Harold and Marie Bratcher received a call from Manaus on Saturday evening, 14 March, that their home in Manaus had been broken into, vandalized, and burglarized. Thieves took the front security gate off its hinges, broke into their home, and stole their refrigerator, kitchen range, clothes dryer, and other appliances and personal belongings which were loose. They also tore up doorways to get the appliances out of the house quickly and did other substantial damage and trashing to the house.
WILL YOU GIVE SOME SPECIAL OFFERINGS TO HELP THEM MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THEIR HOME AND REPLACE THEIR APPLIANCES? Designate your special offerings ‘BRATCHER NEEDS’ and we will know what it is for. We would like to help them get everything back in order before they return to Manaus in June.
THEY HAVE ALSO RECEIVED SUBSEQUENT REPORTS FROM MANAUS SINCE THEN THAT ADDITIONAL ACTS OF VANDALISM AND THIEVERY HAVE OCCURRED EVEN AFTER REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THEIR HOME TO TRY TO SECURE IT. There are also concerns for their safety even after they are able to return to Manaus in June to re-occupy the house.
Their current address is:
Harold and Marie Bratcher
104 Glass Avenue
Lexington KY 40505
859.389.8975
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
DRAPERS' GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL, 9.30 PM
FROM: Harold and Ursula Draper
Bro. Dave,
Our little Skyley has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in St. Louis. She continues to cry and complain about her stomach hurting.. Her vital signs are better. On Monday, they plan to examine her with a scope to see if she is healing or if surgery will be necessary. Coninue to pray for her and the family.
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL - 2PM
Dear Bro. Dave,
Our 2 yr old great grand daughter swallowed a wafer battery a little smaller than a quarter last night.
Her breathing was cut off. Her mom did the Heimlich maneuver several times on her and she started breathing. It lodged in her esophagus and started leaking. They rushed her by ambulance to the Children's Hospital in St. Louis where they did surgery to remove it. It ate through the lining of her esophagus but seemingly did not perforate it. She may make a full recovery, but it is not sure right now.
I am on my way to St. Louis. Ursula is at home in Bardwell.
We request prayer. Please get the word out. Sorry to hear about Bro. Bobby.
Harold Draper
The child's name is Skyley Budde [pronounced boo-dee]
FROM: Harold and Ursula Draper
Bro. Dave,
Our little Skyley has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in St. Louis. She continues to cry and complain about her stomach hurting.. Her vital signs are better. On Monday, they plan to examine her with a scope to see if she is healing or if surgery will be necessary. Coninue to pray for her and the family.
WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL - 2PM
Dear Bro. Dave,
Our 2 yr old great grand daughter swallowed a wafer battery a little smaller than a quarter last night.
Her breathing was cut off. Her mom did the Heimlich maneuver several times on her and she started breathing. It lodged in her esophagus and started leaking. They rushed her by ambulance to the Children's Hospital in St. Louis where they did surgery to remove it. It ate through the lining of her esophagus but seemingly did not perforate it. She may make a full recovery, but it is not sure right now.
I am on my way to St. Louis. Ursula is at home in Bardwell.
We request prayer. Please get the word out. Sorry to hear about Bro. Bobby.
Harold Draper
The child's name is Skyley Budde [pronounced boo-dee]
BOBBY CREIGLOW IN HOSPITAL
SATURDAY - 18 APRIL #2
I talked with Bobby this afternoon. He is trying to rest and re-gain his strength, though his Dr has told him it may take up to two weeks just to clear out all the infections from the [whatever it was that got him...Drs can't definitively diagnose it].
SATURDAY - 18 APRIL
I was out all day yesterday on several missions - but called Bobby this morning. Arlete is with them for about a week and taking care of them. She told me that he was discharged yesterday and got home around 10.30am. He is resting this morning. I will call him later this afternoon to talk with him. But, he is improving and recuperating. We bless God.
Bobby Creiglow
PO Box 3
Science Hill KY 42553
606.423.1073
bob4bfm@newwavecomm.net
THURSDAY UPDATE-16 APRIL
Just talked with Bobby, 8.30am. He had a restful night and is recovering. All the symptoms have been stabilized-rehydrating him with IVs. Dr has just been in and wants to keep him in hospital until at least this evening. Dr will check on him after office hours today and see if he is tolerating solid food before discharging him. Arlete has arrived from SC and came to see him last night. She is going to stay with them for a week and take care of Betty. Also help Bobby toward full recovery after he gets back home. Continue to pray for his full recovery.
WEDNESDAY - 15 APRIL
I got a call this morning from one of the members of the First Baptist Church, Science Hill KY, where Bobby and Betty are serving – telling me that Bobby was taken to the hospital this morning and admitted.
He has been sick with some kind of stomach flu that has developed since Sunday – vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, etc – and became so sick around 2.30 this morning that he called David Sayres to come and check on him [told him: “I have passed out and need help”] and take him to the ER.
They did...and admitted him, though, as of now, 1pm EDST, he is still in a treatment area in the ER waiting for a room to become available.
Eunice Sayres and Pat Massey are with Betty today. They have also contacted the Hospice personnel who have been coming periodically to help Bobby take care of Betty – and they are coming every day now to help. Arlete and her husband are planning to come to Science Hill and stay with Betty.
He may in the hospital for 1-2 days. He is very sick and weak with this flu. Someone from the church is with Bobby all the time also.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset KY.
606.679.7441
Betty is being taken care of.
Dave
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
I talked with Bobby this afternoon. He is trying to rest and re-gain his strength, though his Dr has told him it may take up to two weeks just to clear out all the infections from the [whatever it was that got him...Drs can't definitively diagnose it].
SATURDAY - 18 APRIL
I was out all day yesterday on several missions - but called Bobby this morning. Arlete is with them for about a week and taking care of them. She told me that he was discharged yesterday and got home around 10.30am. He is resting this morning. I will call him later this afternoon to talk with him. But, he is improving and recuperating. We bless God.
Bobby Creiglow
PO Box 3
Science Hill KY 42553
606.423.1073
bob4bfm@newwavecomm.net
THURSDAY UPDATE-16 APRIL
Just talked with Bobby, 8.30am. He had a restful night and is recovering. All the symptoms have been stabilized-rehydrating him with IVs. Dr has just been in and wants to keep him in hospital until at least this evening. Dr will check on him after office hours today and see if he is tolerating solid food before discharging him. Arlete has arrived from SC and came to see him last night. She is going to stay with them for a week and take care of Betty. Also help Bobby toward full recovery after he gets back home. Continue to pray for his full recovery.
WEDNESDAY - 15 APRIL
I got a call this morning from one of the members of the First Baptist Church, Science Hill KY, where Bobby and Betty are serving – telling me that Bobby was taken to the hospital this morning and admitted.
He has been sick with some kind of stomach flu that has developed since Sunday – vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, etc – and became so sick around 2.30 this morning that he called David Sayres to come and check on him [told him: “I have passed out and need help”] and take him to the ER.
They did...and admitted him, though, as of now, 1pm EDST, he is still in a treatment area in the ER waiting for a room to become available.
Eunice Sayres and Pat Massey are with Betty today. They have also contacted the Hospice personnel who have been coming periodically to help Bobby take care of Betty – and they are coming every day now to help. Arlete and her husband are planning to come to Science Hill and stay with Betty.
He may in the hospital for 1-2 days. He is very sick and weak with this flu. Someone from the church is with Bobby all the time also.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset KY.
606.679.7441
Betty is being taken care of.
Dave
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
Monday, April 13, 2009
WALLACE YORK UPDATES - MONDAY, 13 APRIL FORWARD
I WILL INCLUDE THE UPDATES FROM FOLLOWING DAYS ON THIS SAME POST AND WILL DESIGNATE THEM BY THE DAY HEADINGS
MONDAY, 13 APRIL
Hershael York: 11.30 am
Wallace York is off the ventilator! He spoke his 1st words to me on the phone. His throat is sore and he can't say much, but he is better.
WE ALL BLESS GOD FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT!
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING FERVENTLY FOR HIS COMPLETE RECOVERY!
Dave
6:30 pm
Hershael York
I just spoke with Dad. His voice is hoarse, but he said "I love you com todo meu coracao!" He even remembers his Portuguese!
DAVE PARKS
I spoke with Doris York by phone earlier this evening [about 6:30pm] and she wants everyone to know how much they both love you all and THANK YOU for your concern and for your PRAYERS TO GOD on their behalf. GOD HAS DONE WONDERS THIS PAST WEEK - and we are asking Him for more!
9:56 pm
Hershael York
More progress with Dad. They removed the NG tube. Tomorrow they will sit him up in a chair. I just prayed with him over the phone and he is doing well, determined to preach again. He still has pneumonia, but sitting up will help with that. I can't thank you enough for your prayers. Please continue with the assurance that God is working in concert with the prayers of His people.
WEDNESDAY, 9.00 PM
Hershael York: Update on my dad: He is still in ICU and very weak, but vital systems are much better. He is having a lot of problems with his incision. Yesterday they had to open it again (this is the 2nd time since surgery). Today he seemed weaker than yesterday, but this is probably a result of the physical therapy wearing him out. Please continue to pray for the incision to heal and for added strength.
Wed 9:07pm
THURSDAY - 16 APRIL
Spoke with Doris this morning. Wallace continues to improve since Monday. Incision is still open and draining. THEY ARE PLANNING TO MOVE HIM INTO A PRIVATE ROOM THIS AFTERNOON. He is in the REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN MADISONVILLE KY. 270.825.5100 I hope to speak with him via phone this afternoon. I have assured Doris and will tell Wallace how much we all love him and that thousands of people have been praying to God for his healing and recovery. WILL GIVE YOU ANOTHER UPDATE WHEN I CAN SPEAK TO HIM.
6.30 PM
I DID SPEAK WITH BROTHER WALLACE THIS EVENING. HE IS IN ROOM 402. HE IS STILL VERY WEAK AND EXHAUSTED - BUT MUCH BETTER, FOR WHICH WE PRAISE GOD!
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL
Hershael York: Standing by Dad's bedside with my sisters. It's a family reunion. Dad is very weak but looks good. Long road ahead; not the end of the road.
6:09pm
SATURDAY - 18 APRIL
I just talked with Doris in Wallace's room [3pm]. Wallace is in a lot of pain and discomfort - both from any movement or transferring they do of his body...and also from bedsores he has developed. He is still very weak and exhausted from all the physical trauma of the diseases and surgery and is not re-gaining strength rapidly at all. I didn't even ask to speak to him because I could tell from Doris's report that what he needs right now is rest.
Bobby Greene and Wayne Howard drove there yesterday [friday] and visited with him for a few minutes. The nurses had transferred him from the bed to a sitting chair and had stirred up a lot of discomfort by the move. They also didn't take into account his bedsores - and so the stiffness of the vinyl covering on the sitting chair pressed against his bedsores, making them sorer and more painful. He is much better than he was two weeks ago - but still has a LONG way to go. Pray for him...and for them all.
MONDAY, 13 APRIL
Hershael York: 11.30 am
Wallace York is off the ventilator! He spoke his 1st words to me on the phone. His throat is sore and he can't say much, but he is better.
WE ALL BLESS GOD FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT!
PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING FERVENTLY FOR HIS COMPLETE RECOVERY!
Dave
6:30 pm
Hershael York
I just spoke with Dad. His voice is hoarse, but he said "I love you com todo meu coracao!" He even remembers his Portuguese!
DAVE PARKS
I spoke with Doris York by phone earlier this evening [about 6:30pm] and she wants everyone to know how much they both love you all and THANK YOU for your concern and for your PRAYERS TO GOD on their behalf. GOD HAS DONE WONDERS THIS PAST WEEK - and we are asking Him for more!
9:56 pm
Hershael York
More progress with Dad. They removed the NG tube. Tomorrow they will sit him up in a chair. I just prayed with him over the phone and he is doing well, determined to preach again. He still has pneumonia, but sitting up will help with that. I can't thank you enough for your prayers. Please continue with the assurance that God is working in concert with the prayers of His people.
WEDNESDAY, 9.00 PM
Hershael York: Update on my dad: He is still in ICU and very weak, but vital systems are much better. He is having a lot of problems with his incision. Yesterday they had to open it again (this is the 2nd time since surgery). Today he seemed weaker than yesterday, but this is probably a result of the physical therapy wearing him out. Please continue to pray for the incision to heal and for added strength.
Wed 9:07pm
THURSDAY - 16 APRIL
Spoke with Doris this morning. Wallace continues to improve since Monday. Incision is still open and draining. THEY ARE PLANNING TO MOVE HIM INTO A PRIVATE ROOM THIS AFTERNOON. He is in the REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN MADISONVILLE KY. 270.825.5100 I hope to speak with him via phone this afternoon. I have assured Doris and will tell Wallace how much we all love him and that thousands of people have been praying to God for his healing and recovery. WILL GIVE YOU ANOTHER UPDATE WHEN I CAN SPEAK TO HIM.
6.30 PM
I DID SPEAK WITH BROTHER WALLACE THIS EVENING. HE IS IN ROOM 402. HE IS STILL VERY WEAK AND EXHAUSTED - BUT MUCH BETTER, FOR WHICH WE PRAISE GOD!
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL
Hershael York: Standing by Dad's bedside with my sisters. It's a family reunion. Dad is very weak but looks good. Long road ahead; not the end of the road.
6:09pm
SATURDAY - 18 APRIL
I just talked with Doris in Wallace's room [3pm]. Wallace is in a lot of pain and discomfort - both from any movement or transferring they do of his body...and also from bedsores he has developed. He is still very weak and exhausted from all the physical trauma of the diseases and surgery and is not re-gaining strength rapidly at all. I didn't even ask to speak to him because I could tell from Doris's report that what he needs right now is rest.
Bobby Greene and Wayne Howard drove there yesterday [friday] and visited with him for a few minutes. The nurses had transferred him from the bed to a sitting chair and had stirred up a lot of discomfort by the move. They also didn't take into account his bedsores - and so the stiffness of the vinyl covering on the sitting chair pressed against his bedsores, making them sorer and more painful. He is much better than he was two weeks ago - but still has a LONG way to go. Pray for him...and for them all.
WALLACE YORK - THE LORD'S DAY, 12 APRIL
Hershael York 4:33 PM
Drs. reopened his incision to clean out infection, and are leaving it open for a few days. Hoping to remove ventiator tomorrow.
4:33pm
Hershael York: 8:30 PM
Tanya has gone to Madisonville to help with Dad. Please pray that he will be able to breathe on his own tomorrow, that his fever will go down, that his pain will lessen, and that his infection will end. For those who have asked about cards. Their address is Wallace and Doris York 100 Mohawk Drive, Princeton, KY 42445.
Drs. reopened his incision to clean out infection, and are leaving it open for a few days. Hoping to remove ventiator tomorrow.
4:33pm
Hershael York: 8:30 PM
Tanya has gone to Madisonville to help with Dad. Please pray that he will be able to breathe on his own tomorrow, that his fever will go down, that his pain will lessen, and that his infection will end. For those who have asked about cards. Their address is Wallace and Doris York 100 Mohawk Drive, Princeton, KY 42445.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
WALLACE YORK - SATURDAY, 11 APRIL
HERSHAEL WRITES ON HIS FACEBOOK: 1:45 PM
An update on my Dad: he has suffered a bit of a setback. Still unable to come off the ventilator, he has developed an infection and we don't know its source. They are giving him blood (which is not unusual), but the MD says he is still a very sick man. My family and I are very grateful for your prayers.
An update on my Dad: he has suffered a bit of a setback. Still unable to come off the ventilator, he has developed an infection and we don't know its source. They are giving him blood (which is not unusual), but the MD says he is still a very sick man. My family and I are very grateful for your prayers.
Friday, April 10, 2009
WALLACE YORK - FRIDAY, 10 APRIL
12:30 am
Hershael York: Read Dad Romans 8, prayed. I spoke to him in Portuguese and he understood perfectly. He hasn't lived in Brazil since 1961! His mind is fine.
Hershael York: 30 mins with Dad early on this Good Friday AM. From 5-5:30 (CDT) he and I will be rendering praises to a crucified Savior from the ICU!
7:40 am
Hershael York: I believe Dad will have the ventilator removed today. Pray that he can breathe on his own and they won't have to re-entubate. He's stirring more now.
2:00 pm
Hershael York: Doc decided to wait 1 more day to remove ventilator just to be safe. Dad is in some pain but all signs are good. Tornados reported nearby.
8:30 pm
Hershael York: I am amazed at the mercies of God dropped on us, handfuls on purpose. Prayers, calls, visits. The Yorks are grateful for all of these things
FROM DAVE PARKS:
I posted this message on Hershael's Facebook on behalf of us all:
Hershael, I have been following your posts all week and re-posting them on our BFM blog. We continue to fervently pray to God for Wallace, asking the Father for an Epaphroditus mercy - Phil 2.27. Please tell Wallace and your mother how many thousands of prayers have been raised to God - and that we love them...and you all...more than we can tell.
HERSHAEL RESPONDED:
Dave: I thank you for helping others pray for Dad. It means more to him and to all of us than I can tell you. He is making progress, more slowly than I would like, but it's a lot better place than we were last Sunday or Monday night. Keep assaulting heaven with your prayers. He sends his love and gratitude.
Hershael York: Read Dad Romans 8, prayed. I spoke to him in Portuguese and he understood perfectly. He hasn't lived in Brazil since 1961! His mind is fine.
Hershael York: 30 mins with Dad early on this Good Friday AM. From 5-5:30 (CDT) he and I will be rendering praises to a crucified Savior from the ICU!
7:40 am
Hershael York: I believe Dad will have the ventilator removed today. Pray that he can breathe on his own and they won't have to re-entubate. He's stirring more now.
2:00 pm
Hershael York: Doc decided to wait 1 more day to remove ventilator just to be safe. Dad is in some pain but all signs are good. Tornados reported nearby.
8:30 pm
Hershael York: I am amazed at the mercies of God dropped on us, handfuls on purpose. Prayers, calls, visits. The Yorks are grateful for all of these things
FROM DAVE PARKS:
I posted this message on Hershael's Facebook on behalf of us all:
Hershael, I have been following your posts all week and re-posting them on our BFM blog. We continue to fervently pray to God for Wallace, asking the Father for an Epaphroditus mercy - Phil 2.27. Please tell Wallace and your mother how many thousands of prayers have been raised to God - and that we love them...and you all...more than we can tell.
HERSHAEL RESPONDED:
Dave: I thank you for helping others pray for Dad. It means more to him and to all of us than I can tell you. He is making progress, more slowly than I would like, but it's a lot better place than we were last Sunday or Monday night. Keep assaulting heaven with your prayers. He sends his love and gratitude.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
WALLACE YORK - THURSDAY, 9 APRIL
HERSHAEL POSTED ON HIS FACEBOOK, 2:30 PM
Just spent an hour in Dad's ICU room. He can hear and respond w/a nod. Vital signs improving but this is long & tough. Keep praying please.
4:00 pm
Hershael York: MD just left, said Dad is improving, lungs clearing, kidneys working. He hopes to have him off the ventilator this weekend and give him food
7:16 pm
Hershael York Just read Psalm 34 to Dad. The corners of his closed eyes wrinkle in a peaceful smile.
Just spent an hour in Dad's ICU room. He can hear and respond w/a nod. Vital signs improving but this is long & tough. Keep praying please.
4:00 pm
Hershael York: MD just left, said Dad is improving, lungs clearing, kidneys working. He hopes to have him off the ventilator this weekend and give him food
7:16 pm
Hershael York Just read Psalm 34 to Dad. The corners of his closed eyes wrinkle in a peaceful smile.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
WALLACE YORK - WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL
HERSHAEL YORK POSTS ON FACEBOOK, 11:38 am: Just received word that Dad's kidneys are functioning. He is responding better. Still on ventilator.
ALSO: Doris York called today to report that there are some improvements today. Kidney Dr came in and said he is encouraged. Primary Care Dr came in and said he is encouraged. Surgeon came in and said he is encouraged. He wasn't sure Wallace would make it through surgery.
GOD BE PRAISED!
ALSO: Doris York called today to report that there are some improvements today. Kidney Dr came in and said he is encouraged. Primary Care Dr came in and said he is encouraged. Surgeon came in and said he is encouraged. He wasn't sure Wallace would make it through surgery.
GOD BE PRAISED!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
WALLACE YORK - TUESDAY, 7 APRIL UPDATE
Hershael posts on his Facebook:
Update on Dad: he has responded some today, but his kidney function is very bad. He might go on dialysis soon. Pray for his lungs to clear.
Update on Dad: he has responded some today, but his kidney function is very bad. He might go on dialysis soon. Pray for his lungs to clear.
Monday, April 6, 2009
WALLACE YORK - MONDAY EVENING UPDATE
Hershael posted at 8:40pm:
Dad had to be put back on ventilator. A little setback, but heart is strong, brain function normal. They will keep him sedated a day or two.
Pray for Dad's lungs to clear, kidneys to function, body to strengthen. Recovery might take a bit longer, but we are cautiously optimistic.
Dad had to be put back on ventilator. A little setback, but heart is strong, brain function normal. They will keep him sedated a day or two.
Pray for Dad's lungs to clear, kidneys to function, body to strengthen. Recovery might take a bit longer, but we are cautiously optimistic.
WALLACE YORK - MONDAY MORNING UPDATE
Hershael writes on his Facebook update around 9:45 am Monday morning:
Doc says Dad not out of woods yet but he is cautiously optimistic. Bacteria in his blood from the stomach ulcer has caused systemic problems.
Doc says Dad not out of woods yet but he is cautiously optimistic. Bacteria in his blood from the stomach ulcer has caused systemic problems.
WALLACE YORK - POST SURGERY
Monday morning, 8.15 am, 6 April
Doris York called me last night from her home. Hershael and Tanya were staying at the hospital overnight with Wallace. She repeated that Wallace had come through the surgery and they had discovered a bleeding stomach ulcer. They debrided some of the contamination from his abdominal area. He is in ICU and on a ventilator. The surgeons have told them that he is 'not out of the woods' yet - that the next 24 hours will be critical.
Please continue to pray for his healing and recovery.
Dave
Doris York called me last night from her home. Hershael and Tanya were staying at the hospital overnight with Wallace. She repeated that Wallace had come through the surgery and they had discovered a bleeding stomach ulcer. They debrided some of the contamination from his abdominal area. He is in ICU and on a ventilator. The surgeons have told them that he is 'not out of the woods' yet - that the next 24 hours will be critical.
Please continue to pray for his healing and recovery.
Dave
Sunday, April 5, 2009
WALLACE YORK UPDATE
It is now 9:30 pm EDST, Sunday evening.
I got a call on my cell phone as I was leaving from church services tonight from a member who had already arrived home. He said that he accessed Hershael's Facebook page and that Hershael reported that Wallace had come through the surgery well - certainly much better than anticipated - and that he was much improved from his pre-surgery condition. I am not registered on Facebook, so I can't give you any more details than were related to me.
But, this certainly is good news - and we praise God. Continue to pray for his complete recovery.
Dave
I got a call on my cell phone as I was leaving from church services tonight from a member who had already arrived home. He said that he accessed Hershael's Facebook page and that Hershael reported that Wallace had come through the surgery well - certainly much better than anticipated - and that he was much improved from his pre-surgery condition. I am not registered on Facebook, so I can't give you any more details than were related to me.
But, this certainly is good news - and we praise God. Continue to pray for his complete recovery.
Dave
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST - WALLACE YORK
Sunday afternoon, 2 pm edst, 5 April 2009
re: Wallace York
I am going to write as quickly as I can and get this online – but I started receiving phone calls on my way home from services this morning that an announcement had been made in Ashland Avenue Baptist Church that Wallace York was in the hospital in Madisonville and was in critical condition – life-threatening.
I just spoke with Doris York, who is in the ER with him. He has been sick for most of the week. Has been to the ER 4 times already before this morning. He has been suffering from an obstructed bowel. They have performed several enemas of different kinds. This morning, he began to vomit a dark substance. They don’t know whether it’s dried blood or what. They suspect he has a perforated colon and infection may be setting into his abdominal area.
He has also contracted pneumonia from the inactivity of the past several days, and his kidneys are shutting down.
They are preparing the operating room as quickly as they can to perform the emergency surgery to try to determine what his condition is. There are many risks. He may not survive the surgery. But, he is in God’s hands. Doris is understandably very shaken up, but they are committing themselves into the care of the Father’s wisdom and love.
Please pray for Brother Wallace and Doris – and their family – and for the surgeons who will be performing the surgery.
To you fellow directors of BFM – Wallace specifically told Doris to call the Directors of BFM and ask us to pray for him. Wallace loves us – and we love him.
Dave
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
re: Wallace York
I am going to write as quickly as I can and get this online – but I started receiving phone calls on my way home from services this morning that an announcement had been made in Ashland Avenue Baptist Church that Wallace York was in the hospital in Madisonville and was in critical condition – life-threatening.
I just spoke with Doris York, who is in the ER with him. He has been sick for most of the week. Has been to the ER 4 times already before this morning. He has been suffering from an obstructed bowel. They have performed several enemas of different kinds. This morning, he began to vomit a dark substance. They don’t know whether it’s dried blood or what. They suspect he has a perforated colon and infection may be setting into his abdominal area.
He has also contracted pneumonia from the inactivity of the past several days, and his kidneys are shutting down.
They are preparing the operating room as quickly as they can to perform the emergency surgery to try to determine what his condition is. There are many risks. He may not survive the surgery. But, he is in God’s hands. Doris is understandably very shaken up, but they are committing themselves into the care of the Father’s wisdom and love.
Please pray for Brother Wallace and Doris – and their family – and for the surgeons who will be performing the surgery.
To you fellow directors of BFM – Wallace specifically told Doris to call the Directors of BFM and ask us to pray for him. Wallace loves us – and we love him.
Dave
3985 Boston Road
Lexington KY 40514
859.223.8374 phone
859.223.8954 fax
daveparks@insightbb.com
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