Pete Meurer remains in the ICU at Corewell Butterworth where he is receiving treatment for a severe staph infection within his bloodstream. He is expected to remain in the ICU for another week before a rehabilitation plan is established.
Ron Borst will begin radiation treatments on Monday, October 20, to minimize the impact of his MALT Lymphoma. Treatments will take place every weekday through November 5.
June Packer (Friend at Home) underwent a spinal nerve ablation on Monday, October 13. Please pray for encouraging results and management of pain.
Jan Vruggink (Friend at Home) continues to trust in the promises of God as she receives hospice care at Georgetown Manor. Please pray for God’s faithfulness and peace to encompass Jan’s entire family.
Ron Wabeke was emergently admitted to Trinity Health St. Mary’s on Tuesday, October 14. Doctors are addressing the retention of fluid near the heart. The possibility of additional tests and/or a heart cath are being considered.
Tom McCoy will undergo a nerve block injection of his upper spine on Friday, October 17; please pray for the injection to be effective. Additionally, he is consulting with his doctor to determine a course of treatment for the degeneration of the lower L4 and L5 vertebrae.
Barb McCoy's latest spinal nerve block injections have provided relief from the persistent pain.
Holly Raglin consulted with her doctor on Tuesday, October 14, regarding the injury to her right hand/wrist. Fortunately, the bone is healing properly. She has been given clearance to return to work without restrictions while she wears the brace.
Laurie Wabeke underwent a successful right hip replacement on Monday, October 13, at Holland Community Hospital. She is recovering at home.
Joe Cleveland underwent left thumb and wrist surgery on Friday, October 10.
Karen Gernaat (Friend at Home) returned home on Friday, October 10, following a hospitalization and care for internal bleeding. She will consult with her doctor on Monday, October 13.
Tom Beltman was transferred to Mary Free Bed on Saturday, October 11; he continues to receive care and therapy for Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
We extend our congratulations to Kristyn DeHorn and Michael Hill as they will be united in marriage on Friday, October 17.
