Updates February 4, 2012
We have some of our chapter members and friends who are in need of your prayers. So if you'll please
add them and their families to your personal prayers and also in your prayer groups it would be greatly
appreciated. As we all know those prayers do get answered.
As many of you now know that many hospitals have a Website where you can send a email get well card to a
patient there. So if you send in a prayer request for someone who is in the hospital and they have this option,
please include the address with the request and it will be posted also. Thanks
I have a prayer that I'd like to add here it definitely is non-denominational. But it is one that I think each
and everyone could find it useful in many ways. I hope you agree.
Dear GOD,
Thank you for today,
Amen
* Nancy DeFrance cousin of Barb & Duane Moore 4 February 2012
Nancy is a 1st cousin of mine who live in LA and has been through so much in the past few years she has been the care giver for
her husband for some time, but it appears as tho it is taking it's tole on her, If you will please add her to your prayer list. She is
such a sweet lady. Thank you Barb, PS today Feb 4th is her 79th birthday. The following is a mesage from Nancy.
"I think I've told most of you that I've had a pain in my left leg since the first part of November. Have had it treated for
sciatic nerve, bursitis, muscle cramps and had lots of physical therapy. And it just got worse. The orthopedic doc took an X-
Ray of my hip, saw something not right and had a MRI done. This confirmed that something is not right, the bone is so thin
in my thigh he said I have to have a pin put in or it could break at any time. I've had to stay off my leg since last week and
that's hard to do. I haven't been able to walk for about 2 weeks now. So now I go into hospital Monday, get pin put in and
they can figure out what is causing this. I think it my cancer come back but have to have another test tomorrow and then by
time pin is in, they will do next step. I will be in hospital for at least 3 days. Chuck refuses to have someone stay with him so
niece will check each day. So please don't send e mails till I tell you. If I can, I'll call you with any news. You know not to
call here cause Chuck won't answer the phone. This hasn't been a good month or two. Chuck has been so good about taking care of me and he's not in good health either. Just keep me in your prayers, I really need them now"
* Annie Nelson friend of Bob & Eileen Jenkins 25 January 2012
After returning to Lexington from the holidays with her family on Prince Edward Island Canada, Anne had a MRI of the brain
that showed brain swelling where the tumor was burned out by laser. The components within the swelling are a complicated
mix of tissue, but the upshot is that the swelling threatens vital brain structures (uncus compresses the midbrain). Although
Anne remains stable for the moment, she has no room for more swelling that is likely to come, nor room for error.
On Thursday morning, Anne will have that portion of brain removed threatening her well being. This region no longer works
and will not be missed, so good riddance. "I have so much brain that I can spare it" she says, as I nod in agreement. The
experienced, capable and kind Dr. Pittman will perform the surgery here at UK. We have every reason to expect a solid
recovery for Anne over the succeeding week. Please add them to your prayer list we all know how wonderful prayers do work.
* Mary Van Winkle friend of Bob & Eileen Jenkins 16 January 2012
Mary as we had a visit today with her Oncologist. The results were very good. Her cancer lesions have
shrunk and some have gone away completely. She starts back on her next round of medications tomorrow night. She will
go through two more rounds of medications and then they will repeat the PET scan to see the progress that has been made.
The spot that they thought was cancer on her liver now appears to maybe just a cyst. She has lesions on both lungs and
some cancer in her bones but it all seems to be getting better. The primary downfall of the medication is how fatigued it
makes her. Other than that she has been very fortunate so far on how well the medication has done for her. Her doctor told
her today that she would be on this medication for the rest of her life. Mary is taking Sutent.
We have to thank everyone who has been praying for us. There is terrific power in prayer.
Everyone take care, Phil Van Winkle
* Chapter Member Cheryl Halhober 26 January 2012
Cheryl went to her appointment at the Kormaus Center in Detroit. The Doctor reviewed everything and said Cheryl been
threw it all and nothing found. He said they could to go Florida and see him when they get back in April. So Cheryl has one
doctors appointment left on Wednesday the 25 in the morning and They will leave right afterwards to Florida to help Joe's
mother celebrate her 96th birthday on the Jan 28 of this month. Joe was told to stick with the diet if the the as he says "old
stomach acts up." We wish them the best of everything.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 2 February 2012
Here is an update from Harriett, prayers do work don't they? Rod is home and seems to be doing very well. so far his heart is
staying in rhythm. his color is so much better too. Thank you for all of your prayers Harriett
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 26 January 2012
Harriettt sent a message to everyone that Rod is home from Mayo right now. And if all goes well between now and the first of the
month, He will be having the pacemaker procdeure done on the 1st. So please keep him and Harriett in your prayers.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 23 January 2012
We have a new update on Rodney, He is now in Mayo in Rochester,MN he is undergoing test to see what they can do to correct or help with his heart problems at the moment. So please keep him and all his family in your prayers.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 3 January 2012
We have a update on Rodney from his wife Harriett, We saw the doctor today. His heart is not improving. he increased his
med and he is scheduled for a pace maker on feb 1.it is his only choice. he said his heart is too inlarged and will not get
better. he told rod to go to mayo for a second oponion. he felt it was a excellent idea but he said cleveland has lost its
status. Harriett Please keep Rodney in your prayers and his family also.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 12 December 2011
We have a update on Rodney, he is home and is waiting to see when he will be able to get into Cleveland Hospital. So
please keep him and Harriett in your prayers.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 12 December 2011
We have a update on Rodney, he is still in the Covenant Hospital in Saginaw,MI. And is need of your prayes at this time. He
is still undergoing test at this time and we hope and pray that all things will work out well for him. His address is below also
just below is the hospital address for email cards. I'm sure he would love to receive them from you.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 5 December 2011
Just a note to let everyone know Rod is back in the hospital again in ccu. They aren't sure of what is going to happen yet,
Harriett The webaddress here is so you can send a email get well card to the hospital.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 25 October 2011
Just a note to let you know they sent Rod home today. so far he is doing ok Harriet Thanks to every one for your prayers.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 22 October 2011
Rodney is doing a little better he is out of the CCU now. But please keep him in your prayers and if you wish to send a
email card the address listed right here. Many hospitals now have this option for you.
* Chapter Member Update on Rodney Romain 16 October 2011
Update on Rodney he his in Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw,Michigan with pneumonia. He has been there since the
14th of October. Please add him to your prayer list. His address is below if you wish to send him a card also.
* Chapter Member Rodney Romain 4 October 2011
We just heard that Rodney has pneumonia bronchitis and pink eye. He is on medication and is feeling a little better now.
Please add him also to your prayer list.
* A friend of mine Betty Parker 1 November 2011
A message from Betty, "I am not doing so well, Just dragged out completely for the last month or so. I could not have chemo
yesterday as my blood count is too low. In one of the counts, it is barely there. I am in bed a lot, and just pushing to keep going.
Right now, I am not supposed to be out among people. I don’t dare get sick. No white blood cells to fight infection at all, and no red
blood cells. I do go for rides and dr visits. This is for the birds. Other than that, everything is fine. Thank you much"
* A friend of mine Betty Parker 18 July 2011
I received this note from a good friend (50 some years) of mine that has gone through what ever you wish to call it these last years.
Here is her note.
"Here I go again. My cancer has returned in the liver and the lymph nodes. I start chemo Thurs for as much as 6 months.
Hopefully it will do what it did last time, and go away. God is good. I do ask for your prayers, my friends, and thank you for
being with me on this journey."
I'm going to include her address below in case any of you care to drop her a line or just add her to your prayer list..
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS 27 January 2012
Sorry that we have not sent out much lately. We are both ok enjoying the descent weather, 70 degrees on some days. Will be cold at night next week after the storms go by. I have put all of my surgeries/doctors appointment on hold until we get
home. Most dont think I need to worry too much until we get back then will take care of things. I have had a little problem
with my sciatic nerve in my right leg acts up at night. Do have a pain pill for that but dont like to take them, makes you
sleepy for about 24 hours. Thats about it we are doing ok will have a lot of relatives in the area for February. Love E&B
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS 19 December 2011
Went to see my Urologist today and I dont have good news. He will admit me in the Hospital after the 1st of the year and remove
more tumors from my bladder, He said he could see two "fuzzie spots" that he wants to remove asap. Will be Out Patient come
home with a cathater (sp) for a couple of days the go back and have it removed. I do hope the Prostate Cancer is gone, they have not
checked for that yet, possibly next. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS 1 December 2011
On 1st of January I gotta to get ready for the trip to the doctor. My Urologist left town now I have to educate a new one, a Korean
doctor. Have had all the blood work again. I have an appointment with our family doctor in the morning and the heart, vein artery
specialist in the afternoon of the 12 to see what I have to do next.
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS 24 August 2011
Just finished my radiation treatments and the doctor this am looked in my bladder and said it looks clear. So I guess I can say I am
a cancer survivor, I hope. He says I must have a Urologist look in my bladder every 90 days for 2 years to be sure that its clear Say
hello to everyone at the camping trip for us. Love E&B
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS 15 August 2011
I had to stop at the hospital and get the results of my PSA blood test. Down to 0.71 from a 61 when I started this Lupron and
Radiation treatment. I have 3 more radiation treatments then its graduation day. But the other problem is the tumors in my bladder,
did they return? Will find out in a couple of weeks. This afternoon I celebrated took a nap and half a beer. Take more later. Love E&B
* UP DATE - BOB JENKINS August 2011
Good morning to you. I will just be finishing up my radiation treatment and I have one bladder surgery to go before the end of the
month. That takes its toll and I dont feel like doing much for a while. Today I have to have more blood work to see if this radiation
thing is working. I dont know what they can tell when they, the doctors cannot tell for 6 - 12 months. Past experience tells them it does. Lord knows I hope so. The cataract surgery is not as good as I had expected. I have some trouble seeing early in the
morning, until about noon its like looking into a fog. Things do clear up pretty good after that. Give our best to everyone and wish we
could make it but I am sorry but I dont think so. Will miss Bob Carter this year, remember him in one of your prayers. Love E&B
* BOB JENKINS 1 August 2011
Good morning to you and hope its cool over your way. Has been pretty warm over hear. I have finished my cataract surgery now its
heal time and I hope my sight gets a lot better than it is this morning. I have 14 more radiation treatments to go. Then we wait 6-9
months to see if it worked. They wont know for a while. I do have an additional surgery on my bladder to see if all is cured for not.
If all is well we will go south for the winter leaving in October. All else is still up in the air. Seems like all we do is go to the doctors
office or the hospital.
* BOB JENKINS 10 July 2011
Bob is going through his treatments right now, So please keep him in your prayers.
* BOB JENKINS 11 May 2011
The surgery is over and we arrived home by mid-afternoon. Dr. Flemming said it went as planned. He will now Send it off to the
pathology. He is hoping that the cancer has not gotten into the muscle. He used some chemical in my bladder that should prevent
another one. the tumor was 5/8 of an inch in diameter. Now we hope for better things. Next week we go to the cancer center to
discuss radiation on my prostate. That will be 40 - 48 treatments, so my summer is shot and this is a 5 day a week treatment for a
minimum of 8 weeks.. So we take each day one at a time and deal with it. Take care Love E&B
* BOB JENKINS 27 April 2011
We made the trip to the cardiologist this morning and after an extensive interview he said I had not had a heart attack as some doctors had led me to believe. But the weight I had gained after surgery 4 years ago was putting pressure on the bottom of my heart and causing
the shortness of breath. He did take me off of a heart pill that I was on for 4 years said it was too hard on the kidneys. I just picked up
our blood work from the hospital and both of us look good. Cholesterol down where it should be my PSA is now 4.65, but I will have to
have another shot pretty soon to keep it that way. All the other test came back in good shape. Now to see what the Urologist has to say
next week. My cardiologist did say give a lot of thought to bladder surgery. that is all he would say and left it at that.
I do have to return for and ECHO and DOPPLER early in May and that will be done in the office. He ran and EKG this morning and
said all looked good. Now if I can get the Urologist to give me some good news I will be on top of the world again. I have to say thank
you Lord for keeping me safe this far. To all thank you for your prayers and thoughts. Love to all from E&B
* BOB JENKINS 10 April 2011
He has started his trips to the doctors now. Tomorrow he will start with blood work. Then he'll start with the heart specialist
at the end of the month and into May with the Urologist to get his take on what to do with the tumor in my bladder.
* BOB JENKINS 7 April 2011
The following is items from a note from Bob, There are back home now in Michigan. His family doctor wants him to have the heart
cath again. As the stress test he had in Florida indicates he had a heart attack she don't now when or how bad but it had to have
been before the stress test and the doctor did not mention it to him and he is mad as ** about that. Now he says we start jumping
thru hoops again with more test as they don't trust the other ones. I will start them but they better have a good reason for
some of these test. Now they will have to wait and see again.
* BOB JENKINS 20 March 2011
Duane talked to Bob this morning and sounds like he is doing better. But will be taking those shots every three months, they aren't
planning on doing the surgery right now. But this is Good News for him:
* BOB JENKINS 16 Feb 2011
Have good news and some not so good.
Good News: My artery is only 60% plugged and the doctor said he would not operate at 60% come back in 6 months
and we will take another look but for now no surgery on my artery. My "bone density" went well only 2 places were
"lit" indicating arthritis or a broken bone. When they cracked my chest that one shows up as well as a spot in my
spine. I have had 3 spinal injections and that could be the other one. So far as he can tell the cancer is contained
I have had the hormone shot and will take another one in 3 months then may have to have the "seeds" implanted.
Bad news: I do have a tumor in my bladder that must be removed and that will take place I would guess in the next
10 - 14 days. Hopefully it will be in the surgical unit early and out in the afternoon. Will find that out tomorrow.
For all of those that have prayer for me a big thank you we both appreciate all of it. I am quite sure my surgeon said
a few for me. the heart specialist that I went to see is very religious and mentioned he says a few for his patients
but he does his best then ask God to help as it all in his hands. Thank you all. E&B
* BOB JENKINS 7 Feb 2011
I believe I told you that I would keep you informed of my condition and what they found:
We went to the doctor yesterday and seen the report. Of the 6 biopsy's all contained cancer from 45% to 80% . Surgery is
out of the question if I were 8-9 years younger possibly.
Tomorrow I go for a bone scan and a few other tests then I will take the hormone shot he says they have had a lot of
success using this method. The shot is good for 3 months when we get back to Michigan they can decide to continue or
plant the "seeds". Will make that decision later.
Friday I go in for the CTA scan of my neck to see how bad the artery is plugged and what to do with that.
Guys get the PSA blood test and get it often. If caught in time surgery can take care of it. I have no symptoms and feel ok. I guess
the wheels are coming off of the wagon. Take care and keep warm we are trying. E&B
* BOB JENKINS 27 Jan 2011 ( a note from Bob)
Will try and brink you up to date. A few weeks ago I had a blood test for my PSA numbers, they were very high 2 weeks later again
and they were higher. I was sent to a urologist. Next Tuesday I will go to the local hospital to have a biopsy on my prostate and
screening of my bladder where they have found a growth and not sure what it is. He is quite sure I have prostate cancer. Once its
confirmed he will decide how to attack it, several options are open. Today I went to see a heart specialist as when we left Michigan I
had a Doppler on my artery in my neck on the right side and the Doppler showed 85% plugged. This doctor said he does not put
much faith in Doppler especially when someone else does them. So in about 10 days I will have the CT scan and lots of blood work
to see how bad it is and if its is plugged he will open the vein and clean it out, NO stents he does not believe in them, Will do the
surgery and discharged the next day. We talked to him for 30-45 minutes and he told Eileen where her stroke was by what she told
him he determined hers was in her left temple.
* BOB JENKINS 13 Jan 2011
I do not have good news this evening. I have had several blood test over the past few weeks and my PSA numbers
are very high. I will have and EKG tomorrow to see if I am a candidate to have the biopsy on my prostate and a scope
in my bladder. After they do these 2 "procedures" in the hospital a decision will be made as what we do next. I have
two excellent doctors, Dr Mills my primary care and Dr Thomas my Urologist. This procedure will be done I guess
within the next 15-30 days. Those those have been to Nam guys I guess Agent orange has caught up with me.
More as I know and find out more. E&B
Please keep Bob & Eileen in your prayers. I've included their Michigan address is below.
And always, please keep all whom are listed below here in your prayers! and if you wish to send them a card
or note their address's are listed below.
Robert Jenkins Rodney Romain Cheryl Halhober Betty Parker
13729 Johnson St. 10824 Schomaker 1845 Everest Dr. 1309 Appleblossom Lane
Grand Haven, MI 49417 Saginaw,MI 48609 Monroe, MI 48161 Saginaw,MI 48609
If you have any one who you would like to be added to our prayer list please just email us and we will
gladly add them here.
The last gathering of our chapter members was held at the Rustic Inn in St.Charles, Michigan on January 22,2011 for lunch. We had five members present at this event. A nice time was had by all that could attend. We have some that are in the hospital right now, so we wish them our very best. And some ended up having doctor appointments. We pray next month is a little different for them. Our February gatheringhasn't been decided for sure yet but will add it here when plans are made. We will be looking forward to seeing all of you members there that can attend. And we are hoping that our members who were in the hospital for the January lunch will be home and well by then.
We will close now and hope we will be seeing you along the way some place. Many of our members
are now in some warm climate's for the winter, and some of us stick it out in our snowy northland here. But to be honest right here is snowless, it's been a mild winter for us around here so far. So enjoy your winter know matter where your are. To those of you who soon will be head south or west have a safe trip and we all will look forward to seeing you in the spring.
We do hope you enjoy our group gathering's. It is nice to be able to just sit back and enjoy being around your dear friends. Catching up on all the news, look at family photos and such. That is what this chapter is about, FRIENDS.
And please take note of our prayer request below. If the person is in a hospital that has a email cards page, we will try to have the address listed with the information about them, please use the icon to send your email card of well wishes to them.
And please if you would take time out to sign in our quest book on the home page.
Thanks a lot for stopping by. Chapter 91We have some openings for some new members in our chapter, so if any one of you are interested, please contact our President Harriet Romain at irondoctorrod@att.net or phone her at 989-781-2744 she will give you the information.
Attention:
A school chum of mine passed on this site so I hope you take advantage of it in the winter or just in your travels. This is a great little site if you're traveling in the winter on Michigan roads. Just click on the Michigan State Police Roads & Weather link and then click the general area you will be traveling. It gives a super update on road conditions in that area. Remember to check it out before you travel it is also listed on our travel page with a State Police icon to click on.
You may also check out our chapter news on the National Good Sam Webster at http://www.goodsamclub.com/start.cfm
– once you are on the RV Community page you can click on chapters – from there you will be able to select the state in which you want to find chapter news in. You can also add news there.
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Chapter 91's News
On this page you will find some photos and articles about the things the members of our chapter have been doing.
This is a wonderful country may we continue to keep it so,
By Remember our fallen and Thanking those that are protecting us now where ever they are in this world !
"Proud to be an American"
"You'll never walk alone"
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This is a photo that our local Charity had published in a local paper of our chapter's good deeds for the Hartley Outdoor Education Center. We thank them for their kind words. We do enjoy all that we can do for them.
Don is a cousin of Charlene Vargo's many of you have know him from the Pig Roast.
Donald Elmer Thompson
(January 5, 1927 - January 12, 2012)
Passed away on January 12, 2012 at the age of 85 at Angela Hospice in Livonia.
Donald was a veteran in the United States Army and an avid black powder shooting
enthusiast.
He is survived by his loving wife Alma and their children Michael D. (Colette), Cheryl
(Michael) Jeziorowski, Donald (Charlotte), Taryn Dickson and Eric (Brenda).
Dear grandfather of Paul, Kevin, Adam, Ryan, Nicole and Rebecca and great grandfather of
Autumn, Colin, Norah, Lauren, Kelsie and Cecelia.
He was the brother of Luella Connelly and the late Harvey and Dorothy.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, from 12 noon until 4 pm and on Monday from 2 until 8 pm.
Donald will be In State at 9 am until time of service at 10 am, on Tuesday, January 17, at
Bethel Baptist Church 29475 6 Mile Road, Livonia.
If you wish to share a memory or thought with the family click onto the link below
