David fell and fractured his hip joint on Wednesday. Fortunately, the fracture didn't require the replacement of the joint, but only a brief surgery to repair it. The surgery on Thursday went well, and David is expected to move on to rehab as early as Saturday.
A good surprise
Juanita, a good friend of Helen and Malinda, received the surprising news that a matching kidney had become available. She had transplant surgery early this morning, and she named her new kidney Hope. We are grateful and we pray that Juanita will soon regain her strength.
Jim Foglesong
A recent biopsy confirmed that Jim has a malignancy in his chest. He will meet with his surgeon on Tuesday to discuss treatment options. Please keep him and Toni in your prayers.
Monday update
Will Thomas, the son of Hope's friend Jan, was injured while serving in Afghanistan. Cards and prayers are needed. His address through June 30, 2012 is
E-4 Specialist Thomas, William V.
General Delivery WRNMMC
Postal Ops
8901 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
Monday update
Andrew Reed was commissioned into the Army after his graduation from Belmont University. The Reed family is having an "open house" celebration on Friday, May 11, 7pm-9pm for him and Dr. Steve. All Vine Streeters are invited, but please let Nina know you're coming. It's a family affair, so feel free to bring the kids.
Jack Wallace asks for prayers for his mother and the family as they make difficult decisions about where she will move to meet her needs for daily assistance.
Erica Well asks for prayers for Kemal and his family. He is the son of a friend and suffered severe injuries to his head and face, requiring multiple surgeries.
Cheryl Russell concluded her internship with us on Sunday. Thank you, Cheryl, for all the ways you have contributed to our life and ministry, especially your fine sermons! After the summer, she will return to Vanderbilt Divinity School for her final year in the M. Div. program.
Pat Bentrup
Pat's knee replacement surgery on Wednesday was successful. Plans are for her to be transferred on Sunday to West Meade Place for more physical therapy, and to stay with her sister, Irene afterward until she is able to drive.
Pat Bentrup
We ask for prayers for Pat Bentrup. She is scheduled for knee replacement surgery on Wednesday, May 2. She had this procedure only four years ago, but has been in a lot of pain over the last few months.
Monday update
Janice Elliott's son, Steve has been in the hospital over a week and hopes to go home soon. Prayers appreciated.
We ask for prayers for the family and friends of Alice Clendenin, whose funeral was on Sunday afternoon in North Carolina. Alice was Julia Callaway's aunt.
Michael Ligon
Mike was discharged on Thursday, and he is happy to be at home. His throat is still hurting, and he is very hoarse, but being with his family and sleeping in his own bed will help him get well soon. We are grateful that this frightening episode came to such a happy conclusion.
Richard Brown
Donna Woods asks for prayers for her uncle, Richard Brown. He has inoperable throat cancer.
Mike Ligon
Mike is recovering from emergency surgery on Saturday. He had an abscess in his throat due to a strep infection. His recovery so far has been very encouraging, and we hope that he will soon be able to move out of the ICU. Please hold him and Sarah in your prayers.
Katharine Phillips
Katharine is the grandmother of Malinda Moseley and Helen Trabue. She died in her sleep in the early hours of Saturday, April 14. Please remember her family in your prayers. The funeral will be on Tuesday in Memphis.
Katharine Phillips
Katharine is the grandmother of Malinda Moseley and Helen Trabue. She had surgery last week, and she is not doing well. Please remember her in your prayers.
Bruce Tripp
Bruce Tripp, Barbara Murphy's husband, is hospitalized with a severe bacterial infection in his blood. We are grateful that he has a great team of doctors, and pray for a speedy recovery.
Congratulations, Dr. Steve Reed!
Steve Reed received a "high distinction" ranking on his dissertation and defense on April 6. Dr. Reed will graduate May 20th. Congratulations!
Chris Barr
Mr. Barr is mourning the death of his son, Chris Jr. He had diabetes, and died from complications after a recent heart attack. The funeral is this week in Texas. Thank you for your prayers for Mr. Barr and his family.
Steve Reed
Steve will defend his dissertation on Friday, the final step to adding a D.Min. to his name. Congratulations, Steve!
Jean Crowe
Jean is a good friend of Larry Adams's, and an attorney known in the community for her work on domestic violence issues. She has an inoperable brain tumor, and Larry asks that we keep her and her husband in our prayers.
Trayvon Martin
We ask for prayers for the parents of Trayvon Martin, for young African-American men who grow up with the weight of suspicion on their shoulders, for their parents, and for all of us. Fear and violence reside so close to each other in our hearts. Let us pray that we may learn to see each other's faces, and not merely projections of our own fear.
Tuesday update
Evelyn Goen, the mother of Larry Adams's friend, David, is not doing well. Evelyn lives in Kentucky and is a member of the First Christian Church in Frankfort.
Helen and Malinda's friend, Juanita, will have additional surgery this week to amputate a toe. She continues to struggle with circulation problems in her feet and hands.
Five of our children are preparing for their baptism on Easter: Boyd Berhow, Emily Berhow, Miller Freeman, Sarah Matthews, and Molly Lyons.