Jim Doorn underwent testing April 21-25 at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center to determine the cause of his ongoing seizures and TGA (transient global amnesia). Unfortunately, results were inconclusive. Please pray for opportunities to determine a clear diagnosis and course of treatment.
Brady Bohl (5-year-old son of Zach and Katie) completed his latest cancer scan. It revealed no sign of cancer. Praise the Lord! He will undergo three months of additional proactive treatments to limit the potential of any future recurrences.
Laurie Wabeke's pathology report revealed no additional signs of cancer. Praise the Lord! She will undergo a few radiation treatments as a precautionary measure.
Barb McCoy has been diagnosed with a benign bone tumor causing pain in her hip. She is awaiting a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.
Shirley VerHoeven underwent a total right hip replacement on Thursday, May 1, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital.
Carol Kramer underwent surgery on Wednesday, April 16, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital. Doctors successfully corrected where the stomach had passed through an existing hiatal hernia. Carol returned home on Thursday, April 17, to continue her recovery.
Pam Siegersma underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, April 15, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital to replace hardware in her neck—addressing additional vertebrae and the impact of pinched nerves. She was released to her daughter's home on Wednesday, April 16, to continue her recovery. She will be in a restrictive neck brace for 12 weeks.
Carol Graham underwent extensive urological testing in Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 10. Doctors determined that her bladder has lost its elasticity—resulting in damage to the kidneys. She will undergo injections to the bladder on May 9 at Trinity Health in Muskegon.
Beverly Mulder is recovering at home following knee replacement surgery.
▪ Lloyd Bekkering - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Judy Benninger - Oaks at Jamestown
▪ Ardith Bos - Home ▪ Donna Brower - Byron Manor
▪ Paul Brower - Sunset
▪ Ken DeVree - Home
▪ Corry Donker - Sunset
▪ Ginny Grasman - Sunset Manor ▪ Lois Groothuis - American House
▪ Janet Hoekstra - Raybrook ▪ Valda Levander - Home ▪ Harv Meeusen - Home ▪ Cornella Petroelje - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Ron Phillips - Georgetown Manor ▪ Mark Raglin - Home
▪ Bob Ricord - Home
▪ Lois Schut - Home ▪ Tony Sturm - GR Veteran’s Home ▪ Eris Timmer - Royal Park
▪ Ellen VandenBand - Home ▪ Gene VanderWall - Sunset Manor
▪ Marlene VanKomen - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Karen VanOeveren - Home ▪ Jan Vruggink - Georgetown Manor ▪ Jean Walcott - The Oaks at Jamestown
Joel Bos underwent surgery on Monday, April 7, to remove a cataract from his left eye--while also performing a cornea transplant. Additionally, he struggles with chronic back pain.
Phil Dreyer was admitted to Corewell Butterworth Hospital on Wednesday, March 26. Following an MRI, doctors determined that the treatments are no longer effective. Phil returned home on Saturday, March 29; he is receiving hospice care. Please continue to pray for the peace of the Holy Spirit for Phil and Maxine--and their entire family.
Laurie Tornga is recovering at home following surgery to remove an ovarian mass on Monday, March 24. The pathology report confirmed that the mass was benign. Praise the Lord!
Eric Geissler will undergo surgery on his torn ACL on Wednesday, March 26.
Joyce Tiesman underwent an endovascular procedure on Tuesday, March 25, to increase blood circulation in the main artery of her right leg. The procedure was more extensive than planned--requiring a night of hospitalization. She returned home on Wednesday, March 26, to continue her recovery.
Connor Schwartz continues to heal from eye surgeries performed on February 18 and 19 in Fairfax, Virginia. At this time, his left eye has experienced noticeable improvement. However, his right eye remains compromised with no change. Please pray for patience and encouragement as his vision continues to improve.
Barb Ricord consulted with her oncologist on Tuesday, March 11. They are confident that all cancer was removed during her latest surgery. Praise the Lord! She will now undergo three short radiation treatments to complete her recovery.
Tim DeWent underwent outpatient rotator cuff surgery on Monday, March 10. Please pray for successful surgery and patience throughout the lengthy healing process.
Mary Burgess returned home on Thursday, February 20, following the discovery of a mass in her colon. She will undergo both radiation and immunotherapy treatments to slow the progression of the cancer.
Roger Elders had an MRI of his brain on Tuesday, February 18. He also had a consultation regarding speech therapy on Wednesday, February 19, at Mary Free Bed.
