Barb’s Surgery Update
Dear Friends,
For some reason, unknown to us, but not to God, Barb did not have her surgery Wednesday, as scheduled.
About 4:00 AM, as she was getting ready to go to the hospital, she had a TIA, or mini-stroke. We went to the hospital and found out that the surgery would be delayed a couple of hours anyway due to an emergency that took the O.R. and after telling about her earlier experience, a CAT scan and tests were quickly set up. Following a consultation, doctors decided the surgery would be too great a risk, and later in the afternoon she was sent home with an Rx for Lovenox, a blood thinner. The surgeon will see her on Tuesday, November 23rd, and perhaps reschedule surgery.
God does not make mistakes! Meanwhile we have been enjoying the time with our four daughters together! Barb considers this a gift from the Lord, because she would probably have been sedated instead. The girls got busy and prepared a full Thanksgiving dinner which we enjoyed today (Friday) together …truly a time of “thanks-giving!”
We are trusting our sovereign Lord in all of this! We are truly grateful for your faithful prayers for each step of the past few days and appreciate your continued prayers as He directs the future days, for His glory! Psalm 17:5 “Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.” Psalm 17:8 “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of Thy wings…”
We will keep in touch…
By His Grace,
Barb and Ray
II Timothy 1:12
Prayer Request – Barb’s Surgery
Dear Family and Friends,
This is Barb writing: I am very blessed to have so many caring family members and friends who are praying for me as I have cardiac surgery on Wednesday, November 17th! The doctor will try to repair the severe leak in my mitral valve. If unsuccessful, he will replace it with a mechanical or animal valve.
There is much to thank God for:
# 1 All four of our daughters will be here for the surgery – BethAnne from Florida, one Judy Alaska, and Ginny and Deb from Virginia. The two girls from Virginia will be here for about a week after the surgery.
# 2 I heard from a friend who had the same surgeon that he is “topnotch” – the best. Isn’t God good?
# 3 Another friend reported that Albany Medical Center has a good record for low incidence of post-op infections!
I read Psalm 118 this morning. Verse 17 says, “I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.” We desire to be good witnesses in the hospital, and that we as a family will bring glory to our God. Thanks so much for your prayers!
In His Love,
Barb
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Update on Barb’s Surgery
Greetings…
Barb’s cardiac catheterization went ok… it showed that the leaky valve is severe and needs to be repaired (or replaced)… thanks for prayer…
We met with the surgeon at 11 AM (Tuesday) in Albany for consultation as to when for the open heart surgery to repair her leaky valve… it’s scheduled for November 17th in Albany Medical Center, at 7:30 AM… the doctor said that he will try to do this through an incision under her rib cage. If this is fails, he then will have to open the sternum (breastbone). Thank you for your prayers.
We then left for VA, and daughters Deb and Ginny, and their families… Barb stayed with the girls and I went alone to Little Rock – Friday to Monday is the COPS annual Parents’ Retreat… 205 scheduled – biggest group of hurting parents to date… appreciate your prayer… thanks!
By His Grace,
Barb and Ray
II Timothy 1:12
Pray for Barb
Please pray for Barb as she will have a heart catheterization on Wednesday, October 20th, on a leaky valve. The cardiologist will determine if it is time to have this replaced or repaired.
Thanks, so much…
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26:3, 4
In His care,
Barb and Ray
Memorial Run for Officer David Payne
On July 24, 2010, the Sun Journal of Lewiston published an article on the Officer David Payne Memorial Run which was held on the anniversary of David’s death (July 23, 1988). Lewiston Police Department placed a simple white wooden cross at the location on River Rd where David was gunned down. To read the article and view photos of the event follow this link:
May 2010 Newsletter
Barb and Ray with Syracuse Police Officers, Sgt. Scott Bodah and Mark Techmanski, with Mark's two children, at the Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Service at North Syracuse (NY) Baptist Church
NEWSLETTER - May, 2010 - Barb and Ray Payne
“for the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted.” Psalm 47:9b
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners, warm greetings, in His Name – Galatians 1:3-5!
The month of May recognizes law enforcement across our land. May 15th is National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, as well as Armed Forces Day.
We have been involved in many events with law enforcement for the last 21 years, and consider ourselves greatly honored to be accepted by our ”family” of men and women who are called the ”Thin Blue Line.”
Only One Son display table
Beginning the 1st day of the month, we traveled to Newport, Rhode Island, to be part of the Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, in Newport. This is always a tremendous tribute to law enforcement, and a privilege to be invited to as we have for quite a number of years now.
Then a busy week, starting on Monday, the 10th, speaking at a Police Appreciation, hosted by Pastor Matthew Smith,n and his people at Faith Baptist Church, in Cortland, NY, that included a terrific meal and fellowship!
Marine Corps Silent Drill Team (Click to view video)
Tuesday morning we headed to Albany and the Annual State of New York Police Officers Memorial Service set for 1:00 pm.
The Maine Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial in Augusta
Lewiston Police Officer and his K-9, at the Simard/Payne Memorial in Lewiston, Maine, following a service held on 5/13
Then Wednesday morning we were on our way to Maine for the Annual Maine State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service in Augusta at 11 am, then to Lewiston for the 3pm Service at the Simard/Payne Memorial Park, hosted by Lewiston Police Department.
Appreciation Service - Faith Baptist Church, in Cortland, NY
Back home on Friday so we could travel to Syracuse, NY, Saturday, for the Annual North Syracuse Baptist Church Appreciation Service on Sunday.
Both of us have had some health issues that are being addressed; tests and ongoing treatments have kept us busy with appointments, too.
We are extremely grateful for our loving family and friends who uphold us in
State of New York Police Officers Memorial, in Albany
faithful prayer and support, and our faithful Heavenly Father, Who meets all of our needs! Thank you for praying for us and for the many miles traveled.
In His Love and by His Grace,
Barb and Ray Payne
II Timothy 1:12
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