Brad Laney's uncle, Roger Laney is in UAB hospital right now. Doctors tried to remove some fluid around his heart yesterday however, when they opened him the cancer was worse than they had expected. They were unable to remove any fluid from around his heart or in his lungs. Unfortunately they could not give him any relief. I'm not sure of what the next steps will be but please pray for him and the family for strength and peace.

I had a nice chat with Sylvia Grant yesterday. I wasn't aware that Mr. Gene had been having some medical problems. Evidently, Gene had a heart attack on 12/12/08. He was then informed that 4 of the 5 blockages (that he had repaired about 10 years ago) were now blocked again. To add insult to injury, there is nothing they can do now to correct the problem. He is above the age range for a heart transplant, so there are limiting options for him. He is being evaluated for a procedure/appliance that has been used in Germany. Also, he is having some hardening of the vein in his left arm. The vein is very hard to the touch and is causing him some pain. They were told that it is due to some infection from the IV's. Needless to say, Mr. Gene and his family are going through a lot right now, and trying to make decisions that will affect his live. Please be in prayer for this family. Mrs. Sylvia said she wanted everyone praying... She also said the Mr. Gene was in very good spirits and joking and being very sweet. Thank goodness for God's mercies for Mr. Gene, right? I am glad he is feeling well, emotionally.

I hear that Mrs. Brenda Payne is battling kidney stones. I spoke with Heather yesterday (I talked a lot yesterday, didn't I?) she told me that Brenda (AKA Sally) will have a procdure on Tuesday to blast those babies out of there. Pray for comfort for her until then.


RCHS stuff:
The Mr. and Miss Valentine Pageant will be Saturday, February 28th. The pageant will begin at 2:00 pm and will be held in the auditorium. Ages of participant will be from birth to 18 years old. Applications may be picked up in the high school office, Hair Designs, WM Grocery and the Dance Center of Main.