Pete Meurer (regular attendee) was admitted to the ICU of Holland Hospital on Thursday, November 20. He is receiving care and treatment for fluid retention in his legs. Additionally, he has been undergoing six weeks of home-based care following an earlier hospitalization for a staph infection.
Ron Carlon will undergo an outpatient esophageal manometry—stretching the esophagus—on Wednesday, November 26. Please pray for encouraging results without complications.
Anne Richards returned home on Thursday, November 20, following care and treatment for a recurrence of blood clots in her lungs. Please pray that additional blood clots do not develop—and that her breathing will continue to improve.
Susan Waite underwent a left hip replacement on Wednesday, November 12, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital.
Carol Graham was released from the hospital on Tuesday, November 11, following treatment and management of pain regarding proper kidney function.
Bev Essenburg recently completed six rounds of chemotherapy; however, a spot on her chest did not respond to treatment. She is currently consulting with a radiologist to determine an additional course of treatment.
Flo Ronda completed an endoscopy and colonoscopy on November 5 to determine the source of internal bleeding. Doctors successfully cauterized several small arteries to stop the bleeding. She will now undergo an echocardiogram on December 16 to determine her heart health.
Ron Borst completed his latest round of radiation treatments for MALT Lymphoma on Wednesday, November 5. He will undergo a scan in February to determine the effectiveness of the treatments.
Brady Bohl (six-year-old son of Zach and Katie) underwent his first quarterly chest x-ray and stomach ultrasound on Friday, October 31, since completing his treatments for cancer. Both scans were clear. Praise the Lord!
Tom Beltman remains at Mary Free Bed for physical, occupational, and speech therapies due to his Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Deb Karsten underwent her latest cancer treatment on Wednesday, October 22. Her initial cancer markers were at 375; she is now within the normal range at 27. Praise the Lord! She will continue to receive treatments every four weeks followed by a CT scan in December to determine the ongoing effectiveness of her care plan.
Lori Roon suffered a severe fall on Monday, October 27, breaking both of her ankles. Please pray for a clear course of treatment and healing as she consults with an orthopedic doctor.
Tom McCoy underwent a nerve block injection of his upper spine on Friday, October 17; please pray for the injection to be effective. Additionally, he is consulting with his doctor to determine a course of treatment for the degeneration of the lower L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Roger Elders is utilizing oral medication to address an upper intestinal blockage.
Jim Doorn continues to struggle with ongoing seizures and TGA (transient global amnesia). Please pray for opportunities to determine a clear diagnosis and course of treatment.
June Packer (Friend at Home) underwent a spinal nerve ablation on Monday, October 13. Please pray for encouraging results and management of pain.
Barb McCoy's latest spinal nerve block injections have provided relief from the persistent pain.
Tom Beltman was transferred to Mary Free Bed on Saturday, October 11; he continues to receive care and therapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Mary Burgess recently underwent a CT scan; her cancer spots have shrunk. Praise God! She will continue with immunotherapy treatments and continues to feel well.
Kal Avink underwent outpatient left rotator cuff repair surgery at OAM Surgical Center Midtowne on Wednesday, October 8.
