tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73839271183524683182024-02-19T20:28:29.491-06:00Read All About It!Lynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.comBlogger4114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-37283928978823117412018-09-16T21:13:00.000-05:002018-09-16T21:15:20.126-05:00Lori Dawn Elder-Christensen We lost my beloved sister, Lori, on June 11th, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. She had suffered with several autoimmune diseases for several years. Lori chose to donate her body for medical research so that she could do her part to keep others from going through the pain that she dealt with on a daily basis.<br />
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Lori’s ashes will be buried in the Wichita County Cemetery at 2:00 on Sunday, September 30th—just two days after her 51st birthday.<br />
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Everyone is invited to join us to say our final goodbyes.Lynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-5398876139103401752018-09-16T21:05:00.003-05:002018-09-16T21:05:49.774-05:00Ideas???im considering writing my blog again. If you have any subjects that you’d be interested in me writing about, please let me know! Thank you!Lynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-53064197907442205572015-04-03T01:12:00.001-05:002018-09-16T20:55:22.049-05:00Coming back???Gotta question fit my readers. It is Good Friday, April 3rd, 2015. I'm seriously considering writing my blog again. Would any of you be interested in that? Please let me know. Thank you!Lynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-41740163707487016162013-03-19T13:07:00.002-05:002013-03-19T13:07:55.198-05:00Anit-Bullying MeetingAs I was growing up (and sometimes as an adult), I have been the center of bullying. Many of us have been bullied at one time or another. Wichita County is fighting back for the bullied children. An anti-bullying meeting will be held in the east computer lab at the WCJ/SHS on Monday, March 25th, at 7:00 p.m. The public including kids are encouraged to attend. Please come out and see what it takes to rid our community of bullying We can do it in a very peaceful way! Our children will appreciate it!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-49980966886786740852013-03-02T17:39:00.000-06:002013-03-02T17:39:08.903-06:00Our GratitudeToday has been a blur for the Blaus. The morning started out fine. Today was the farm congignment sale here. At approximately 10:00, Stan, Abigayle and I headed to the community building with our pie, case of pop and bag of potato chips for the hungry public. We had just pulled out of our front driveway, when Leighlyn called me. I assumed that she was calling to see if we were on our way. We were to meet her at the sale. As soon as I answered, Leighlyn told me not to worry because she was okay. I immediately felt a slight increase in my blood pressure. LOL! When someone begins a conversation like that, you know something is very wrong. She went on to tell me that she had been in a car wreck. OH, MY GOODNESS!!! I was suddenly wide awake and horrified as soon as I learned that the wreck was not in the city limits of Leoti. (Leighlyn has always been told that whenever she was riding around with friends, anything past the city limits, were off limits.) <br />
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Come to find out the driver of the S U V had taken them to the frontage road between the City shop and the Seaboard mill. Major snowdrifts, patches of ice and mud were the name of the game there. At some point in their journey, the vehicle flew up in the air. Originally, it was heading to the east but after it leaped into the air, it landed facing to the west before it rolled over. <br />
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Once it came to a stop, the driver's side of the vehicle was lying on the ground. The passenger doors were impossible to get open. The girls were terrified. They didn't know how they could get out One of the girls realized that the only thing they could do was escape through the sun roof. Two were able to get out but Leighlyn was hanging from her seatbelt. She finally decided to kick her feet against the steering wheel over and over. This eventually broke the seatbelt and she was free to go through the sun roof also.<br />
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Our Heavenly Father protected these three precious children for us. Thank You, Lord!!!!!!! All three of these girls are okay physically but very shaken.<br />
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The police who responded explained to us that their seatbelts saved their young lives. <br />
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I want to thank our family and friends for standing up and supporting us through this traumatic point in our lives. We couldn't have done it without you!!!<br />
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Tonight is going to be a tough one. Right now, I just feel like I am going through the motions. Tonight is when it is going to actually hit me...<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-87729804690775594122013-02-26T15:07:00.000-06:002013-02-26T15:07:03.002-06:00Just a Reminder About Medications...Most of us already know this. On a social network this morning, a person mentioned having a certain health issue. One of her friends recomended that she take one kind of prescription drug with another drug. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS unless you have consulted with your medical doctor or pharmacist FIRST. Some mixtures of drugs can not only be nasty but they can also KILL the patient taking them! There is a reason why doctors and pharmacists go to school so long.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-83184857610296982422013-02-26T14:59:00.001-06:002013-02-26T14:59:46.392-06:00Seuss-a PaloozaEarlier I mentioned this on my blog. This fun will be on tap on Saturday, March 2nd, in Tribune. All proceeds for the green ham (and biscuits and gravy) breakfast, silent auction and movie tickets for the morning mattinee of HORTON HEARS A WHO will be used for the Star Theatre. The mattinee tickets will cost $4.00 for everyone from 4-years-old through adulthood. Children, 3 and younger, will not require a ticket.<br />
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If you have any empty oatmeal containers that you are not using, please let me know. They are needed for the fun day. Please call or text me at 620.375.8033.<br />
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A different movie will be playing that evening. I will be posting that information soon.<br />
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Thank you for your kind support!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-58186274976083144012013-02-26T14:53:00.001-06:002013-02-26T15:13:00.556-06:00Farm Consignment SaleDon't forget that this will be this Saturday, March 2nd, at the Community Building in Leoti. Leighyn's Class of 2016 and their parents will be in charge of lunch and snacks that day. Each student is responsible for furnishing a case of pop, one pie and a bag of chips. Those items are to be taken to Mrs. Niswonger's classroom at WCJ/SHS or to the LadyBug Flower Shop in Leoti. All of these things will be taken to the Community Building that morning. We will be serving lunch and refreshments to anyone interested. You need not be there to sell or buy the equipment, etc. The public is invited just to eat if they want to! All proceeds from our food sales will be used for such things as prom and graduation for the members of Leoti's Class of 2016.<br />
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Thank you for your support!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-77138919117635349132013-02-26T14:46:00.000-06:002013-02-26T14:46:05.679-06:00My BlogMany of you have been asking why I have not been writing on my blog lately The answer is that I've been very busy lately. <br />
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1. Stan and I started more kitchen renovations on our new home a short while ago.<br />
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2. I've been doing some painting on Abigayle's bedroom furniture.<br />
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3. I've begun writing a book. (Actually two books.)<br />
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I do plan on blogging again as soon as things slow down a bit so please don't give up on me! LOL!!!<br />
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If you want me to post something for you, please send an email to <br />
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or call me at 620.375.8033<br />
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Thank you for checking in on me! I am doing well!<br />
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VLE-B Lynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-57001125418540733892013-02-11T11:51:00.001-06:002013-02-11T11:51:50.794-06:00Tribune--Movie--of--the--WeekendThis weekend, February 15th, 16th and 17th, the Action/Crime/Thriller, JACK REACHER, will be playing at the Star Theatre. The movie which was released on December 21st, is rated PG-13 and runs for 130 minutes. Stars include Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Robert Duvall, etc. Showtime is 8:00 CT.<br />
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Adults, 13 and older: $5.00<br />
Children, 4 through 12: $4.00<br />
Babies through 3-year-olds: FREE<br />
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MAMA will be shown on February 22nd, 23rd and 24th.<br />
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See you at the movies!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-48562912842627142952013-02-11T11:39:00.001-06:002013-02-11T11:39:15.122-06:00Update on Heart Transplant PatientA few weeks ago, I asked for prayers for a teenaged boy who was going to undergo a total heart transplant. The young man lives in Colcord, Oklahoma where many children including kids from Wichita County, go to a Christian camp, New Life Ranch.<br />
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I just received an email fom NLR. Our prayers are being answered. The young man, Zach, is doing remarkably well. He will not be released to go home for at least two months. If you would like to send a contribution of any size to help the family, please go to <br />
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If you use a check or money order, please write Zach Koons in the memo space.<br />
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Thank you!<br />
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Please continue sending up those prayers!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-77325750529083800092013-02-09T17:29:00.003-06:002013-02-09T17:29:41.205-06:00Kansas Kids Wrestling Tournamentwill be held in Leoti on Saturday, February 16th.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-78462338293611676492013-02-09T17:28:00.002-06:002013-02-09T17:28:43.021-06:00Wrestling Regionalswill be held on Friday and Saturday, February 15th and 16th, in Norton.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-82745939766670016222013-02-09T17:27:00.001-06:002013-02-09T17:27:38.412-06:00Basketball GameSharon Springs will be coming to Leoti on Friday, February 15th. Various students from both of our schools will be honored that evening for their performance on state tests.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-26935922933010073082013-02-09T17:24:00.003-06:002013-02-09T17:24:58.730-06:00Senior Nightfor participants of Wichita County High School's winter sports will be honored on Tuesday, February 12th, during basketball games against Johnson.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-80703337258160855712013-02-09T17:22:00.001-06:002013-02-09T17:22:21.515-06:00Farm Consignment Sale in Leotiwill be held at the Wichita County Community Building on Saturday, March 2nd. Russell Berning is the person to contact if you have any questions. The Class of 2016 will be in charge of the lunch and refreshments. The money raised will be used for major activities such as prom and graduation. <br />
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Thank you for your support!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-23113159787860785422013-02-09T17:18:00.001-06:002013-02-09T17:18:32.045-06:00Special Treats!Various classes sponsor meals at the WCJ/SHS ballgames to raise money for such things as prom and graduation activities. The Class of 2016 will be in charge of the meal at the high school for Tuesday evening's basketball game when Stanton County (Johnson) comes to town. Stan and I are getting ready to make up some good ol' homemade chicken and noodles for that evening. Good old fashioned chili will also be on the menu that night. Others will be putting burritos that will be smothered in green chili together! Not into noodles, chili or burritos? Not a problem! Hot dogs, macho nachos, popcorn, candy, soft pretzels and pop will also be available. The only prices that I have right now are for the noodles and burritos with green chili. Each will be sold for $5.00. If you don't have time to watch the games, you can still buy the food. The Class of 2016 appreciates your support!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-70452778610260163962013-01-31T06:56:00.002-06:002013-01-31T06:56:58.047-06:00Parents of Wichita County Junior and Senior High Studentswho attend GAP, a Christian youth program, should be very proud of their children! Yesterday was Donna Lou Elder, Leif and Lori Christensen and Stan and my turn to feed these hungry young men and women. My mom, Lori and I spent the day from 10:00 to 8:00 last night at Christ Covenant Church where we prepared and cooked enough homemade egg noodles in a rich chicken broth flavored with finely chopped carrots and celery for 70 people, 20 pounds of mashed potatoes and 5 sheets of rice krispie treats. By serving time, we were starting to feel our ages and wanting to know if we bit off a bite too large to chew and swallow. LOL! But thanks to all of the thank you's and gratitude that these members of GAP and their parents and leaders gave, we'd do it again today, if necessary. Leoti has some good kids being raised here.<br />
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Thank you to all of the parents out there who have taken your extra time to teach your children manners and other social graces!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-67813886326735283282013-01-31T06:43:00.000-06:002013-01-31T06:43:01.918-06:00Wichita County Winter Sports HomecomingDon't forget that Homecoming in Leoti is on Friday, February 1st. We will be playing against Sublette. Our boys and girls have an outstanding record this year. Come on out and show your support!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-2052670378391662862013-01-31T06:40:00.000-06:002013-01-31T06:40:43.307-06:00Tribune--Movie--of--the--WeekendThe Drama/Musical/Romance, LES MISERABLES, will be playing at the Star Theatre in Tribune at 8:00 CST on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 1st, 2nd and 3rd. This much anticipated movie was released on Christmas Day, 2012. It runs for 158 minutes and is rated PG-13.<br />
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Stars include Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.<br />
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Adults, 13 and older: $5.00<br />
Children, 4 through 12: $4.00<br />
Babies through 3-years-of-age: F--R--E--E<br />
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See you at the movies!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-48741220645516279952013-01-31T06:35:00.000-06:002013-01-31T06:35:08.665-06:00Paul Edwards--Scott CityMr. Edwards' funeral services will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, February 2nd, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-47404674648131209102013-01-24T12:03:00.001-06:002013-01-24T12:03:35.049-06:00Woodworking Class Sign-UpIf you are interested in a local class on this, you can sign up for it tonight at 6:30 CST. Sign-up is at the shop at the south end of Wichita County Junior/Senior High School.<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-57517709358304172582013-01-24T11:42:00.000-06:002013-01-24T11:42:13.668-06:00Update of Tribune's Movie ScheduleThis weekend: Final showing of LINCOLN<br />
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February 1st, 2nd and 3rd: LES MISERABLES<br />
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February 8th, 9th and 10th; GUILT TRIP<br />
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Showtime is 8:00 CST.<br />
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Babies through 3-years-of-age: F-R-E-E<br />
Children, 4 through 12: $4.00<br />
Adults, 13 and older: $5.00<br />
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Refreshments are always reasonably priced.<br />
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See you at the movies!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-40688949195562238442013-01-24T11:03:00.000-06:002013-01-24T11:18:59.762-06:00Seussa PaloozaFor the many of us who love the famous doctor and author of great fun children's books, a special birthday party is being planned in Tribune on the morning of Saturday, March 2nd! EVERYONE IS INVITED NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! The proceeds will be going to the Star Theatre in Tribune.<br />
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A breakfast that will include green eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy will be served at the VFW starting at 7:00 CST (6:00 Tribune time). A freewill offering will be taken.<br />
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Following breakfast, a silent auction will be held. A photo booth will also be available for anyone wanting even more fun.<br />
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Local celebrities will be on hand to read the varied works of Dr. Seuss.<br />
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At 10:30 a.m., CST, anyone interested will be able to walk next door for a special presentation of a Dr. Seuss movie. HORTON HEARS A WHO will be playing! Babies through 3-years-of-age will be admitted free-of-charge. Everyone else will just pay $4.00 each. Refreshments will also be available at very reasonable prices.<br />
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Special guests who will be in attendance are none other than the Cat in the Hat and Cindy Lou Who!!! Don't forget to get your autographs!!!<br />
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As time goes by, I will add extra information to the birthday party on my blog.<br />
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See you at the party!!!<br />
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VLE-BLynne Elder-Blauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223849297553903030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383927118352468318.post-36215126890777977392013-01-24T10:43:00.002-06:002013-01-24T10:43:56.229-06:00Prayer RequestI received word yesterday that a high school aged boy in the Colcord, Oklahoma area had found out in December that only 5% of his heart was still working. If a new heart was not found soon, things would not be good for him. People affiliated with the New Life Ranch in Oklahoma, had raised some money for his family as they wait in a Little Rock hospital where his medical care is being given. (New Life Ranch is a Christian ranch where many of Wichita County youth spend part of their summers.) He shared with the people who brought the money that he was trying to have faith and, at the same time, he felt badly for the people who would someday have to say good-bye to whomever would be losing his/her life so that he could have the heart. I totally understand how he feels. At that time, he and his family were hoping for a heart in 6 to 12 months. Praise the Lord! A heart became available to him yesterday. He has undergone the surgery. Everything went well and he is now recovering. It is going to be a long road ahead of him. <br />
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I ask that everyone remember him and his family and friends as their journey has just begun. Please pray that his body never rejects the new heart.<br />
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And as his new life now begins, someone else's life has ended. Please pray for that person and the loved ones left behind. Their pain will never cease. Hopefully over time, it will lessen.<br />
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Our Heavenly Father has worked through the brains and hands of many a doctor to be able to put His miracles into action. Praise be to Him!!!<br />
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I thank you for your ongoing prayers and thoughts in these matters.<br />
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