Barb Ricord

Barb Ricord underwent surgery on Wednesday, January 29, at Corewell Butterworth Hospital.

Mary Burgess

Mary Burgess is recovering at home following the replacement of a ureteral stent on Wednesday, January 29, at Corewell Butterworth. She will undergo a CT scan in two weeks to evaluate its effectiveness.

Kathy Koets

Kathy Koets returned home on January 25 following surgery and rehabilitative care for a cracked hip on January 11. She consulted with her doctor on January 30 in anticipation of beginning in-home PT for walking and weight-bearing on the leg.

Jonah Hower

Jonah Hower (16-year-old son of Tom and Amy) is expected to undergo a kidney transplant within the next six months; he recently moved from stage 4 to stage 5 kidney disease. Please pray for the Lord to provide everything required for Jonah's improved health.

Friends at Home

▪ Bonnie Beerens - Sunset
▪ Lloyd Bekkering - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Judy Benninger - Sheldon Meadows
▪ Ardith Bos - Home ▪ Donna Brower - Byron Manor
▪ Paul Brower - Sunset
▪ John Dekkinga - Sunset
▪ Ken DeVree - Home
▪ Corry Donker - Sunset
▪ Ginny Grasman - Sunset Manor ▪ Lois Groothuis - American House
▪ Janet Hoekstra - Raybrook ▪ Valda Levander - Home ▪ Harv Meeusen - Home ▪ Cornella Petroelje - Sheldon Meadows   ▪ Ron Phillips - Georgetown Manor ▪ Mark Raglin - Home
▪ Bob Ricord - Home
▪ Lois Schut - Home ▪ Tony Sturm - GR Veteran’s Home ▪ Eris Timmer - Royal Park
▪ Ellen VandenBand - Home ▪ Gene VanderWall - Sunset Manor
▪ Marlene VanKomen - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Karen VanOeveren - Home ▪ Jan Vruggink - Georgetown Manor ▪ Jean Walcott - The Oaks at Jamestown

Marv Dekkinga

Marv Dekkinga was admitted into Corewell Butterworth after experiencing a fall on Saturday, January 18, resulting in five broken ribs. He was able to return home on Monday, January 20.

Judy Walkotten

Judy Walkotten underwent a successful cardioversion on Wednesday, January 15. Please pray for her heart to remain in proper rhythm with the assistance of medication. Additionally, she is undergoing six weeks of physical therapy to increase the range of motion to her damaged right shoulder; please pray that surgery is not required.

Carolyn Schafer

Carolyn Schafer returned home on Wednesday, January 15, following rehabilitative care for an infection in her lower left leg.

Roger Elders

Roger Elders was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital on Friday, January 10, for stroke-like symptoms. Doctors were not able to complete an MRI on account of Roger’s pacemaker; therefore, he returned home on Saturday, January 11. He awaits testing and consultation.

Brady Bohl

Brady Bohl (son of Zach and Katie) will begin a new form of chemo on Thursday, January 16; he will also begin radiation treatments on Monday, January 20. Please pray for increased healing and strength following surgery to remove the cancerous mass on January 9.

Phyllis Boone

Phyllis Boone consulted with her doctor following her recent hysterectomy. Once she is healed from the surgery, she will undergo a series of radiation treatments.

Deb Vollink

Deb Vollink is recovering at home following surgery for breast cancer on Thursday, January 2. Pathology reports showed no additional cancer in her lymph nodes.

Phil Dreyer

Phil Dreyer recently completed ten rounds of radiation treatments on his lungs; the treatments are designed to stagnate and stop any additional spread of his cancer. He is also recovering from pneumonia. Please pray for increased healing and strength.

Ruth Berndt

Ruth Berndt will not be pursuing additional treatments for her pancreatic cancer. She values your prayers for peace and comfort as she receives palliative hospice care at home.

Emma Brouwer

Emma Brouwer was able to have her chemo port removed two months earlier than anticipated. She will begin a six-month regimen of oral chemo on Thursday, December 26. Please pray for a tolerance of the medication--as well as an increase in healing and strength.

Kathie Nagelkirk

Kathie Nagelkirk underwent outpatient leg surgery on Monday, December 23, to address injuries sustained in an earlier automobile accident. She will be non-weight bearing for 12-14 weeks

Connor Schwartz

Connor Schwartz values your prayers for discernment as he seeks a surgeon and facility to perform a very specific cornea surgery. Please pray for the Lord to protect and strengthen his vision.

Ann Whitmyer

Ann Whitmyer returned home on Tuesday, November 26, following a hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia and Covid. She will begin in-home PT/rehab the week of December 2.

Jackie VanHouten

Jackie VanHouten recently completed a CT scan, ultrasound, and lymph node biopsy to determine the potential recurrence of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Please pray for prompt and clear answers--as well as a course of care and treatment.

Melanie Karsten

Melanie Karsten underwent outpatient shoulder surgery on Wednesday, November 20, at the St. Mary's Surgical Center.