she can't go walking. Please keep her in your prayers.
A New Addition to the Tarpley Family
David and Sara Tarpley have a new grandson, Elias James Miller, born December 5, 2010, in Lewiston, Maine, to our daughter and son-in-law Margaret and Nic Miller.
Paul and Mary Ann
Today's the day: Paul and Mary Ann are moving to Colorado. David is driving the truck, Colleen is following in the car.
We wish them safe travels and all the best for this new chapter of their life.
Here's their new address:
Paul and Mary Ann Johnson
1901 Ptarmigan Trail, Apt. 108
Estes Park, Colorado 80517-9770
Please call the church office if you would like to have their new phone number.
A little girl
We ask for your prayers for Amelia Joy and her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Malone
Many of you will remember them. They are an older couple in Bellevue that we helped during the flood. Remember Mr. Malone's tool shed? Well, just yesterday, they were moving back into their house. They had been living in a camper in their back yard all summer and fall. The house has been totally renovated. Mr. Malone said it was very cold that last night in the camper, but now they are back in the house that is nice and warm. The Malones were helped by many churches Vine Street, Christ Church, St. Henry, Bellevue Baptist, and even Disciples from Kentucky. One of the Malones' daughters told Kathy Zamata that the folks from Kentucky even sent them something on their anniversary. Thanks to Vine Street for all the hard work. What a happy time this is!
Congratulations, Ed!
Ed Cole, executive director of the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, has received the 2010 Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Jim ClenDening
We remember Jim in our prayers as he is mourning the death of his cousin and good friend, Robert Crankshaw. Robert died early Sunday morning.
Kay Roach George
Kay fell on Thanksgiving and broke her right shoulder and arm. She is scheduled for joint replacement surgery on Dec 6 in McMinnville. Kay is Dorothy Roach's daughter.
Paul and Mary Ann Johnson
Paul and Mary Ann will move to Colorado very soon, where they will live in a retirement community near their daughter's home. They have started packing, and you can imagine that this is a significant and difficult transition for them and their family. Please keep them in your prayers. We will send them off with our blessings and prayers for God's blessing on Sunday, December 5, during the 10:45am worship service.
Anniversaries
Congratulations to Wayne and Pam Lyle, who celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on Sunday.
Hope & Bruce will have to wait a little. Their first wedding anniversary will be on Saturday, November 26, 2011. What a wonderful wedding it was!
Prayer requests and updates
Jim Foglesong had outpatient surgery on Nov 22 to repair a rotator cuff. Everything went well, and he is recuperating at home.
Pat Bentrup asks for prayers for her friend, Carolyn; she has cancer and the prognosis is discouraging.
Julia Keith asks for prayers for their neighbor, Todd; he has brain cancer.
Prayer Request
Melba Baxter's aunt Janelle Bradford died this week. Visitation will be held Friday at 3pm and the service at 4pm, at the Spann Funeral Home in Dickson.
Prayer requests and updates
Catherine Adams is in St. Thomas with pneumonia.
Carolyn Binkley is in St. Thomas recuperating from knee replacement surgery.
Lyn Dorris's mother is in St. Thomas recuperating from shoulder replacement surgery.
Prayer Requests
Carolyn Binkley is having total knee replacement surgery Wednesday, Nov 10 at St. Thomas.
Bob Binkley is expecting test results for prostate cancer Nov 21 and colon cancer Dec 6.
Margaret Netterville is recuperating at home after breaking her foot in a fall.
Helen Trabue's grandfather has been in the hospital recently due to a heart condition.
Jennie Fleshood
Jennie Fleshood has recently learned that she has breast cancer. She is currently deciding what course of treatment to pursue. Jennie was a member of our congregation for many years, serving as a member of the choir, a deacon, and an elder; she now lives in Vero Beach, FL. We pray for strength of body, mind, and spirit for Jennie in the weeks and months ahead.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Nashville, October 30, 2010
Margaret Netterville
Margaret broke her foot on Friday, October 22. She is scheduled for surgery on Saturday, October 23. Thank you for your prayers for her and Bronson.