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Deacon Stan is having a hard time kicking the staph infection he has. You know it is one of those things that you hear about, but think it will never happen to you. It is trying to resist the antibiotics - I say it can try to resist the antibiotics, but it can't resist the power of God. It must flee in the Name of Jesus. The thing they are trying to do is keep the antibiotic off from his heart, well the antibiotic they are using now causes the body to hold fluid.

They can't do anything else for him, except keep him comfortable until the infection is gone. They were trying to fix it so he can come home, but there is a problem with getting the stint in because of his veins or arteries, whichever. Anyway the other problem is me...with my health, I am limited in how I am able to assist him. For instance, my body sences someones pain and I go into spasm and am not able to help anyone and most often have to be helped myself. I called his doctor and told them to keep him there, overall I think he is better off. They will have to have someone come here and change the dressing twice a day and then someone else - a speicialist come here and give him the antibiotic twice a day...go figure.

My health sometimes makes me so angry , even affects my caring for my dad. I am little use to him when he is not feeling good, but at 80 I am blessed he is constantly on the move and in decent health.

The good thing I guess is this delay in the surgery gives us more time to attack it spiritually and nutritionally to prepare him for what is ahead. I know God will be victorious!!! I just wanted to update you on Deacon Stan. Also, to say thank you so much. I am sometimes just overwelmed with tears at the outpouring of prayers and love we have been shown. Unworthy servants as we are, God is so good. I thank each one of you for being his witness to his love for all of us and for following his commandments so faithfully...HE IS LOVE. To Him be the honor and glory forever and ever amen.

Pani Rose

Dear Pani Rose:

Please be assured of our continued prayers for the well-being of Fr. Deacon Stan and your own, and for the perseverance of your entire family!

Amado

Pani Rose, my prayers for Deacon Stan and for you. These staph infections can be very stubborn. But you are right, God is more powerful!

You are both in my daily prayers, may St. Raphael intercede and carry our prayers...

james

Continued prayers...

Dearest Pani Rose and Deacon Stan,

A prayer for both you and Deacon Stan. (Ambon prayer to St. Panteleimon)

Holy Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon,
thou imitator of God's mercy!
Look down in thy loving kindness and hearken unto us, sinners,
who offer heartfelt prayers before thy holy icon.
Ask for us from the Lord God,
before Whom the Angels stand in heaven,
remission of our sins and transgressions.
Heal the ills of body and soul of the servants of God whom we here commemorate,
who are here present,
and of all Christians of the True Faith who seek thy help.
For behold, we, who because of our sins are possessed by bitter ills and have no help or consolation,
yet flee to thee for refuge, since thou hast been given Grace to pray for us and to heal every ill and every disease.
Grant, therefore, to all of us, by thy holy prayers,
health and strength of soul and body,
a good growth in the Faith and in devotion,
and all that is needful unto this temporal life and unto our salvation:
So that, having been granted great and rich mercy thorugh thee,
we may glorify thee and Him that bestoweth all good things,
our God Who is wondrous in His Saints,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

With constant prayer for both of you!

Michael

Dear Pani Rose,

Thanks for this update. Our prayers will continue.

Love in Christ,

Your friend,

Jo

Pani Rose,

We continue to pray for you and Deacon Stan.

God bless you and your family!

Gordo

Pani R

the family [ including the little one ] and particularly you and Fr Deacon Stan are still very much in my prayers.

I will also offer prayers for Deacon Stan.

My younger sister had a staph infection when she was a year old - but she fought it and now she's fine, I'm sure Deacon Stan will be fine too!

Pani Rose,

My continued prayers for both the health of you and Deacon Stan. May the Lord grant you both many years to enjoy your new grandson.

In IC XC,
Father Anthony+

Pani, You are both in my prayers and as you know all things are possible with God. Tari

Beloved sweet sister in Christ,

My humble and insignificant prayers are with you and Deacon Stan.

Keep on praying and keep the faith despite your own hardships for this is just how the master of confusion likes to tie us up in knots and insecurity, making us feel as if there will be no end in sight, but the most powerful name of our Lord will be triumphant and all will be well.

With much love for you and continued prayers,
Alice

Continued prayers for our brother deacon and his family.
DD