UPDATE ON AILEEN AND MIKE

From Aileen's husband, Mike:

February 7, 2011

Aileen is still doing well in the same ways, however she had about a 45 minute procedure to put some type of filters to block the blood clots from moving up from her legs to the organs; heart, lungs, brain, ect. She does have quite a few more clots in both legs today so the doc thought it was necessary to get one put in as soon as possible. She did very well during the procedure. I'm proud of her.


February 13, 2011

Just got back from Billings, and touring and meeting the staff at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. What an incredibly impressive facility and staff.

(From Sally Boyd:

Aileen has been in an uncommunicative state since a series of strokes this past Thanksgiving Day. She is a 37 year old mother of two little boys, and her husband Mike has been a faithful and faith-filled support to her over these many weeks in the hospital in Rapid City, S.D. He is now seeking long-term care for her, but must wait for another round of fever-related-to-infection to be addressed. He appreciates prayers for his beloved wife and for his little family.)

Sally Boyd is the priest who ministers to Aileen and Mike.

For Aileen:

May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you, God the Holy Spirit give you strength. May God the holy and undivided Trinity guard your body, save your soul, and bring you safely to his heavenly country; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

O God, give to Mike and all who watch and wait with Aileen strength and courage during this difficult time. Surround them with your presence in the power of your Holy Spirit that they may trust in your everlasting love.

From Ann.

UPDATE: Also from Ann:

On Saturday the 12th JT Thurston passed away unexpectedly. Please keep Annie, Codi, Cassie, Hilary, and Wyatt in your prayers. Information regarding a memorial services is pending.

May JT Thurston rest in peace and rise in glory.

May God give Annie, Codi, Cassie, Hilary, and Wyatt comfort, consolation, and the peace that passes understanding to keep their minds and hearts in Christ Jesus.