Good evening, all! Hope you've enjoyed your Sunday. It's been a full afternoon of fish tank cleaning at the Null home. Too bad the Lady Bears couldn't pull it off! Oh well, one victory over the Longhorns this weekend isn't bad (I know, Brian, I know.......only when it's Baylor!).
Let's start off today by saying a big welcome to Ginny and John Donaldson. They visited our class this morning. Great to have you with us, Ginny and John! Some of you will remember Ginny when she was Ginny Doggett. She was a regular attender of our class about five years ago. Well, Ginny has shown back up, this time with a husband and a baby-on-the-way. She is due in July. Congratulations, Ginny D! (she's still Ginny D., you'll see...). We hope to see you guys again next Sunday, Ginny and John!
Next, we need to thank the Hudsons for bringing our snacks. Girl Scout Cookies, no less! Great stuff, Hudsons. We appreciate you. Next Sunday, us Nulls are in charge.
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We have a number of prayers and praises this Sunday. For starters, it looks as though the chances are good that Beth Ramsdell will have little Levi this week. Please keep both of them in your prayers. Here is the latest update I received from Matt today:
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Wes,
We found out this week that Beth's blood pressure is elevated. As a result of this increased blood pressure she will not go back to work.
She will go have it checked again tomorrow, and if it is at the same level, it appears they will induce labor by the end of the week. If it has risen, they might entertain the notion of inducing earlier. If it is lower tomorrow she will ride out the rest of the pregnancy.
I'm not sure when Beth will be back at church, but we will keep you informed on what is happening.
Matt
We found out this week that Beth's blood pressure is elevated. As a result of this increased blood pressure she will not go back to work.
She will go have it checked again tomorrow, and if it is at the same level, it appears they will induce labor by the end of the week. If it has risen, they might entertain the notion of inducing earlier. If it is lower tomorrow she will ride out the rest of the pregnancy.
I'm not sure when Beth will be back at church, but we will keep you informed on what is happening.
Matt
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As you can see, Beth is now at home until the birth. Thank you for praying for them. We are here for you, Beth and Matt!
Leah Magid's father passed away last week. Please pray for Leah and everyone who is mourning his death. We are praying for you, Leah!
Next, I want to say a big praise for Jill VanZee for opening her home for the ladies last Friday night. Even without lil' smokies from me, I think they had a great time! There's even a rumor that another such event will be taking place in about a month. Fellas, we need to get something planned. Thank you so much for your leadership, Jill!!
Bernie Hookham would like for us to pray for the Michaelis family. Beverly Michaelis passed away on Thursday. Please pray for everyone who is mourning her death.
Also on the Hookham front, Jeff leaves this week for a ski trip with the folks from Bernie's work (I still don't know how he manages this . . . . ). Let's pray for safe travel and safe skiing for Jeff. This morning, Jeff promised to text me if he gets caught in an avalanche. Jeff, I will come find you! I promise!
Jill V-Zee would like for us to keep praying for her friend Terah (sp?) Habral. She has great news that it looks as though she is done with all of her treatments for breast cancer. Let's continue to pray that the outlook is good for Terah.
Things look pretty good for Reese Nicholson this week. She only has to have blood drawn this week, which can be done in Waco. So, no trip to Temple for the Nicholsons! Woohoo!! Let's keep praying for strength and positive steps forward for Reese. You will make it, Amy!
Miss Paris Hookham turns 8 tomorrow! Hard to believe. When we started this class on April 14, 2002, Paris was 2 months old (and Raegan still had one month left in Dana's stomach!). Crazy. Get this . . . . I remember what Jeff looked like as a 32 year old! Let's pray that Paris will have a great birthday!
Carey P. leaves on Friday for a week or so in Haiti. Pray for her safe travel and for the entire team she is with while they help the people of Haiti.
Jennifer May would like for us to pray for Ben. His best friend Garrett will be moving to Georgia this week. Ben and Garrett will of course miss each other. Pray for Garrett and his family as they meet new friends and settle into a new town.
Last but certainly not least, Steve R. will begin his treatments in Houston soon. Let's continue to pray for his safe travel and that the treatments will do exactly what they are designed to do.
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I believe that covers our news, prayers, and praises for this Sunday. Please keep reading "Better Together" as you can. We will plan to discuss chapters 32-38 next Sunday. I can't believe tomorrow is February. Before long, it will be April and Easter!!!
Have a great week, everyone! See you next Sunday.
Wes
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