Myriah and Shannon's mom - health

Marilyn has not been well. She's actually been in the hospital since last weekend. Myriah came down to spend time with Shannon and Julius and then went home again. They are going to visit her again today and then spend the night. Anyway, I didn't want to tell you her personal news but this is just a little bit. She can fill in the rest plus give an update on the kiddos. Marilyn will most likely not be returning to the Murphy's house now. They are looking into putting her in a nursing home so that she can get the proper care that she needs.

Deric - Injury

Please pray for brother Deric. He had an accident where he had a neck fractures. He stated "Multiple fractures, in my neck  and back and ribs. Might be medivac to Queens." Lord heal our brother and comfort him during this time. Be with his family during this time. 

Jessica - Aria's Update - upcoming surgery

Aloha Friends and Family, First, we wanted to thank you for your prayers and the prayers of so many! Over the last two days we have received really great news in terms of Aria. First, yesterday we had a meeting with the Genetic doctor and after many questions and a full physical exam she determined that right now they do not want to do any genetic testing. She said that other than the cystic hygroma on her next she does not have any other physical differences. She did say that once they fully remove the growth, and it is tested, they will want to meet with us to go over those results and to see if we need any further testing then, but for now she is doing really good. Then today we had a follow-up appointment with the surgeon and he was really impressed to see how much her cyst has shrunk. He really feels like they can go in now and safely and effectively remove the growth. We are scheduling an appointment at the end of March so he can see her again. Then, after that appointment he would like to go in and remove what is left inside as well as the extra skin outside! We are looking at either April 11th or 25th for that surgery. We are praising God for this great news and feel really blessed by the prayer support we have received; thank you for loving us and our family through this time Blessings, Jessica S.

Tina T. - Nephew health

Please pray for Kevin. He is not doing well at this point and now a minister went to be with him. Pray for peace and comfort for the family. Pray for a miracle in Kevins life (healing and coming to Jesus if he has not done so). 

Chad T. and Jeremy M. - Health

Please pray for Chad and Jeremy. Both are hospitalized at Kaiser and Queens hospital. Pray for good recovery and God's healing on their bodies. 

Lila P. - friend's health

I need major major major super strong prayers right now please! ! Nichole P. sodium levels are high again and causing her to be disoriented,  also another CT scan showed that because of the inflation of the surgery her brain fluid isn't draining as it should.  So another thing they want to do is place a drain tube in her so the fluid can drain, but they don't know if her body can handle the procedure.  Then on top of that close minded doctors said that her days are numbered and she may not be able to go back to maui if she's not stable. 

Prayer Warriors. Please join me and pray for God to send down his strongest healing to stabilize and heal Nichole P. so that she may walk out of this hospital and fly home to be home with our children,  and also live a long and glorious life to see our children and grandchildren to come grow up.  Lord God we believe in your miracles especially when times look too dark to even have faith, and know that you will pull her through so we can be home with our family.  We praise your name and put our faith in your hands knowingly that you  will deliver your promise onto Nichole P. and heal her 100% from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. 

IN JESUS ALL MIGHTY NAME!  AMEN!

Morgan J. - health

From mom: "Morgan is here to get an X-Ray. Her lungs sound worse than it did on Monday. Her pneumonia is not contagious anymore but a different treatment plan is necessary. Keep her in prayer."

Katie G.and Angie H. health

Please pray for Katie G. and Angie S. Health. 

Mike J.- fall

"Took an early morning tumble down the stairs. Prayers needed..."

Rose M.- health/preaching

Asking for special prayers this morning tying to get my blood pressure down it is really spiked for no reason 179/102. Need it to go down  I am also preaching this morning and I know With your prayers  God will have it down soon. Thanks for the prayers

Vicki G.- Marines - in the news

"Please pray for 12 marines.  Missing after helicopter crash off North Shore Thursday Night. High waves making it difficult"

Erin W.- daughter

Please pray for Elina. We are entering day 3 of high fevers due to Roseola. Praying the end of this is near. (Her joint birthday party with her sweet friend Andrew is being postponed to Monday, as a result.)

Rachel J. - injury

The MRI outcome is...Full thickness medial meniscus tear and effusions.  A trip to an orthopedic surgeon is next on my list.  Going to talk to them and see what steps we are going to take to get me healed.

Sidney S. - wife's family

Please pray for the people of Indonesia as they are recieving attacks from radical Muslims which has killed about six so far in their capital of Jakarta.  This country is where my wife is originally from, with family who work in Jakarta.  Thanks!

Sylvia W. - healing

Captain Sylvia W. will be having a heart catheterization on Friday. Depending on the outcome, she may be admitted to the hospital. Please keep Sylvia in your prayers.

Jacqueline B. - Surgery and Recovery

A/Captain Jacqueline B. fell and broke her hip and will be having hip replacement surgery today. Please keep Jacqueline in your prayers.

Neil N. - surgery - recovery (update)

Update: A update on Captain Neil N.: "Neil's surgery is over and the surgeon reports that it looks like it was successful. Praise the Lord! Please keep praying for him and the family through this time of recovery, and that the follow-up pathology report comes back clear. Captain Rubina thanks you for your prayers! Thank you! Grace and peace, Lisa S., Lt. Colonel" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---Please continue to lift up brother Neil in your prayers as he underwent a surgery this morning. Pray for recovery and healing. Pray for his family during this time. 

Lisa T. - Mom's progress

Mom update: For all who don't know. My Mom slipped on ice and fractured her pelvis Sunday night. For my family and Mom's friends. She asked me to send an update to all. She is doing better. Getting stronger everyday. Still in a great deal of pain. She was moved to rehab yesterday. Unknown how many more days she will be in. She missed everyone and thanks everyone for their love and to those who have gone to visit her. (She is still in a place with no wifi...crazy ha. It's 2016)

Barbara M. - broken bone

"I would be walking to work right now on this beautiful tropical day. But traded that for my first ever broken bone." #romans8:28 #aluminumcrutches

Lisa T. - Aunt Injury

"Poor Aunty Bella, slipped on ice and cracked her pelvis :( "

Rhonda G. - SA Officer - Injury

Please, pray for Lt. Cols.Jostein Nielsen and Magna Våje Nielsen, our dear officer-friends serving here in Eastern Europe THQ/Chisinau.  Jostein, who is the Chief Secretary, was hurt during the terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey, earlier today and is undergoing surgery on his leg/knee at a local hospital. Magna was not hurt, but let us remember both of them and their family in Norway.
Salvation Army Moldova joins the world in prayer.

Del B. - broken leg - healing

Major Del B. fell on December 28 and broke his leg in two places. He is in a rehab center for physical therapy and will probably be there for a couple more weeks. Please keep Del in your prayers.

Marilyn B. - healing

The knee replacement surgery for Major Marilyn B. has been postponed due to an infection in her foot. Please continue to pray for Marilyn that the foot will heal and the surgery will get rescheduled soon.

Philipp M. - health

Please pray for my family I have the flu! Kaitlyn is on antibiotic and with a twisted ankle and Ami is being Super Mom. 

I am so thankful for my family.

Sheryl S. - Injured Son

Levi was bit by a dog...we are at the hospital right now. Just glad it wasn't worse. Please pray that all will be okay.

Commissioner Patricia S. - recovery - healing

Commissioner Patricia S. took a tumble Wednesday afternoon. "Unable to get in to see my Dr., we went to the ER for X-RAYS to see if my foot was broken or a bad sprain. I was unable to stand on my right foot, but was happy to hear that the bones were not broken and the plate and screws in my ankle from an injure in the late 90's were not disturbed. I am in a boot and using a walker and/or wheelchair. We would appreciate your prayers as we travel to Atlanta."

David and Geri - pet dog

It's a sad day at the house.  Tomorrow Geraldine L. and I will make one final drive to the vet and bid a last goodbye to Christmas.  She came to me as a package deal.  If I were to marry Geri, I would also get Christmas.  I came out ahead on that one.  Christmas' health has deteriorated over the past month or so.  She's lost her sight, her hearing, and her hips don't support her very well.  She's 17, so she has had a good and long life.  Please keep Geri in your prayers.  She is having a very difficult time as she prepares to let her child go.  The photos attached is how I will always remember Christmas.

Jeff and Maryellen W. - baby born

From Lt. Colonel Lisa S.: "We are so pleased to share with you the wonderful news that baby Joan Elize W. was born yesterday, January 5, 2016, at 4:09 pm, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz and 21 inches long. She is healthy, and mom and dad are doing very well. Congratulations to Lts. Jeff & Maryellen W. on their beautiful bundle of joy! Please keep this precious little one and the brand new parents in your prayers! God bless the Walters Family!"

Joan D. - brother - surgery - healing

For those who may not have heard, here is an update on Ed R. (brother of Lt. Colonel Joan D.). "Ed had his open heart surgery on Tuesday, November 24. Although a complicated and challenging surgery, the surgeon was able to do a six-way bypass. Ed went home in less than four days and his recovery has been nothing short of miraculous. Ed's condition continues to improve and he is experiencing a smooth recovery and feeling stronger each day. As we begin this new year the family is extremely grateful for your prayers and to God for His powerful and evident answer to those prayers. This has indeed been our Christmas miracle this year." May God bless you each one.

RMI - Weather

Hello Major John and Major Mark

This is to inform you that we are facing the beginnings of drought here in RMI. 

Ine and Arno Corps - have not had water in their catchments for some time. And have been asking their neighbors to provide water. 

We are sending both corps ten 5 gallon jugs by boat. This water is only a band-aid. However, we can refill them here as long as water is being sold in the community and as long as Ine and Arno return the jugs to us. 

If that becomes a problem we can dip into our catchments as long as there is water. 

Please remember that Marshallese cannot keep water for themselves - they are bound by custom to share whatever they have. So whatever we send will not just go to the officers and soldiers of the corps - but to whomever asks for water. 

Currently RMI Admin and Rita are OK. We are 68% full at 47,000 gallons. We treat the water with bleach each week. Although Judy and I don't drink catchment water it has been declared safe by the EPA in Majuro.

We go to RRE to get drinking water - so far this has not been a problem. But I have seen at least one water store saying they are without water. 

Dire predictions of El Nino caused drought have been coming since July. Right now this situation seems to be similar to other years - but we will see how things go. 

We will keep you updated!

God bless

johnb

Commissioner Philip - brother - PTG

We received word that Commissioner Philip S, brother, Commissioner B. Gordon S. was Promoted to Glory late yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Please keep the Swyers family in your prayers.

Chris G. - God's strength in his life.

It can be troubling to be in a system of people who say that they care. 

It's not about the uniform or the people that wear it because I am one of them, there just seem to be a bit of life problems that have it me at once and trying to find the needed outlet. Ministry is good and God is better! I will call you soon but in the meantime I ask you to pray for me.

Alissa - Kroc Center - neck

Please pray for Alissa. She has a problem with her neck (nerves, bone) with a possible surgery. Pray for healing and comfort during this time. 

Joe W. - Sister's friend Rovery

Please pray for Lacey, a childhood friend of my sister's who, after suffering an accident,  is in a coma and unable to breath on her own.

Sandy C. - broken hip

Please continue to pray for Sandy. She is currently in the hospital recovering from a fall (broken hip). Pray for healing and peace during this time. 

Ernest C. - injury - surgery - healing

Major Ernest C. fell this morning and broke his ankle. They are going to do surgery as soon as the orthopedic surgeon arrives, and may have to also have to do surgery on his knee. Please keep Ernie, Juanita and the surgeon in your prayers