Eric Olsen suffered a fall on Saturday, July 11. Following a series of x-rays, doctors determined he was also in A-fib, he underwent a cardiac inversion on Wednesday, July 15. Please pray for healthy heart function and increased mobility as he is struggling with severe back pain.
Mike Gettle (regular attendee) experienced a heart attack on Sunday, July 19. He was admitted to Trinity Health/St. Mary’s Hospital. He underwent a heart catheterization on Monday, July 20; no blockages were found. He then underwent a CT scan before returning home on Monday evening, July 20. Please pray for increased healing and proper heart function.
Nancee VanderHeide will undergo an outpatient left shoulder replacement on Thursday, July 30, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital.
Jeanette DeRoo (Friend at Home) is now a resident of the Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Cindy Zuidema’s walking boot was removed on Thursday, July 16. She will now begin PT to restore strength and function to the ankle that was broken earlier.
Stacey Nederveld returned home on Friday, July 17, following a week-long hospitalization and treatment for an abdominal obstruction.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Carole and Dennis Murray upon the passing of Carole’s mother, Coral Susan. Coral passed away on Friday, July 17, at the age of 100.
Congratulations to Jon and Ally VanDerLaan (Miles) upon the birth of their daughter, Daisy James. Daisy was born on Thursday, July 16. Everyone is healthy and doing well.
Sara Hower was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Additional tests have also verified the presence of cancer in her bones--particularly her right hip. She has begun an initial course of 10 radiation treatments to minimize the presence of the cancer. Please pray for the treatments to be effective with minimal side effects.
Lois Groothuis (Friend at Home) consulted with her doctor regarding a recent scan of her broken knee cap. Fortunately, surgery is not necessary. She will participate in PT to assist with the healing process.
Jim and June Packer who will be celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 23.
Emma Brouwer has been approved to participate in a new drug trial designed to reduce the recurrence rate of TNBC (triple-negative breast cancer). She will receive the first of three doses on Thursday, July 16. Please pray that the Lord uses this medication to provide ongoing health and strength.
Levi and Faith Boersma (FRC Mission Partners in Africa) covet your prayers regarding their first pregnancy. Faith is experiencing health complications near the end of the first trimester requiring her to be hospitalized in the ICU in Johannesburg, South Africa. Doctors evaluated the health of the baby on July 14. Please pray for an ongoing healthy pregnancy.
Spenser Brower (10-year-old daughter of Ross and Sara) has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma (cancer in the right femur bone). She will be admitted to the DeVos Children's Hospital on Thursday, July 16, for placement of her treatment port. The first two injections will take place on Friday, July 17. Please pray for the treatments to be effective as she remains hospitalized for observation.
Local farmers covet your prayers for immediate and ongoing precipitation as they struggle to irrigate their crops and plants.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Deb and Cal Karsten upon the passing of Deb’s mom, Shirley Benner. Shirley passed away on Sunday, July 12.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of FRC Charter Member, Ken DeVree (Friend at Home). Ken passed away on Thursday, July 9. Fellowship family includes a son, Klay and Peggy DeVree.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Wendy King upon the passing of her sister, Cindy Hubbard. Cindy passed away on Monday, July 6, in Arizona. Additional Fellowship family includes a niece, Tracy and Tighe Pierce (Paige and Trista).
We extend our Christian sympathy to Katie and Daryl Heyboer (Luke and Zach) upon the passing of Katie’s grandfather, Ron Voorheis, on Wednesday, July 8. The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 23, in Fenton.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Jenni and Brad Gamby (Brayden, Ashlyn, and Colten) upon the passing of Jenni’s grandmother, Esther Dykstra. Grandma Dykstra passed away on Friday, July 3.
