Much-Needed Prayers

Please pray fervently for a dear friend of ours, Waverly Dixon. She is in K.U. Medical Center right now, in the intensive care unit, battling breathing problems and a low immune system.

Doctors have all but ruled out several serious diseases, including cancer and tb…they are still running tests to pinpoint what is wrong with her.

This is a very dear lady who really loves the Lord and has been a very special friend to Jeannie and I; we've been through two Discipleship classes with her, along with Jeannie's back problems in 2004-2005. She has always been there for ALL who know her and would do anything for anyone. We are still in shock…but we are praying that God will heal her of this temporary setback.

There is POWER in prayer! So please lift her up in your prayers.

And thanks!

Key words: K.U., Waverly Dixon, breathing problems, prayer, Discipleship classes.

Tuesday Musings…

The weekend went by in a blur, and here it is Tuesday again; punch the ol' time clock and settle in for a holiday-shortened work week.

We had a Christian gathering of friends at our house on Saturday to eat low-country boil and just relax over the Memorial Day weekend. The McPherson's, Goosey's Wright's, Bagley's, and Davis families ate mounds of seafood and homemade ice cream, and just had good fellowship together.

That evening, we had five of the Goosey kids, along with our two girls, spend the night at our house. What an experience! Nothing like putting seven kids to bed and then getting them ready for church bright and early. Yowza!

Sunday morning, Jeannie and I sang at our niece Kimmie's commission service at Park Baptist Church, as she heads off for a three week mission trip to India this week; after that she will be going to the east St. Louis area for inner-city mission work as well. I am so thankful that Kim has a heart for leading people to Jesus; she is a blessing to all of us.

Yesterday I was privileged to take part in an honor guard at the Memorial Day service in Brookfield at the Twin Parks. Our American Legion Post (#182) gave a 21 gun salute to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. Very humbling. Afterwards we just spent a relaxing day at home watching movies.

This week is fairly slack for a change; just have to turn in my LCL column. That's the most stress I'll have for these upcoming four days, which is nice, for a change.

Key words: Memorial Day, Twin Parks, Christian gathering, fellowship, Brookfield MO, Linn County Leader, American Legion, Post 182,  21 gun salute, mission trip, India.

Memorial Day Weekend Happenings

Here's what the Davis's are doing this long holiday weekend:

• Italian Night at Trinity UMC tonight – Mike, Linda, and Paula White will tell of their misadventures while on vacation in the beautiful settings of Rome and surrounding turf. We'll feast on many authentic area dishes and view photos.
• TUMC's Joy Singers Youth will be going to Chillicothe Saturday for a movie matinee and lunch; we get to be engulfed by 20 over-energetic and frenzied pre-teens.
• Tomorrow night we're having some church friends over for low country boil, my specialty that I cook at least twice a year once the weather warms up. It's a cajun thing filled with shrimp, sausage, chicken (if so desired), onions, garlic, new potatoes, shrimp boil and cajun seasoning. Hearkens back to my down South days living on and near the beach.
• Also tomorrow night Jeannie and I have the joy of playing mom and dad to nine kids. Woohoo!
• Sunday is church and Jeannie and I are also singing at Park Baptist Church in Brookfield, where our niece Kimmie is having a commission service before her mission trip to India. We'll sure miss her, but we are so thankful that she is doing God's work! 
• Monday there will be a Memorial Day service at Twin Parks in Brookfield at 11:00AM, where American Legion Post 182 will be doing a 21 gun salute.

In between these things…we'll find some time to rest. LOL.

Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day Weekend!!

Key words: Memorial Day, Trinity UMC, Brookfield MO, Park Baptist Church, American Legion Post 182, Rome, Italy, low country boil, living on the beach, mission trip, commission service, Twin Parks, 21 gun salute.