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PRAYER LIST

Prayer List (September 22, 2009): (New Information since last Prayer List in RED)

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               Vernon & Violet Amick

              Holly Bailey _Jon

              Alvin Baker and his daughter Cathy Otes

              Joyce Bennett the Daughter of Henry and Nettie Leese Brown.

               Marsha Bizakis

               Mozelle & Gary Bodie

              James Brown who had a pacemaker put in is home and doing well. _Willis

              Nettie Leese Brown

              Ethel Brunson, Robert Brunson’s widow is still in assist living and I understand that the daughter has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Not sure the treatment plan. Julia

               Marvin & Polly Burton

              Darryl Buzhardt Let’s keep Darryl and his family in our prayers. Tsap

              Queen Byrd

              J. Gordon Cartrette

              Mrs. Christopher - Mom is doing well for a young 85. Lloyd and Joanne

              Julie Chubb, Ricky Chubb’s wife had knee replacement Julie

               Frank Dancy Sr., Betty & their family

               Candia Datnoff

              Cliff Davis – was at Ray Thompson’s funeral on Sat.  He is truly an inspiration to all of us. He never forgets to check on the sick.  Julia

              Ruth Deitz – Keep her in your prayers.

              Bonnie Denby _Jon

              Sandra Dorn - is at home, and finally with no tubes or stitches in her body, I would like to thank everyone for prayers and thoughts.  RDorn

              Sherry Dorris – is taking her Chemo on an out-patient basis.  Judy talked with Sherry today, Monday, September 21, 2009, and Sherry said that she is taking Chemo on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. She sounded well and was in good spirits.  If you would like, please Email her or Sid at siddorris@tds.net  or send her card to their home.  Prayer does work!!! 

               Ron Dougherty’s daughter

               Jim Dover

              Leah Evans Your prayers and thoughts would be appreciated. Thx----Woody

              Sam & Edith Grant – Are in assisted living home in Rock Hill; Westminster Towers.

               Truman Fallaw

               Thomas Fridy

              Hank Garnett & Peggy Garnett

               Frank Gilliland

               Lyllian Golf

              Willis Godwin from Orange grove center was having some test run....not sure of the nature. Julia

              Tommy Grant Father of Elizabeth Meadors is presently living with us. He is 86 and lived alone. Also, he has a mass in one lung which is inoperable and requires around the clock care.

               Billy & Etta Grant, Brother and Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Meadors, Billy age 58, found out today he has 6 to 12 months to live. He has cancer.  Etta has serious health issues as well. Needless to say we desire your prayers as we. Walk by faith. Through this time

                Hulon Graves

                Laverne Greenway

                Mrs Ruth Lamb Gregory

               Girda Hallman, Johny says she has had some health problems.

               Jim Hammell

               Russell Henderson

               Cindy Hogman

                Stacy Lewis

                Richard & Jane Harding

                Margaret & Mike Hubbard

               Jake Jacoby

               Ernest Jenkins is slowly recovering. His wife Sarah has had a stroke and he is helping to take care of her.

               Willis Jenkins Son,

               Bob Kendrick _Jon

               Doug Knauer’s mother

               Winaka Knopp is in the Hospital

               Bill Lamb I got an e-mail from WB Alex Roberts that RW Bill Lamb was doing well, but that he would be in a long healing process.  Please keep Bill and his family in your Prayers.  Willis

               Ann Lauder is home; her daughters are here helping, but not sure how long they can stay _julie

               Charlie Lauders _Julie

                Francis & Mary Frances Lee

                C E Longberry

                Laland Lowie

                I talked to Mike McCully at 5:00pm, 9/19/2009, he spent the night at the Hospital and is now home, and feeling better.  He has an appointment with his Cardiologist on Monday.  Let’s keep him on our prayer list.  JonL

      Mary W. McGee, wife of the Grandson of Joe McGee & son of Wayne McGee - I am happy to report that at this time, Mary W. McGee is cancer free.  She will have a follow-up scan in 3 months to confirm. Praise God! We continue to pray for a full recovery. WayneM

                Wayne McKee Wayne McKee has been moved to the Life Care Center on Alpine Rd here in Columbia. He is in room 424. There is not a telephone in that room where he can be called.  EarlN

                Luke Mitchell _Jon

                Homer Monts

                Gregg Morris

                Thomas Morris

                Linda and Earl Nichols is still having health issues.

                Alice Pearson

                John Pearson is having a heart ablasion on Fri. he will stay overnight at the MUSC. Julie

                Nelson Phillips

                Betty & Bob Pinkston - Please continue to lift Betty and all those in need of God's healing hands in your prayers.

                Bobby Pittman

                William Pross & Pat

                Terry Pruitt

                Ken Queen

                Jack H. Ratliff

                Bill Reamer

                Mrs. Jessie Rickman My mother has been moved to the next level of care. Please remember her as she continues to worsen. I also have a cousin who is about six months older than me that has been diagnosed with terminal cancer who also needs our prayers. BAR

                Harold Rhodes & family _Jon

                Joe Rush

                Sybil Russell

                John Seal

                Elaine Sealy

                George & Jean Seyle – are both in an assisted living home – They are in room 45 still the same nursing center.  Geo is not too alert and Jean is not well either; she is more alert than Geo. I told them we were all praying for them. _Julie

                Thomas Sharpe He requests your prayers. _{Dana R}

                Spurgeon Shelly

                 Roger Sims

                Marion B “Mutt” Skipper, son-in-law of Joe McGee, Joan and I went to Greenville this weekend to see Mutt and Julia.  Mutt is still in ICU, and is improving. He is awake part of the time and responds to questions by squeezing your hand.  He currently has a feeding tube and a tracheotomy, so he cannot speak yet.  He is off the respirator.  Please continue to pray for Mutt and Julia.  WayneM

                Dennis Skinner

                Sandra Smith daughter of JO and sister of Charlie Smith

                Steven R. Smith

                Becky Snyder – talked to Becky and she does not feel too chippy. Julie

                Dora Snyder

                Gene Swygert

                Al & Frances Taylor

                Renee Snipes was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year.  She is the wife of Joe Snipes, Jackson Lodge No. 53

                Alice Thompson & her family Alice, seems to be doing ok.

                William Torrance

                Roy Triplett

                Marty Troglen _GeneM

                Labron Truelove - _RevHB

                Carl & Brenda Truesdale

                Bob Teuton _Jon

                Joe Vale Talked with Joe last week and he said that he was doing a better.  Please keep Joe & Gennie in your prayers.

                Brenda & T Henry Waldrep

                William “Bill” Wicker – and Mrs Wicker

                Jim Wright _Jon

                Louise Wyatt Please keep Louise, Albert, and their family in your prayers. Judy

Deaths: 

SWANSEA — Funeral services for Bobby Gene Donahue, 71, of Swansea, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Officiating will be Rev. H. Larry Jones. Burial will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
        Mr. Donahue passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Born in Hampton, SC, he was the son of the late Luther Ervin and Sula Mae Simmons Donahue. He was a member of St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. He graduated from BC High School in 1956. Bobby was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1961. He was the receiver of many honorable awards in the Air Force and with the federal government at Fort Jackson, SC, where he retired. He was a member of Pacific District 10, Lodge 325 of Columbia, SC, and had served as past Master of the lodge. He was also active in the Shriners, a Mason, York Rites and Scottish Rites. Bobby was an avid fisherman and gardener; he loved baseball, music and was a licensed auctioneer. He was an accomplished harmonica player and played with the Lucas Bros. Band in Gaston on Friday nights. Thanks and love to all of you.
        Thanks to Winyah Community Hospice Care staff, Palmetto Richland Heart Hospital and also Dorn’s VA. Thanks to Dr. Schultz, several other doctors and staff and also thanks to all the nurses. Thanks to his church family and preacher for their prayers, visits and phone calls, his apartment manager, his neighbors and his fellow seniors citizens at the community center. Thank you all for your phone calls cards and visits.
        Surviving are his two daughters, Lisa and Sue Donahue; sister, Nellie Donahue Hood and brother-in-law, Robert “Bob” Hood; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nephews and nieces and cousins. Thank you for the cards and long distance phone calls. He leaves behind a large number of friends which he would like to thank for all their kindness. He was preceded in death by a sister, Deloris Donahue Maxwell.
        Family and friends may sign online guest book at  www.thompsonsfuneral.com

THE KEEPER

        One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore."
        No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute."
        Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."
        So while we have it; it’s best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick.
        This is true for relationships, and old cars, and children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, family and aging parents and grandparents.  We keep them because they are worth it ......because we are worth it.
        Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce.  There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.
        Life is important.  We only have one.
        We only have one mom, one dad, one unique brother or sister or friend.  I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way.
        I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
        Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.