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    Please pray.

    Please pray for the Kelly family that we have known and grown to love over the many years as they go through some difficult times. On August 3rd, Susan (Mom), Bethany, and Jeremiah were in a bad car accident. We are deeply saddened to share that Susan did not recover from her injuries. She is with Jesus. We miss her greatly, but we know she is with her Savior. Jeremiah is doing well. He has some hip pain, but is doing well. He came home from the hospital on Thursday. Bethany had emergency surgery to stop internal bleeding here in Des Moines. She is stable. She is currently in Iowa City had surgery on Friday and is recovering. You can sign up to bring meals https://takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=PLGY6072 You get the most current updates on the Kelly family following the events of August 3, 2022. Abigail is the one updating the page.
    1. Thanks for the links and updates. We're praying.
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    3. Just prayed some more...
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    Please give thanks to the Lord for something He has done.

    Was able to get one of the 23500 BTU air conditioners installed yesterday in the Chapel with a newer, quieter, and more efficient model. We bought the last one.
    1. Please pray.

      Please continue to pray for me. I've been having severe headaches for over a month. A recent MRI shows there is "extra-axial fluid collections that may represent bilateral subdural hygromas with proteinaceous material and/or chronic subdural hemorrhage". As I understand it, this means there's fluid between my skull and brain, pushing down on my brain. It may have been triggered by the blood-thinners they have me on. I'm scheduled to go into the neurologist on 3/18/21. Please pray there will be no permanent damage, and that this can be resolved/healed without surgery or further complications. Thanks.
      1. Thanks for everyone who's been praying. The headaches have greatly diminished. The neurologist said the fluid between my brain and skull was likely caused by a combination of the blood-thinners, and perhaps some kind of trauma. There's no evidence of permanent brain damage, and they think the fluid should gradually go away with time. They just told me to take it easy and wait it out.
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      Please pray.

      Pray for patience as I go through this time of healing of my ankle after surgery.
      1. Hi Karen, We sure miss you and are praying for you every day! Keep trusting the Lord, and get better real soon! Love you... Pastor Jim and Dori