Gerald John Kloss of Philadelphia, PA, age 54, has suffered a major heart attack. He had surgery on 2/16 with the removal of a blood clot which was blocking an artery 100%. The removal of the clot, at the time he got there, saved his life. He also had a stent put in his heart. he is slowly recovering at home and is in need of prayer and support. Gerald’s contact information is as follows:120 East Mentor St., Philadelphia, PA 19120, Phone: 215-455-1740 or 215-620-8129 Email: gkloss@earthlink.net Sent by Gerald John Kloss

 

A prayer request for my Daughter: Michal Croyle. She caught Mono and is really sick. She appears to have got it from an in-law’s cup. Please Keep her in your prayers, that God heals her soon. If you would like to send cards to her: Michal Croyle, 406 Harding St., Emporia VA 23847 Sent by Alan Croyle

 

Hi everyone: As friends who have spent many feasts together, we just wanted to pass on to everyone that Tim's mom died Tuesday evening (March 11, 2008). She was 75. As many of you know, she suffered from schizophrenia for 47 years. There were many good times, but also a lot of difficult times. She was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago with blood pressure issues and a blood infection. Doctors detected a mass in her esophageal area but she did not want to be camera’d or cut. They stabilized her and she went home after 4 days. Early Monday morning she was admitted again for the same issues. Tim saw her Monday night along with the doctor. At that point she was still eating well, laughing and joking. But the doctor told her and the family that her condition was life threatening. As her blood pressure dropped, her body was shutting down. Her kidneys were shutting down. She did not want dialysis. The doctor said that operating to remove the mass was not a good option: 1) she might not survive it 2) she would be left without the ability to eat normally or talk - not a good quality of life. Tuesday morning the doctor called to say she probably wouldn't survive the morning. This time the whole family went down ... she could barely talk during her awake times. They were giving her pain killers to keep her comfortable. She didn't want to be hooked up to monitors or IV's so she was moved to hospice. She finally died Tuesday night (March 11, 2008) at 9:25 pm. We feel blessed that her suffering was not long and drawn out. We also feel blessed that she no longer has to fight her demons. Of course she is loved and will be missed. Thank you for your prayers! We hope this finds you all well.-- With love, Tim, Hope and family --- Sent by Tim Lindholm

I DEEPLY ASK FOR PRAYERS ON BEHALF OF TOMMY MANN AND FAMILY. TOMMY HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND UNFORTUNATELY IT HAS SPREAD. HE IS STAYING AT HOME UNDER HOSPICE CARE 2X A WEEK, AND UNDER THE CARE OF HIS LOVING WIFE AND FAMILY. HE HAS GOTTEN WEAKER OVER THE FOLLOWING WEEKS. THROUGH THE YRS. OF HIS SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE ETERNAL THE BIBLICAL VERSE COMES TO MIND WHICH SAYS "COME, FAITHFUL SERVANT, IN THE LEAST YOU HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL AND IN MUCH YOU WILL BE PLACED, COME AND ENTER INTO THE JOY OF YOUR MASTER." Sent by Gladys Acosta

Brethren: I wanted to sadly announce the passing away of my Brother in Messiah, Tommy Mann, If any would like to send cards for the Widow and Family at this Moment they will be greatly appreciated. With her permission, the address is as follows: Sylvia Mann, 3396 Ironwood Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, Thank you. Sent by Gladys Acosta