Ministry Blog

Dear Family and Friends:Per Kimberly Sokolow’s family, she is doing a little better on ECMO at Baptist hospital.  ECMO is a heart-lung assist machine that can increase the oxygen capacity of the the blood returning to the heart it allows both the lung and heart to “rest” while the patient is healing.  Kim came from Foley Alabama with the H1N1…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Yesterday, we welcomed in the family of Kimberly Sokolow of Orlando, FL.  Per her husband, Greg, Kim had come to Foley, AL for a craft show with her friends and became very sick.  He was sharing with me that she had contracted the H1N1 flu actually in Orlando, but did not realize she was so ill and…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:We welcomed in retired Reverand Turpin Ashurst.  Wife, Angelina is staying with us.  She shared that Turpin retired after 20 years as an Army Chaplin, only to go back into ministry as a United Methodist pastor.  He is just 80 years young.  He and “Angie” fully retired a few years ago and was spending their retirement traveling…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Reagan Roberts today.  Yesterday afternoon, with his parents by his side, Reagan entered Heaven’s gates.  Just 42 years young, he had contracted the H1N1 flu according to mom, Linda, and with his smoking history, he just could not get well enough for University of Alabama’s Medical center to…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Just heard from David Anderson, Tim Anderson’s brother who is critically ill , on ECMO (heart-lung assist) at Baptist Hospital.  “Doing a little better.  No real change in his pneumonia, but they said circulation seems to have improved more today”.  PLEASE keep praying for this 42 year young, married, father of three small children from Mobile Alabama!!Also,…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Earlier this week we welcomed in the family of Eddie Tullis of Atmore, Alabama.  Seems Mr. Eddie, just 82 years young, was diagnosed with Guillain Barre’ syndrome in 2006.  This virus can strip off the protective layer of every nerve.  Per his daughter, Wanda who flew in from California, he was able to overcome this syndrome and…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Ronnie Peavy has been moved to West Florida Covenant Care hospice.  His sister Tonya Walker, and brother Ricky Peavy had to return to Cypress, TX, but are returning as their work schedules allow. Tonya expressed thanks for all the prayers and visits to her brother. Reagan Roberts remains in the CCU at Baptist hospital on ECMO.  His dad,…Keep Reading

With the state of unrest that is going on with this world, when I read this past Sunday’s newspaper, “Dear Annie” article, my heart just felt moved to share it.  Steve, USAF (retired) wrote to remind us that our military not only would appreciate Christmas cards, but also Valentine cards for our troops and serving military of all branches.  Annie…Keep Reading

Ronnie Peavy, just 59 years young is in Palliative Care at Baptist hospital.  Sister, Tonya Walker and her husband, Jason, and brother, Ricky Peavy are all from Cypress, TX.  He is in end stage liver and kidney failure.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers. Robert French is at Select Specialty hospital.  He remains unconscious with little external movements…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Blessings to all of you as we begin 2020 this week.  We look forward with great excitement in the coming year as we move into 110 West Strong Street.  This property will allow us to increase the number of families we will be able to care for.  In addition, we will be renovating the carriage house…Keep Reading