Sara Hower completed her initial course of 10 radiation treatments in an effort to address her recent diagnosis of breast cancer as well as the presence of cancer in her right hip. She anticipates beginning a new form of drug therapy in the near future.
Judy Mejeur continues to struggle with fluctuating back pain following her recent procedure. She underwent a CT scan on Sunday, August 2; she will consult with her doctor on Tuesday, August 11, concerning the test results.
Eric Naessens underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a completely torn left meniscus on Thursday, August 6.
Eric Olsen continues to receive in-home PT and OT following an earlier fall and injury. Please pray for decreased pain in his back.
Javyn Lieffers (three-month-old daughter of Chad and Abby) had a feeding tube placed on Thursday, July 23, in an effort to increase her weight and strength for an upcoming heart surgery.
Karla Veldink underwent an outpatient total left hip replacement on Tuesday, July 28, at Trinity Health/St. Mary's Hospital.
Nancee VanderHeide will undergo an outpatient left shoulder replacement on Thursday, July 30, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital.
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.
Faith Smit underwent outpatient surgery on Thursday, July 16, at the OAM Surgical Center. Doctors repositioned the left ulnar nerve while also performed carpal tunnel surgery on her left wrist.
Marlynne Goeman returned home on Tuesday, July 7, following rehabilitative care after a spinal ablation for a ruptured disc.
A brother-in-Christ consulted with his treatment team on Friday, June 19, following his post-surgical PET scan for testicular cancer on Friday, May 29. He underwent 4 segments of 5-day chemotherapy treatments beginning June 29; a two-week break will be taken between segments. Please pray for complete and total healing.
Florence Schreur (Friend at Home) was transferred from Mary Free Bed to her home at American House on Monday, June 22, following treatment and care for inoperable blood clots.
Skip Sartor continues to receive chemotherapy for chronic Lymphoma. He is also dealing with the symptoms of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Joel Bos experienced a stroke in his right eye on Sunday, May 31, impairing much of the vision in that eye. Please pray for healing and visual restoration.
Ron Carlon underwent an ablation on Friday, June 5. Please pray for diminished pain and discomfort.
A wayward son has abandoned his faith, the Gospel, and Christ—actively living his life in opposition to the Lord. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to convict his heart of his need for Jesus—surrendering his life in full to the shed blood of Christ.
Mary Burgess’ latest CT scan confirmed that her tumors are continuing to shrink. Praise the Lord!
Gerene Scholten became a resident of Maplewood at American House in Jenison on Thursday, April 2.
Deb Karsten underwent a routine CT scan on Tuesday, April 7, to evaluate the progress of her ongoing cancer treatments; results are pending. Her next treatment was April 29.
Sandy Snyder has been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis—an incurable disease that causes complications in the functioning of the lungs. Please pray for improved breathing and strength.
