Roger Elders will have surgery on Wednesday, November 26, at Corewell Blodgett to correct a bowel obstruction. Additionally, he will undergo an angiogram on December 11 to determine if there is any remaining damage on account of earlier internal bleeding.
Susan Waite underwent a left hip replacement on Wednesday, November 12, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital.
Carol Graham was released from the hospital on Tuesday, November 11, following treatment and management of pain regarding proper kidney function.
Bev Essenburg recently completed six rounds of chemotherapy; however, a spot on her chest did not respond to treatment. She is currently consulting with a radiologist to determine an additional course of treatment.
Flo Ronda completed an endoscopy and colonoscopy on November 5 to determine the source of internal bleeding. Doctors successfully cauterized several small arteries to stop the bleeding. She will now undergo an echocardiogram on December 16 to determine her heart health.
Ruth Ann Baker - Home
Lloyd Bekkering - Sheldon Meadows
Ardith Bos - Optalis Health and Rehab
Donna Brower - Byron Manor
Paul Brower - Sunset
Dutch Dekkinga - Home
Ken DeVree - Home
Corry Donker - Sunset
June Geers - Home
Karen Gernaat - Oaks of Jamestown
Ginny Grasman - Sunset
Lois Groothuis - Allen Springs
Sandra Groothuis - Edison Christian Life Services
Janet Hoekstra - Raybrook Manor
Ednarae Huttenga - Home
Wanda Hyma - Allendale Nursing/Rehab
Belle Kooman - Home
Valda Levander - Green Acres Standale
Stan and Barb Lubbers - Sunset
Harv Meeusen - Home
Kathie Nagelkirk - Intersect Health Care
Jim and June Packer - Home
Rocky Penning - Home
Cornella Petroelje - Sheldon Meadows
Henry and Gladys Peuler - Rivertown Ridge
Ron Phillips - Oaks of Byron Center
Mark Raglin - Home
Bob Ricord - Home
Lois Schut - Home
Tony Sturm - GR Veteran's Home
Eris Timmer - Royal Atrium
Ellen VandenBand - Cambridge Manor
Marlene VanderHeide - Waterford Place
Gene VanderWall - West 24 Cottages
Marlene VanKomen - Sheldon Meadows
Karen VanOeveren - Home
Jean Walcott - Oaks of Jamestown
Maisie Couling (two-year-old daughter of Ethan and Katie) underwent a successful emergency appendectomy on Sunday evening, November 2, at the DeVos Children’s Hospital. She was able to return home on Wednesday, November 5. Please continue to pray for a full recovery.
Ron Borst completed his latest round of radiation treatments for MALT Lymphoma on Wednesday, November 5. He will undergo a scan in February to determine the effectiveness of the treatments.
Brady Bohl (six-year-old son of Zach and Katie) underwent his first quarterly chest x-ray and stomach ultrasound on Friday, October 31, since completing his treatments for cancer. Both scans were clear. Praise the Lord!
Tom Beltman remains at Mary Free Bed for physical, occupational, and speech therapies due to his Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Deb Karsten underwent her latest cancer treatment on Wednesday, October 22. Her initial cancer markers were at 375; she is now within the normal range at 27. Praise the Lord! She will continue to receive treatments every four weeks followed by a CT scan in December to determine the ongoing effectiveness of her care plan.
Lori Roon suffered a severe fall on Monday, October 27, breaking both of her ankles. Please pray for a clear course of treatment and healing as she consults with an orthopedic doctor.
Please remain in prayer for our members who are currently in training, serving stateside, or who are actively deployed:
Military Personnel:
▪ PV2 Jayse Hill (Army)
▪ AO3 Jesse Koedoot (Navy)
▪ LTJG David Noorman (Navy)
Family of FRC members: CPL Blake Burrill, E7 Cody Clinton, TSgt Kyle Emelander, CMDCS Bryon Vosburg
Dennis Grysen continues to struggle with a-fib.
Tom McCoy underwent a nerve block injection of his upper spine on Friday, October 17; please pray for the injection to be effective. Additionally, he is consulting with his doctor to determine a course of treatment for the degeneration of the lower L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Roger Elders is utilizing oral medication to address an upper intestinal blockage.
Jim Doorn continues to struggle with ongoing seizures and TGA (transient global amnesia). Please pray for opportunities to determine a clear diagnosis and course of treatment.
June Packer (Friend at Home) underwent a spinal nerve ablation on Monday, October 13. Please pray for encouraging results and management of pain.
Barb McCoy's latest spinal nerve block injections have provided relief from the persistent pain.
Tom Beltman was transferred to Mary Free Bed on Saturday, October 11; he continues to receive care and therapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
