the Centrist

Dear friends and family:

From Cousin Patti (Fredonia Patti):

Sister Mary, who worked for a home health agency, was out making her rounds visiting homebound patients when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, a gas station was just a block away She walked to the station to borrow a gas can and buy some gas. The attendant told her that the only gas can he owned had been loaned out, but she could wait until it was returned.
Since the nun was on the way to see a patient, she decided not to wait and walked back to her car.
She looked for something in her car that she could fill with gas and spotted the bedpan she was taking to the patient.
Always resourceful, she carried the bedpan to the station, filled it with gas, and carried the full bedpan back to her car.
As she was pouring the gas into her tank, two men watched from across the street.
One of the them turned to the other and said, “If it starts, I’m turning Catholic

Prayer:
Answered Prayer: Son Tim has gotten a good report (melanoma) and does not need to be seen for 8 months (Sloan Kettering, NYC); Former Secretary Claudia cancer did not invade and will need only one radiation treatment, from Hawaii: Rachel’s surgeon called last night and said the biopsy was clean (breast biopsy). We’re very grateful, as you can imagine! Thank you for your prayers.,
Prayer Requests: Pray for the following: Bonnie Erbie (author accusing Christians of being knuckle dragger), Brother Pat still having problems with his liver, but new stint has allowed some pain relief and normal temperatures, pray for matching; niece Rhonda … undiagnosed debilitating pain (last week) – diagnosed as pluracy and several broken ribs, she is in much pain; former employee Tessie – recent loss of husband, pray for strength and family; Close friend of our family Adam R. loss of wife due to suicide … pray for strength; Pray for a revival of our nuclear families; Pray for alternative families, for wisdom and spiritual guidance in rearing their children; pray for spiritual wisdom for America’s leaders; Pray for workers and families of plants closing.
Brother Les … severe arthritis; pray for his main care giver, our sister Valarie for wisdom and strength
Pray for our nation and President. Pray for civility in upcoming election. Pray that slander and mean spirited methods stop (attacks from leftist blogs) and that this hatred is not met with like hatred from the right.
For friend Gary … brother Rich passed recently, pray for Gary and his family as well a Rick’s wife Ev.
Pray for Michele is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, keep her in prayer; no change.
For my prayer partner Ron and his wife Judy … Ron’s father has been placed at home with assistance from hospice.
Please keep praying for Chris M. He is a young man with a painful neuralgia of unknown origin – no change.
Continue to pray that Dan and Betsey sell their home in Kettering, Ohio … still no serious buyers.
Continue to pray for a smooth transition for Betsey with her new position
Please continue to pray for health issues for five of our nieces and Marilyn.
Continue to pray for our troops at 9:00 P.M. each evening.
Pastors: Dan, John, Tom, Lyell, Steve D, search committee Clermont, wisdom for all leadership at Yates Baptist, Whittikers, Neil, and Steve T for their ministries, ease of stress, and courage to spread the gospel
Clermont Sunday School
Ken & Vicki’s son, is on his way to Iraq for his construction job.
Debbie and Dave son Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Bill B’s niece, Rhonda, is suffering from plurasy and broken ribs. She is in a lot of pain.
Jack has three more working days until retirement. He has mixed emotions. Pray for his transition, and also for Linda during this time of transition.
Bill K’s nephew, Kim Hooper, is in the military in Afghanistan. His wife and children are here. Pray for them while they are separated especially during this Christmas season.
Shirley’s Debbie’s mom and Debbie during this trying time.
Garry and Wanda’s daughter-in-law, Mary Beth, was hospitalized Friday night with severe chest pains.
Twila’s friend, Brandon recently received an artificial heart. He is in the Marines, married six months and needs prayer.

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,

Dr B