IC Chaplain’s Report March 18
We are like pencils…
The best part of us is inside.
We make marks as we touch others lives,
We make mistakes
We erase.
But we become better as we are sharpened.
All the problems ae stuck between “Mind” and Matter”-
If you don’t “Mind”
It doesn’t “Matter”.
Arkansas
Belinda Cook’s husband, Gerald, passed away March 4. She is a member of Alpha Xi, El Dorado. Please keep Belinda in yous prayers. Cards may be sent to: Belinda Cook
277 Fawnwood Circle, El Dorado, AR 71730
Pam Thomas' sister, Lisa Thomas Roberts has passed away Monday March 4, 2019.
Condolences can be sent to; Pam Thomas, 2013 Wingate, Jonesboro AR 72404
Colorado
Bobbi Hawkinson had a colonoscopy and discovered she has a tumor which is either rectal or anal cancer. Bobbi also had carpal tunnel surgery on her hand a week or so ago.
Please keep Bobbi in your prayers. Bobbi Hawkinson - 549 Ash Avenue - Akron, Co 89720
Update on Alice & Dan Robinson
Alice has gone to a glaucoma Dr. The pressure was 15 in both eyes. The cornea in the good eye was clear, eye and socket were dissipating, the redness was almost gone. She sees the Glaucoma Dr. on the 18th and the retina Dr. on the 22nd for her shot in the good eye.
Dan has recovered very well from his surgery.
Alice is still needing your prayers.
Alice Robinson - 206- W. Navajo St - Colorado Springs, Co 80905
Sue Johnston has been diagnosed with macular degeneration a while ago and has been doing well with her eye shots. She will be moving to an assisted living in Arizona on April 1st.
Let’s send her cards from her Colorado sisters’s welcoming her to Arizona.
Sue Johnston - 10154 S. Pickens Drive - Vail, Arizona 85641
Billie Farnham was to have her gall bladder surgery on Feb. 26, however the surgeon saw two gall stones lodged in the bile duct and unable to do the surgery in Canon City so her daughter took her to Pueblo St. Mary Corwin Hospital where they did the surgery on Feb. 27th. Her liver count was high and her oxygen level was at 70 so she spent 2 more days in hospital. She is now home.
Billie Farnham - 1323 Park Avenue #17 - Canon City 81212
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Cheryl Haga from Alpha Omicron is fighting Cancer and is going through treatment. She and her mom, Velma McCormick have been members of this chapter for quite a while.
Cards can be sent to Cheryl Haga - 17665 CR 260 - Salida, Co. 81201
Georgia
Stephanie Lynch’s Aunt Dolly passed away on February 28th. Stephanie has been taking care of her aunt for several years and they were quite close. Cards and thoughts may be sent to Stephanie at 2386 Ridgelake DR Villa Rica, GA 30180 andhifromsteph@gmail.com.
Ruth Ann Edge is very ill, and it could be the flu. Notes of cheer may be sent to her at 4869 Shae Court Powder Springs, GA 30127 and raearant@gmail.com.
Gail Marchant's sister and Stormy Bowie's aunt, Sheila Anderson, was involved in a freak accident last Wednesday (Feb. 27.) . Prayers for her recovery and cards filling her mailbox when she goes home would help cheer her. Her address is: Sheila Anderson, 6870 North Baggett Rd., Douglasville, GA 30134.
Illinois
Norma J Donnay, Beta Eta has passed away. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to her chapter care of LaDonna Beck, P.O. Box 368, Fairfield IL 62837
Indiana
Dawn William’s (Alpha Zeta, Fort Wayne) husband Steve was in an accident and has fractures in his back and is having surgery. Steve is also a n Alpha Zeta member. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Their address is: 4262 Greenridge Way, New Haven, IN 46774
Kansas
Robyn Bailey, Alpha Delta Winfield had surgery Thursday, March 7. Please pray for her complete and very fast recovery.
Louisiana
It is with regret that Louisiana has lost one of its longtime sisters, Ms. Violet Brenham of Zeta Rho, Ruston Louisiana.
Michigan
Great new from Michigan for Terri Hill. Terri received her new liver over the past weekend. She’s doing extremely well. She is still in the hospital right now at Henry Ford. Please send her lots of prayers, love, support and thoughts as she goes through this journey. This will still be a lifelong battle for her with daily medications to keep her liver. Her address is 4080 Bobby Jones Dr Flint, Mi 48506.
Missouri
Gail Michel, Rho Chi, had emergency gall bladder surgery on Saturday, March 2. Please remember her in your thoughts and prayers. Her address is: 104 Rebecca Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301
Wes Ginther, husband of Rho Chi member Mary Beth Ginther, received a pacemaker on Tuesday, March 5 and said he hasn't felt this good in years. Send you good wishes and prayers for a great recovery to Wes at 620 St. Georges Chappel Ct, St. Charles, Mo 63304.
Rita Deal’s, Delta Iota husband passed away March 6. Please remember her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her address is: 18410 E. 27th Terrace South, Independence, MO. 64057
Nebraska
Ken Dill had a pacemaker implanted. He is home recovering and feeling better than he has in a long while. Cards can be sent to Ken and Dora at 3200 North 73rd Street S. Lincoln, NE 68507.
Wednesday, March 6 Deb Ahrens had her knee scoped. She is currently home, but is having difficulties. She can use our prayers and well wishes. Her address is 1508 N Taylor Ave., Grand Island NE 68803.
North Carolina
Dorothy Rogers and family are in need of our thoughts and prayers. Dorothy is a member of Beta Psi. Her husband, Mike, is experiencing severe pain every day. Dorothy and daughter, Velda Turner (also Beta Psi), are caring for him. Notes of encouragement can be forwarded to Mike, Dorothy, and Velda: 812 Trail One, Burlington NC 27215.
Oklahoma
Doylene Heaton, following back surgery. She has a long recovery process and cards would be appreciated.They can be sent to Doylene Heaton 1036 NW 18th St Moore Okla 73160
Many are out with the flu or recovering so remember them as well
On a positive note
Janice Shockley her foot is starting to heal
Gwynn Nell Swanson (Dan) celebrating the birth of their great grandson
Texas
Toni (Maria) Sluiter, Kappa Mu, is scheduled to be moved to Edinburg Hospital for surgery for her pancreatic cancer. A delicate 12 hour surgery with low percentage for success. She has her family with her and she is in good spirits .
A former member of the chapter, Florence Wegan, has her husband Gary in ICU with complications of the flu. (She was once Tx Outstanding First Year Member)
Her email address is weganf@aol.com
Jackie Simpson will have surgery this week for open heart surgery after an undetected heart attack at one time. Her address is 20155N. Peppermint Dr., Maricopa, Az. 85138 She is still a member of Kappa Mu, but living with her daughter in AZ.
Terresa Stewart's Mom, Pat Wilson (a former member of District 8) passed away on Thursday, March 7th in Andrews. Terresa and her family would appreciate being remembered in prayer during this difficult time. Pat was also Grandmother to Charlsa Waldrop, a member of Lambda Alpha, District 8. Addresses are: Terresa Stewart, #1 Louis Cr., Andrews, TX 79714 and Charlsa Waldrop, 1208 NW 8th St., Andrews, TX 79714.
Barbara Martin, a Charter member of Lambda Nu, passed away on March 8th in Georgetown. Prayers and cards may be sent to her daughter, Kristin.
Martin and Kristin Gonzalez, 117 Kyle Lane, Georgetown, TX 78633
Maria Bingheim, IC Chaplain 2018-2019
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