Brady Bohl (five-year-old son of Zach and Katie) was encouraged by his recent counts in relationship to his cancerous tumor. For that reason, doctors proceeded with the third round of the most aggressive chemo Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11. Please pray for ongoing healing, strength, and victory over the cancer.
Joel Bos underwent surgery on Monday, April 7, to remove a cataract from his left eye--while also performing a cornea transplant. Additionally, he struggles with chronic back pain.
Beverly Mulder will undergo a total right knee transplant on Thursday, April 10, at Holland Community Hospital.
Tom and Amy Hower appreciate your prayers as they serve as caregivers for their son, Jonah (stage 5 kidney disease), their son, Joshua (deteriorating heart/lung function), Tom's dad, Bob (hospitalized with a bowel obstruction), and Amy's mom, Ruth Bolhuis (recovering from stroke-like symptoms). Please consider the following meal-train opportunity as they continue to care for their family: mealtrain.com/trains/edzo12
Phil Dreyer was admitted to Corewell Butterworth Hospital on Wednesday, March 26. Following an MRI, doctors determined that the treatments are no longer effective. Phil returned home on Saturday, March 29; he is receiving hospice care. Please continue to pray for the peace of the Holy Spirit for Phil and Maxine--and their entire family.
Laurie Tornga is recovering at home following surgery to remove an ovarian mass on Monday, March 24. The pathology report confirmed that the mass was benign. Praise the Lord!
Tony Trevino returned home on Tuesday, April 1, following surgery for papillary cancer in his thyroid on March 26 in Ann Arbor. Doctors were able to remove all the cancer; praise the Lord. He will now be taking a radioactive iodine pill for six weeks to destroy any remaining cancer cells.
▪ Bonnie Beerens - Sunset
▪ Lloyd Bekkering - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Judy Benninger - Oaks at Jamestown
▪ Ardith Bos - Home ▪ Donna Brower - Byron Manor
▪ Paul Brower - Sunset
▪ Ken DeVree - Home
▪ Corry Donker - Sunset
▪ Ginny Grasman - Sunset Manor ▪ Lois Groothuis - American House
▪ Janet Hoekstra - Raybrook ▪ Valda Levander - Home ▪ Harv Meeusen - Home ▪ Cornella Petroelje - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Ron Phillips - Georgetown Manor ▪ Mark Raglin - Home
▪ Bob Ricord - Home
▪ Lois Schut - Home ▪ Tony Sturm - GR Veteran’s Home ▪ Eris Timmer - Royal Park
▪ Ellen VandenBand - Home ▪ Gene VanderWall - Sunset Manor
▪ Marlene VanKomen - Sheldon Meadows ▪ Karen VanOeveren - Home ▪ Jan Vruggink - Georgetown Manor ▪ Jean Walcott - The Oaks at Jamestown
Eric Geissler will undergo surgery on his torn ACL on Wednesday, March 26.
Joyce Tiesman underwent an endovascular procedure on Tuesday, March 25, to increase blood circulation in the main artery of her right leg. The procedure was more extensive than planned--requiring a night of hospitalization. She returned home on Wednesday, March 26, to continue her recovery.
Glenn Kooiker underwent hip replacement surgery on Thursday, March 20. He is now recovering at home.
Ron Borst began a new round of treatment for MALT lymphoma--a form of cancer that cannot be cured--however, it can remain under control with proper treatment. This care regimen will continue through April.
Connor Schwartz continues to heal from eye surgeries performed on February 18 and 19 in Fairfax, Virginia. At this time, his left eye has experienced noticeable improvement. However, his right eye remains compromised with no change. Please pray for patience and encouragement as his vision continues to improve.
Joshua Hower returned home on Monday, March 24, following hospitalization for fluid retention and bleeding.
Barb Ricord consulted with her oncologist on Tuesday, March 11. They are confident that all cancer was removed during her latest surgery. Praise the Lord! She will now undergo three short radiation treatments to complete her recovery.
Tim DeWent underwent outpatient rotator cuff surgery on Monday, March 10. Please pray for successful surgery and patience throughout the lengthy healing process.
Shirley VanDis’ latest scans reveal clear margins in relation to her breast cancer surgery as well as no recurrence of uterine cancer. Praise the Lord!
Hope Kamer (8-year-old daughter of Ryan and Alaina) broke her arm during gymnastics practice on Tuesday, February 25. Please pray for quick and complete healing.
Mary Burgess returned home on Thursday, February 20, following the discovery of a mass in her colon. She will undergo both radiation and immunotherapy treatments to slow the progression of the cancer.
Roger Elders had an MRI of his brain on Tuesday, February 18. He also had a consultation regarding speech therapy on Wednesday, February 19, at Mary Free Bed.
