Joys and Concerns

Jason- His cousin Avery is going through a separation & may be getting a divorce
Chad- Their Boston Terrier dog, Macie, is getting a tumor removed
Karla- Dad is able to wear an immobilizer at night; her mom is doing well taking care of him
Leslie- Her Grandfather was having back pain, and is unable to take care of her Grandmother who has altzheimers; her mom is helping out
Please continue to pray for Paul & Martha, and Rachel
Keep those who are travelling this weekend in your prayers

Have a wonderful week & God bless you all!
Love in <><,
Suzanne

Super Bowl Party

Hi everyone - Here's a quick update on the upcoming super bowl party. We are splitting the party between two houses (ours and the Rodriguzes) due to the size of the class. Please let me know by Friday Jan. 25 if you will be attending so that I will have time to post which house you will be at as well as a sign up sheet for food. Thank you all and have a great week!


Sherrye

We want to thank everyone for your prayers and support over the past couple of days. Rachel is doing great!!! The doctors are all amazed at how much progress she has made the past day. She was born 6 1/2 weeks early. Nobody knows why she decided to come early but my water broke at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon and she was born at 6:10 a.m Monday morning. Even though she was really early, she still weighed in at a nice 5 pounds 6 ounces and 18" long. At this time she is off all major tubes but her feeding tube. She has been breathing on her own since Monday afternoon. We anticipate that the port (for the IV) will be removed tomorrow morning, as well as the blood-oxygen sensor. That will leave her with just the barest minimum of monitor support (which is really great!). If dirty diapers are any indication, she's definitely doing well. Martha will be discharged tomorrow (Wednesday) at some unknown time.

We appreciate all of the offers of help at this very stressful time. For now, we think we're okay, but are both certain that as soon as she actually comes home from the hospital help with meals and such will be greatly appreciated. We're both really tired right now,but we'll keep everyone up to date as much as we can.

Thank you very much!

Paul and Martha

Baby Kuykendall is here

Hi all, Paul called this morning to let us know that their baby girl was born this morning at 6:10 am. She is premature - only 33 weeks and is in the NICU at Plano Presbyterian. Her name is Rachel (spelling?) and she weighs over 5 lbs. She seems to be doing well but is having breathing trouble. Martha will be discharged on Wed and they will leave the baby in the NICU for at least 1 week. They are very sad to have to go home without her, so please pray for them in this regard and for baby Rachel's health. If you would like to visit them in the hospital they request you wait until tomorrow to do so. The class will be sending them an arrangement and they may want us to assist with food/meals after they are settled. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this exciting but also difficult time. Thanks, Janessa

Joys and Concerns

Michael- Traveling to Chicago tonight through Wednesday for work.

Karla- Her dad's arm is aligning well, and he will hopefully start physical therapy soon! Please also pray for her mom to have patience & strength in caring for him!

Jason- His family friend's little girl with tumors in her brain (Taylor) has been having pain in her leg; she will undergo a long test on Friday.

Leslie- A friend lost an 8-month old baby. The funeral was on Thursday.

Suzanne- Starting back to Seminary classes this week!

May the Lord bless and keep you in all you do this week!

Love in <><,
Suzanne

Carry the Vision-This Saturday

Greetings everybody! Was great to see everyone this past Sunday and catch up with each other as well as enjoy good food/fellowship.


Just wanted to drop a quick reminder about the "Carry the Vision" all-church Christian Education Training Event this Saturday (1/12) from 8:30 - noon in the Upper Room. All Sunday school leaders/teachers/shepherds/facilitators are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be break-out sessions for all ministries as well as a break-out session facilitated by Chris Bond on new teacher training open to anyone who would like tips, techniques, and help in planning to teach adult Sunday School. All 2008 Officers should have received a separate invite via e-mail and/or mail and there is no need to RSVP (childcare provided w/ advance reservation). I attended last years' event and got a lot out of it - was very beneficial. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.


Have a great remaider of the week!

Pics Annual Christmas Party 2007

Here are some pics from our annual Christmas party 2007.

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