Ministry Blog

Dear Family and Friends:We know everyone is very concerned about Cameron Gardner.  Sunday, Cameron’s work of breathing went up significantly according to Hollie, his mom.  He was put on the ventilator.  C-T scan showed possibly an infection or an pulmonary embolism (blood clot) in his left lung.  Per mom as of this morning, the doctors are going to start weaning…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Cameron Gardner has made much progress since our last report.  Per mom, Hollie, Cameron is now off the ECMO (heart-lung bypass) and as of yesterday afternoon, he is totally breathing on his own!  Per mom, he is having some confusion periods and is easily dis-oriented with visitors he does not readily recognize.  Mom was telling me just…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Cameron Gardner is holding his own in the CCU at Baptist Hospital.  I was visiting him when one of his doctors shared with his dad, Chad and step-mom, Stephanie that he had been brought out of sedation for just a few minutes to talk to him.  We were greatly encouraged that Cameron had responded to the commands…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Cameron Gardner’s family is sharing this story as a witness to watch and listen to your children very carefully.  Per his mom, Holly, and step-dad, Chris Dudley, Cameron had always been their easy going son.  Active in school and band.  Had just graduated from high school with a full-college ride to University of Alabama.  Cameron was down…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Our God is an Awesome God!  Eric Phelps had his best day yet according to his parents, David and Su Phelps who have been staying with us.  Yesterday, when asked if he (Eric) could hold himself upright on the side of the hospital bed with help from his physical therapist, Eric looked straight at him and nodded…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Paul Dunkleberger was transferred from Shands Hospital in Gainsville, FL to Select Specialty hospital for recovery of his endocarditis (infectious fluid around his heart).  His sweet wife, Kathy is actually “rooming” with Dorothy Hatton who has been with us for a few weeks because, honestly, we are and have been full for some weeks now.  These two…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Don Hatton, who is from Panama City, Florida, has been doing a little better each day.  His kidneys have decided to “wake up”, and he hasn’t required dialysis this week!  Dorothy, his wife has been staying with us and expressed a very big “thank you” to all of those prayers coming their way!  Shannon George continues to receive…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Angelo Marina was moved into Covenant Care Hospice at Sacred Heart last weekend.  His son, David Marini came in from Delaware to be with his dad, step mother, and siblings.  He has shared with us that Dad has end stage cancer of pretty much all of his major organs including his brain.  Please keep this family in…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Lynn Colburn is now in the ICU at Select Hospital.  He appeared to be doing some better but suddenly this morning has two subsequent cardiac arrests.  He is on full life support now.  His children that live in Lynn Haven, FL are here.  Marilyn his sweet wife had such promise for his recovery.  The family cannot begin…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Don Hutton is being transferred from Ft. Walton Beach Medical facility to Select Specialty hospital for further dialysis and diabetic management.  Wife, Dorothy will be staying with us..  This sweet couple is from the Panama City, FL area.  We welcomed in yesterday the parents of Eric Phelps from Defuniak Springs, FL.  Eric’s dad is Pastor David Phelps and…Keep Reading