We extend our Christian sympathy to Mike and Desiree Oosterhouse (Dustin, Haiden, Mason, and Weston) upon the passing of Mike's grandmother, Pearl Riemersma. Mrs. Riemersma passed away on Tuesday, January 27. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, February 4, at 11:00A at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home in Holland. A time of visitation will follow the service.
Bob Nyenhuis will undergo carpal tunnel surgery on his right hand on Wednesday, February 4.
Ron Borst will undergo a PET scan on Saturday, February 7, to evaluate the status of his MALT Lymphoma. Results will be discussed with his oncologist on Friday, February 20.
Sara Karel will undergo a mastectomy on Monday, February 2, at Trinity Health/St. Mary’s following a diagnosis of breast cancer. Please pray for the cancer to be removed in its entirety—and for quick and complete recovery.
Flo Ronda returned home on Thursday, January 29, following a hospitalization and testing for blood loss. Results remain inconclusive. Please pray for a clear course of care and treatment.
Sophie deWilde (14-year-old daughter of Brian and Megan) returned home on Thursday, January 29, following surgery on Wednesday, January 28, at the DeVos Children’s Hospital. Doctors performed a procedure to repair her sternum—relieving pressure on her heart and lungs.
Brady Bohl (six-year-old son of Zach and Katie) underwent a routine cancer scan on Thursday, January 29. Results reveal that he remains cancer-free. Praise the Lord!
Susan Waite will have a heart monitor placed on Thursday, February 5. Please pray for clear results.
Carol Graham will undergo a cystectomy (the removal of the bladder) on Thursday, February 5, in Ann Arbor. She anticipates a week-long hospitalization. Please pray for complete healing and pain relief.
Deb Karsten's latest scan revealed that the mass in her chest is no longer inflamed, her lymph nodes are shrinking in size, and her blood and calcium numbers are normalizing. She will continue receiving weekly treatments (with every third week off).
Roger Elders consulted with his oncologist on Friday, January 23, regarding the results of his latest PET scan. They will continue with his current course of treatment and care.
We extend our congratulations to Jim and Diane Phillips as they celebrate their 66th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, February 5.
Cheryl Elders is awaiting the results of her latest x-rays to determine the source of ongoing pain in her hips and knees.
Carol Kramer was declared cancer-free following her latest scan; Praise God! She was originally diagnosed with cancer five years ago.
Bruce Hoeker suffered a fall on Friday, January 24. He has been fitted with a walking boot and crutches. Doctors will evaluate the need for surgery once the swelling subsides in 2-3 weeks.
