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Chaplain's Corner - Orma Moon, Chaplain
 
Update from Verna Cornell:

(PLEASE KEEP THESE TWO SISTERS IN YOUR PRAYERS NOW - MORE AN EVER!
Thank you,
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(update from our Jan Billias)

I just returned from my cardiologist's office and wanted to give you the latest update.  Overall, I am feeling much better and breathing better while lying down.  (Now whoever dreamed that would be an Olympic Event?)  My stress test results were not as good as I expected,, but not too bad.  He said my "ejection fraction" is less than 40%, which basically means my heart muscle is very weak and not doing an adequate job of pumping the blood out of my heart. 

 We are going to try and treat the cardiomyopathy with meds for now, but if I have anymore fainting or dizzy episodes I will probably need another heart catheterization. At least I can explain away all my blonde moments to lack of oxygen.

 I want to t ell you all how much your prayers are felt, and the cards  and gestures mean more than I can ever say.  

Nu Alpha has gone above and beyond to help , and I am so blessed.   

Love,

Jan

 

(Update from Jean Huston)

Dear Sisters,

I am so grateful for all the well-wishes, cards, notes, and especially the prayers that I have received from you.  I want to give you an update on what has been happening.  In early October, I was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer, stage 4.  It was like running into a brick wall.  But with the love and support of my family, friends, and my dear sisters, I am making some progress.  My last scan showed the lesions on my liver had shrunk and the tumor on the pancreas had also decreased in size.  For this, I thank the good Lord.  I know all the prayers that have been going up have made the difference.

 

I love each of you and thank you for your concern.  God bless you all.

Love, Jean Huston

 Jan 3
 
 UPDATE ON LISA HUFF:

I hope to have some good news regarding Lisa in a day or two,..  She did have surgery.  (We're not sure of specifics, but know it was pretty serious)  She is having a lot of pain but is taking some food.

Dec 31
 
For those of you who remember our Donna Cornett (Lambda Xi - Jacksonville) who retired several years ago and returned to her childhood home in New Hampshire. Donna's Sister, Nancy, passed away recently.

I know Donna would love to hear from her Florida Sisters.  Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers.

Address:

Donna Cornett
29 Blueberry Hill Park
Charlestown, NH  03603-4413

Thank you,
Verna
 

Lisa Huff, Nu Alpha , is now at Florida Hospital and feels confident surgery can be done.  She asks for continued prayer...we know it's a powerful thing.

Dec 28

Lisa Huff of Nu Alpha is in serious condition at Cape Canaveral Hospital's ICU.  The hospital is desperately trying to find a surgeon to take her case at Florida Hospital in Orlando.  She needs liver surgery, and probably will need a liver transplant.

Please pray for her.  She is very ill.

Thank you.  I know many of you are travelling or entertaining over this holiday, but please try and pass this request along.


From Jan Billias

Dec 26
 
IC CHAPLAIN'S REPORT

IC Chaplain’s Report

 January 13

Coffee never knew it would taste so nice and sweet,

Before it met milk and sugar.

We are good as individuals but become better,

When we meet and blend with the right people.

 

Things I hope to find in my coffee

Sense of humor

Courage

Willpower

Patience

Ability to speak in full sentences

The thing I was supposed to remember

~Nanea Hoffman

 

Arizona

Correction:  Chris Goldberg's address.  It is:   2780 W. Placita Estrada, Tucson, AZ 85746-6260.

California

David Erickson, husband of Mary Edna Erickson, sister from Zeta Upsilon (a Past Illinois State President and 66 year member of ESA), has been diagnosed with bone cancer following a fracture in his back. He is being sent home from the hospital with hospice care. 
Cards may be sent to: 1116 S. Astell Ave, West Covina, CA. 91790-5301
Email to Mary Edna:   MEOE@aol.com Please remember both David and Mary Edna in prayer. 

 

Colorado

Prayers are needed for our ESA sister Karen Pearce.  She's been having some GI problems and lots of tests; then fell on the ice and her knees are swollen & Painful. 

Karen's address is 11524 Community Center Drive #26, Northglenn, Co.  80233

 

Illinois

Jamie Vaughan, recent hospitalization for pneumonia.

 Get Well cards can be sent to:  Jamie Vaughan, 1974 County Road, 1070N 

 Fairfield, IL 62837

  

Former long time member Sherrye Tullis’ husband Lowell, passed away January 5th after an extended illness.     Sherrye Tullis,  1306B Mt Vernon Road,  Fairfield, IL  62837

 

Georgia

Gamma Delta’s President, Joanne Newman-Johnson, passed away on Friday, January 4, from pneumonia and flu.  Joanne served as Gamma Delta President for several years and was a member of ESA for 35 years.  Joanne will be greatly missed.  Cards can be sent to 285 Brady Walk, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.  Lisa Murchison is her daughter.  Her address is 627 Anchorage Avenue, Grayson, GA 30017.  

The Georgia State Council received this notice-It is my sad duty to inform you thatHassel Sosebee passed away on May 1, 2018.  She was a month past her 94th birthday.   Ken Sosebee.  There was not return address on the correspondence

Kansas

Michelle Ruth's (former sister of Alpha Omega) mother passed away last Saturday. Her service is Saturday here in Scott City. I know she would welcome prayers!

 

Need prayers for Pam Mitchell , Zeta Epsilon, and her family.  Her bother-in-law

passed away Please pray for her and her family during this difficult time.

  Pam’s address is 1365 E. 155th St., Olathe, KS  66062.

 

We are asking for prayers for Melody Wade- Eta Rho.  She had her annual doctor’s appointment & had blood work done.  Something isn’t right with her liver and fearful it may be cancer.  Please pray that more test will show that it isn’t cancer and that whatever it is i easily treatable. 

 

Rita Baker (Beta Beta Andover) husband Gary had his 3rd mini-stroke December 24, and his 4th one Sunday, January 6.  At home now but in some physical pain as he fell.  Prayers appreciated.

 

Minnesota

Betty Robinson's 24-year-old grandson, Raymond, passed away from cardiac arrest on December 17th. Betty has been spending time with her daughter, Jamie, and the rest of Betty's family in Kansas City and Topeka. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Betty's address is: 6400 Sycamore Lane N, #118, Maple Grove, MN 55369.

Dee Roterings husband, Rich, had surgery right before Christmas for a cancerous growth on his kidney.  He is still waiting for a treatment plan but Dee and Rich could use some cards and prayers while they go through this season in their life.   Dee and Rich's address is 11764 Red Fox Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Missouri

Betty Winker from Sigma Delta will be having outpatient surgery on 1/8/19 to remove skin cells from the top of her head. You can send your thoughts to 2326 Richborough Rd., Chesterfield, MO  63017

Jean Wilder is a past Rho Chi member who lives at Breeze Point.  She has not been able to be active in ESA for several years and has now lost both of her son's and really needs some prayers to get through this difficult time.   Her address is Jean Wilder, 600 Breeze Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304.

 

Oklahoma

Peggy Schoenhals fro Alpha Rho Broken Arrow chapter is requesting prayers for her adult daughter Amy. Amy will undergo a serious surgery on Monday, Jan. 7th to remove cancer. The doctors have warned of multiple emboli and ongoing heart or lung problems. 

We are standing and believing that Amy will not have to endure any adverse reactions. 

Peggy can be reached via email at peggyschoenhals@gmail.com or cards may be sent to 30813 E. 65th St. S. Broken Arrow, Ok 74012.

 

Tennessee

Claire Konz, Alpha ETA, Newport, apparently died a couple of days after Christmas, Dec 27.  Her daughter was informed by the hospital and by chance contacted a member of the sorority in an attempt to find out some information to begin working on the estate so we didn’t find out until now. We have no details as to the cause and I have no address for next of kin to send sympathy notes at this time.

Texas

Mary Lynn Boyd’s daughter Lynnie has been diagnosed with stage 4 Liver Cancer and is currently receiving palliative care.  Please keep mother and daughter in your prayers.  

 

Terresa Stewart has been suffering with a viral bug and strep. Lambda Alpha, 1 Louis Circle, Andrews 79714 
Her mom, Pat Wilson, MAL in hospital with pnuemonia.

Millie Pack and son Wallace in MDA  for more treatments for his brain cancer. 

Mary Nell and Jimmy Lane welcomed their 13th great granddaughter on January 7th.  Congratulations. 

Drenda and Lee Wiley welcomed their very 1st great granddaughter on January 8th.  Congratulations.   Lee's back surgery has been postponed again until January 31st in San Antonio.  Encouragement needed.

Good news for Teena Walls, daughter of Pat Vance.  Her last CT scan showed no tumor. 

Christine Torno, mother of Joy Miller of Zeta Epsilon, Sinton, in hospital for blood pressure problems.

Donna Tomason, Beta Lambda and president of District 7, lost her mother, Raye Roberts on June 10 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Donna's address is 8091 Grape Creek Rd. San Angelo, 76901.  Email missmoose@netzero.net 

Anita Partin could use some encouragement after being in a boot for weeks with a broken foot from a fall. 1718 Addington, Irvin, TX 75062 

Virginia

Address for Flora Burns-confirmed with her son, please send correspondence to the home address- Flora Burns  5504 Levin Court 30120 Norfolk, VA  23502 

Washington

Jean Merrill, Gamma Epsilon Sister Helen Amsbury has passed away. Our prayers are with Jean and her family. Cards of condolences can be sent to  Jean Merrill, 3732 S Tekoa, Spokane WA. 99203

 

Maria Bingheim, IC Chaplain 2018-2019

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