ELAINE FOLTZ: (11-28-07) Larry Foltz reports that his wife, Elaine, had to be taken to the emergency room in Wharton on 11-24-07 where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was still in ICU on 11-27-07. Her immune system is down due to on-going chemo treatments she was on and the pneumonia that she has is resistant to the antibotics. In all probability, Elaine will be in the hospital a good while. They will stop all chemo until she recovers from this illness. Remember
Elaine and Larry in your daily prayers.
Nelson Foehner, FAC.
DAVID SHEETZ - (11-26-07 - Forrest) Received a call from David and had a lengthy
visit with him. He has been living in Florida and working for the Sheriff's Dept in Pinellas Park. He was recently involved in an auto accident and the driver of the other vehicle was a "wanted subject".but David did not know he was "wanted". Subject ran from the scene and David later had to have surgery on his left knee because of this accident. The "wanted subject" was arrested later with a quanity of "illegal drugs". David stated that as of 12-20-07 he will be vested in the Sheriff's Dept down in Florida and will be moving back to Bayfield, Colorado to live and continue in his previous business there of "deer lease hunting and guiding". His knee is doing great now and to tell all his HPD friends "hello".
DOYLE GREEN: Judy writes that Doyle had double doses of chemo this past Sat and Sun which left him very swollen, tired and emotional. He had off Monday and today he was to have his stem cell transplant at M.D. Anderson. He will be allowed to stay at home and will have no immune system during a four to six week process. He will not be able to have any visitors and will spend most of this time in bed and he will be very weak. He must walk 10 minutes 3 times a day and must eat although the chemo causes sores in the mouth. Although this will be an extremely difficult treatment over an extended period, Doyle and Judy feel that he will successfully complete this procedure and at the end he will be well. Please pray for Doyle and Judy throughout the coming days and weeks that God would give Doyle the strength and endurance and the never ending will to get better and regain his good health.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
RUBY STONE - (11-20-07 - Forrest) We had a visit with Ruby by phone. She has had many medical problems in the past and additional ones as well as some of the old problelms still hanging on. She has had allegry problems for years and her back problems consist of compressed disks within the vertebra in her back that is very painful. She went to her Dr today and he is to start injections in her back soon. Also an eye problem that is to (in the future) also get injections with a medication that is akin to chemo for cancer treatment but is also used for her type of eye problems. Please keep Ruby in your thoughts and prayers.
ELAINE FOLTZ - 11-17-07 - (e-mail from Larry Foltz to Forrest) Elaine has cancer in the lymph nodes at the base of her neck. Her visit to her Drs on 11-02-07 as she has been eating normally, the Dr removed her feeding tubes.She has lost some 30 lbs but holding on to her weight at around 129 lbs. Was examined again on 11-7-07 and the Dr said the swelling of the lymph nodes was remarkably reduced from his original exam.This is after only one round of chemo NOR are they as tender now as when she started her chemo. Her head was shaved on 11-9-07 and given a new wig. She received her 2nd round of Chemo on 11-14-07 and did well. Larry said they are very appreciative for all the thoughts and prayers. Please continue keeping both Elaine and Larry in your daily prayers.
ROBERT L. (BOB) HORTON - (11-17-07 - Forrest) We had a long visit with Bob and found that he has had a number of illness' and operations since about 2001. Has had diabetes but with a regimented diet and exercise, it is under control.Had a cyst surgically removed from his colon and about 14'' inches of his colon removed and a colostomy bag installed which was later surgically removed. Stated that his surgeries were about every 3 months apart for a while. He the had an aorta anuersym that had to be corrected. A hernia was then surgically corrected and a mesh was installed which got infected and had to be removed in 2004. His "plate has been rather full" BUT he is very upbeat and has not lost any of his sense of humor. Please keep Bob in your hearts and prayers.
GENE COX - (11-14-07 - Forrest) We visited with Gene by phone and he is doing pretty good. He still is having breathing problems, on oxygen and was on his breathing machine when we called. Please keep Gene in your daily prayers.
BARBARA JO ELLISON - (11-14-07 -Joycie Barnes (sister) to Forrest) We visited with Joycie Barnes (sister) who stated that Barbara still has to go to the Hospital (M.D. Anderson) about every 2 weeks for her chemo treatament. Stated that she had just gotten out of the hospital a few days ago but was put back in M.D. Anderson Monday, 11-12-07, as she had a "set-back" and Drs felt it was related to her previous chemo treatment. Barbara has had her "plate full" for several months and please keep her in your daily prayers that she will have her cancer put in remission very soon.
SIDNEY O. GAYLORD - (11-08-07- Marilyn Gaylord to Forrest) Visited with Marilyn (wife) by phone and and Sid has had brain tumor surgery. He is now home recovering but his recovery is very slow. His brain has been damaged by his treatment and he has trouble with concentration and using his arms and legs, extremely weak and sleeps about 98% of the time. He was not speaking when they arrived home but is now talking in short phrases and seems to be getting stronger. He also has trouble swallowing and is on a soft liquid diet. Sid's recovery period is much slower and longer due to hige dose of radiation, chemo, small appetite during his stay in the hospital and already fatigued from a year's treatment. Marilyn had to quit her job at the Conroe ISD to care for him. Please keep Sidney and Marilyn in your daily prayers.
Gene Sheppard (11-6-07 E-Mail from Charlie Pope) is having a procedure done on his eye today in an attempt to restore sight in it.He had an implanted radio active seed placed in it about a year ago to kill a cancerous tumor.That took care of the cancer.Recently he under went bypass surgery and had a heartvalve replaced.Due to having to take blood thinners the site of the tumor in his eye hemorrhaged causing loss of sight in that eye.On 11-2-07 Dorris,Genes wife found out she has stage two breast cancer.They are now waiting on the Dr's.to see how it will be treated.They would appreciate everyones prayers.
JACKIE ALBERTSON - (11-06-07 - E-Mail from HenryPressley) Widow of Lt. Charlie Albertson was released from Ben Taub Hospital today and has checked inti the Pine Ridge Health Care, 1620 Hyway 59, N. Livingston, TeX. 936-327-5415. She did break both wrist but the concussion did not stop her since of humor. She will be at the above facility about 6 weeks. Previous information indicates Jackie the widow of Lt. Charlie Albertson, who died about 10 years ago. Jackie fell exiting a restaurant in Livingston, Thursday evening 11-1-2007. She was taken to Ben Taub and was still in the emergency room when I called at 2 PM today. She may have a concussion along with both wrist being fractured.
JAMES D. PONDER - (11-4-07 - Kendrick) Talked with Ponder by phone this evening. He has had a multitude of medical problems for several years. He is diabetic and has been diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disease (Homozygous hemoglobin D Punjab). This disease results in severe anemia and a clinical syndrome similar to that of sickle cell disease. He said not much is known about the disease and that there are only a couple of other cases of it in the United States. Since not much is known about the disease the treatment is experimental. He is receiving injections of Epogen in an attempt to stimulate red blood cell production. As a result, his diabetes in out of control. He is to see an endocrinologist in the coming days. Please keep him in your prayers.
DONALD A. "HOOT" GIBSON - (11-02-07 - "Hoot" to Forrest) - We received a call from "Hoot" who stated that most of his medical problems began this past April. At that time cancer was found in his colon and approx. 8 to 9 inches of his colon was removed. Also at the time that they did the colon surgery, he also had his gall bladder removed. He also had kidney stones and after 2 hospital stays and one in office proceedure, his urologist finally got all the kidney stones removed. His latest problem is that he has been bleeding internally. A colonscopy was performed and found that his stomach lining was "messed up" and has some colitis but he is CANCER FREE. He is being medicated for the the stomach lining problem and now he has an appointment with his internest on 11-09-07. Please keep "Hoot" in your daily prayers.
PATTI GAMBINO: We visited with Patti Saturday at her home where she is recovering from some extensive back surgery, more than originally intended. She is required to wear a back brace and she, at this point, is very restricted in movements and has to be very careful for the next couple of weeks. She has some pain but is managing with some medication. She is being cared for by her able nurse, Sal, who is there taking care of her every need. His back is not 100% since he pulled a muscle in it recently. Our prayers go out to Patti that her pain would ease and recovery would be swift and complete and that Sal likewise would fully recover.
Nelson Foehner, FAC
ROBERT D. (BOB) DAVIS - (11-02-07 - Forrest) Called and talked with both Bob and (wife) Shirley. Bob has a condition where all the cartledges in his body joints have deterrioated, and has suffered with this condition serveral years. She says that Bob is doing pretty good, and thinks that his speech has improved. He has been able to drive himself back and forth to his doctor. This condition is very painful and he is seeing a pain specialist about every 6 weeks and is on medication for this pain. Shirley has osteo-arthritis in her neck and back and is seeing the the same doctor that Bob is going to. Please keep Bob and Shirley in your daily prayers.
ELAINE FOLTZ - (11-02-07 - Forrest) Visited with Larry by phone and he stated that Elaine had a portacath installed and her first chemo treatment on 10-24-07. She has had breast cancer and she is currently free of the breast cancer but the present cancer showed back up in the lymph nodes at the base of her neck. She is handling this chemo very well. She will get a chemo treatment every 3 weeks for 4 to 6 months. Please keep Elaine and Larry in your daily prayers
E.J. MIKEAL - (Delvin Kendrick - 11-2-07) I talked to Sue Mikeal, she said E.J. is back in Triumph Hospital Clear Lake 350 Blossom St., Webster, TX 77598 about a week ago. He is in Room #222. She said he has been losing blood and had a procedure this morning to try to find the source, but no internal bleeding was found. She said he has lost about 100 lbs. Keep E.J. in your daily prayers.
DAN DOETTERL - (11-2-07 - Marjorie Doetterl - Forrest) - Information this date from Marjorie that Dan was admited to the Northwest Medical Center Hospital on 11-1-07 with stomach problems. Tests were run yesterday and more due today. No results back from any of the tests but Marjorie will update us as test information is received..
ROY LECOMPTE - (11-2-07 - Forrest) Visited with Roy by phone and he is home recuperating from a motorcycle accident that he had on August 10, 2007. He had many fractures and dislocations.Stated that he seemed to be getting better and is not taking any physical therapy other than on his own. He lost 23 pounds but seems to have gained some of that back as he is eating well. He is also able to get in and out of bed by himself but he still can't raise his right arm above his head. He is able to drive and is going back to his bone doctor on on 11-19-07 as he is in constant pain in his right shoulder. He is also able to sleep some but went for an extended length of time when he was in such pain that he could not sleep. Please keep Roy in yur daily prayers.
SHERWOOD JETT - (11-2-07 - Forrest) Visited with Sherwood by phone and he again related that all his medical problems are as a result of his diabetes. He did say that he thought that he might be improving just a litte. Still has eye problems, ie; blind in his right eye and only has blurred vision of up to about 4 feet in the left eye.He states that he has pain and problems with his legs and that the sore that he got on his right foot while in the hospital will not heal. He has been fitted with a special boot that protects this foot from further injury and he sees a Podiatrist (foot doctor) for that problem. States that Jeannette (wife) is going to retire about 12-l-07 so as to be home with him more and help attend to his needs at home. Please keep Sherwood and Jeanette in your daily prayers.
