Dear partloved loved:
I value you so much.
"I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord" (Ps. 118:17). As of this moment I am breathing...and I continue to do so. Please continue along with me together, shall we? God taught me to teach and and love and enjoy Him to the utmost. In our meetings we laugh, see many healed and if you have ever attended any of our meetings, its a combination of joy, teaching, healings, and personal minisitry. I am a happy person. I was born with a meloconly, introverted personality. Shy, insecure and very private. Since Jesus bursted into my life literally (December 25, 1971) the holy Spirit has transformed me into a Godly man (All His glory). I have seen angels, spoke with them and seen many supernatural things. I don:t know why, but most has been to minister to others
My schedule may be out for the rest of the year...so be it. I'm concinced Jesus will take care off me some how, some way.
Please, pray for Sherry. Yesterday she had a very bad day. It was a combination of the pressure of doing the medical bills; a heavy worry about me...thoughts of me not being 'here', etc. She is (if you have every met her) the prettiest, tender and sweetest peson you have every come across....yet she is the same person inside her. How God in His great mercy ever decided to give her to me still puzzels me today.
But today it all crashed down on her and she had a mini-nervous breakdown. I can carry only 10-15 pounds, (being so weak) so she was going to mail the newsletter, no small task, (5 days late), do the (still got to be paid) medical billed that can be taken care off, be pay what she can up here; catch up on the ministry paper work and so many other things. Our son Justin came up to fix my computer and she fell into both of our arms and broke down. He was a angle send, and mailed the newsletter and did other things for us. I and Sherry were too weak.
Ww have thousands of medical bills and and trusting for God to meet them
I had a Pet Scan Monday at Hopkins and the results will be in soon.
Regardness, I will stay positive, up beat and full of faith. I' not beat by a long shot. The devil is a liar, Jesus truly if my healer. I will preach again, powerfully, anointed and with all because of you prayers.
Thank you for continuing to pray for Sherry and I...you are in my hears and we prayer for for daily.
Another prayer request: Our dear friend Pastor Tom Cogle and his wife flew down to AOG General Counsul Florida.while one Son Travis and wife Erica with baby Jackson drove. They were hit on thee highway, rolled over and could have died. All had cuts ans bruises, by only Mom (Erica) suffered a small broken neck bone. No surgery needed, but has to wear a brace. They are still going to Gen. Counsel. They are the most precious family...please pray for them.
Please mail a card or a note of encouragement....TRAVIS, ERICA and little Babe Jackson, C/O 10774, P.O. Box 209, La Plata, MD 20646 The angels were watching over them. Just like they are watching over you...
We love you and thank you for for prayers and support.
Tenderly'
AL & SHERRY.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Back home with Sherry
Howdy:
Sorry for being so late writing again, I've basically been sick more days than well. Went back to the hospital for 5 days of my second round of chemo. I tried to prepare myself this time around, knowing how much I hated the last time in. I took one day at a time, never looked beyond that day and things were more bearable. I so admire medical professionals. The nurses, doctors, etc. were great. It was a blessing to be there because of a few things that happened, that only could have been taken care in the hospital, (which I won't share). In the hospital I was pretty much feeling OK, but when I got out, the chemo hit me and I have been tired, tired, and tired and feeling sick. Sherry was with me my most of the time. When I am sick, she is miserable. I try to be well simply not to upset her. Yesterday I was in bed all day, couldn't eat, etc. yet, today I feel strong enough to write this and began to write my newsletter. I know people are praying for me and I need it at this time. My buddy Pat cut the lawn today, another person took me to radiation and others have been taking care of business for me. Many saints are still helping me do many things. I miss teaching and ministering to people.
A slight set back: Unless I get a miracle soon, I will have to cancel all meetings through November or December because my surgery (if necessary) is scheduled for Sept 17 at Hopkins. Please pray I will not need surgery at all. My last day for radiation is July 20, then Dr. Hamdan evaluates my progress July 27. Friends, I really don't want the surgery. When they put this feeding tube in me they cut a four inch long line. That hurt, and I found out that I don't like pain. I know that sounds stupid, who does?
Anyway, thank you, thank you for your love and prayers and support at this time. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS. GOD IS USING YOU TO HELP ME.
Concerning being thankful, there is a legend of a man who found the barn where satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart, and on finding the seeds of discouragement more numerous than others, he learned that those seeds could be made ro grow almost anywhere. When satan was questioned, he reluctantly admitted that there was one place in which he could never get them to thrive. "And where is that?" asked the man. Satan sadly replied, "In the heart of a grateful man." Friends, no matter what, be thanking God for His goodness.
Grateful for you,
AL
Sorry for being so late writing again, I've basically been sick more days than well. Went back to the hospital for 5 days of my second round of chemo. I tried to prepare myself this time around, knowing how much I hated the last time in. I took one day at a time, never looked beyond that day and things were more bearable. I so admire medical professionals. The nurses, doctors, etc. were great. It was a blessing to be there because of a few things that happened, that only could have been taken care in the hospital, (which I won't share). In the hospital I was pretty much feeling OK, but when I got out, the chemo hit me and I have been tired, tired, and tired and feeling sick. Sherry was with me my most of the time. When I am sick, she is miserable. I try to be well simply not to upset her. Yesterday I was in bed all day, couldn't eat, etc. yet, today I feel strong enough to write this and began to write my newsletter. I know people are praying for me and I need it at this time. My buddy Pat cut the lawn today, another person took me to radiation and others have been taking care of business for me. Many saints are still helping me do many things. I miss teaching and ministering to people.
A slight set back: Unless I get a miracle soon, I will have to cancel all meetings through November or December because my surgery (if necessary) is scheduled for Sept 17 at Hopkins. Please pray I will not need surgery at all. My last day for radiation is July 20, then Dr. Hamdan evaluates my progress July 27. Friends, I really don't want the surgery. When they put this feeding tube in me they cut a four inch long line. That hurt, and I found out that I don't like pain. I know that sounds stupid, who does?
Anyway, thank you, thank you for your love and prayers and support at this time. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS. GOD IS USING YOU TO HELP ME.
Concerning being thankful, there is a legend of a man who found the barn where satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart, and on finding the seeds of discouragement more numerous than others, he learned that those seeds could be made ro grow almost anywhere. When satan was questioned, he reluctantly admitted that there was one place in which he could never get them to thrive. "And where is that?" asked the man. Satan sadly replied, "In the heart of a grateful man." Friends, no matter what, be thanking God for His goodness.
Grateful for you,
AL
Monday, June 29, 2009
Late night Hospital visit
Greeetings my brothers and sisters. Everything was going along fine Sunday (June 28th), I got up, kissed Sherry (she's easy to kiss you know). Prayed, read the Word, thanked God for His love, my family and my healing. Had my usual Cream of Wheat for breakfast, took my 8 trillion medications (amazing it only took 7 minutes). The rest of the day was fine until I took a nap (this radiation is starting to cause me to get a bit weary). Awakening from the nap I noticed something laying on the bed...my feeding tube. Major ooops! Although I don't use the tube right now, since I can take soft food by mouth it is still important to have that in all the time, because when, i.e. if, I do have to get the final surgery they will need it use to it. Still trusting for my miracle of course.
So, I when noticed the tube had flew the coup (7 PM), the hospital was called. "Get here now", they said.' Once there they decided to call Hopkin's and were told to just bangage me up and instructed us to go home until the next day and then come back for the re-insertion. Well, we got back at the house about 10:45 PM when the phone rang and Hopkins had called back telling us to go to the local hospital again and let them put in a new feeding tube. We today (monday) go back to the hospital for the correct feeding tube and a dye inspection to make sure it goes in the right place.
We arrived home last night at 12:15 AM
Speaking of the 'right place' to insert something so you always have His peace make sure your place is a trusting place in Him. One of my favorite scriptures is Isaiah 26:3. Read it...
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!
Thanks for your love, prayers and support.
AL & SHERRY
So, I when noticed the tube had flew the coup (7 PM), the hospital was called. "Get here now", they said.' Once there they decided to call Hopkin's and were told to just bangage me up and instructed us to go home until the next day and then come back for the re-insertion. Well, we got back at the house about 10:45 PM when the phone rang and Hopkins had called back telling us to go to the local hospital again and let them put in a new feeding tube. We today (monday) go back to the hospital for the correct feeding tube and a dye inspection to make sure it goes in the right place.
We arrived home last night at 12:15 AM
Speaking of the 'right place' to insert something so you always have His peace make sure your place is a trusting place in Him. One of my favorite scriptures is Isaiah 26:3. Read it...
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!
Thanks for your love, prayers and support.
AL & SHERRY
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
A Thankful Heart
Howdy folks:
Well, I'll getting radiation five days a week at the local clinic and will reenter the hospital July 8th for another five days of chemo. I don't look forward to going back to the hospital for that week but I'm gonna be a good trooper. I have been in the word day and night, mostly dwelling on Psam 103 and getting it in my head and heart. I am still believing for a complete divine miracle from heaven.
I have gotten so many cards, notes and letters of encouragement I am humbled and overwhelmed by the love of God's people. Do I really know that many people? Over the years, I have been ministering almost in auto-pilot, rising up day by day and going to meeting after meeting, teaching, praying for so many...now it seems I am so surprized that it seemed to affect so many people. The devil has a way of convincing God's servants that 'you are not really doing much or 'bearing much fruit.' I say in all humility, God will help you when you need it (whenever) but especially when you are down the most. Fellow servants, never think that God does not appreciate what you are doing, from giving a cup of cold water to preaching the gospel, keep on the move for God, He is lovingly watching over you and your ministry and family.
Thank you, thank for your prayers and love for me, Sherry and all of your support.
With a grateful heart....
LOVE, AL & Sherry
Well, I'll getting radiation five days a week at the local clinic and will reenter the hospital July 8th for another five days of chemo. I don't look forward to going back to the hospital for that week but I'm gonna be a good trooper. I have been in the word day and night, mostly dwelling on Psam 103 and getting it in my head and heart. I am still believing for a complete divine miracle from heaven.
I have gotten so many cards, notes and letters of encouragement I am humbled and overwhelmed by the love of God's people. Do I really know that many people? Over the years, I have been ministering almost in auto-pilot, rising up day by day and going to meeting after meeting, teaching, praying for so many...now it seems I am so surprized that it seemed to affect so many people. The devil has a way of convincing God's servants that 'you are not really doing much or 'bearing much fruit.' I say in all humility, God will help you when you need it (whenever) but especially when you are down the most. Fellow servants, never think that God does not appreciate what you are doing, from giving a cup of cold water to preaching the gospel, keep on the move for God, He is lovingly watching over you and your ministry and family.
Thank you, thank for your prayers and love for me, Sherry and all of your support.
With a grateful heart....
LOVE, AL & Sherry
Monday, June 15, 2009
Back Home for a while...
Hello my dear friends:
Hope you are all well. I was released from the local hospital late saturday (13th) after a week of chemo and other meds. So very good to be home with my Sherry and little dog. Quite week, still no solid food (that's months down the road), by I still have faith being uplifted by you and many others.
In the ministry, over this many years I would often sit at my desk, working, doing the newsletter, praying, connnecting with pastors, others (nettworking, etc.) and some times the devil would whispher, "What good are you going anyway." "You are wasting your time.." The discouragement would occassionnally be overwhelimg. Only after I fell on the knees and praised Him for quite some time did the devil shut up. The ministry is lonely sometimes, (No pity party here).
Yet, since this is has happened, the many cards, notes of encouragement that we have receieved have been like fresh oil...people we never knew who have benifeted from the ministry. Your gifts and love are a breath of God's fresh love for us.....We (with tears) cannnot thank you enough.
So, thank you for your continued love and support...Truly you have the heart of God.
Much, much Love,
AL & SHERRY
Hope you are all well. I was released from the local hospital late saturday (13th) after a week of chemo and other meds. So very good to be home with my Sherry and little dog. Quite week, still no solid food (that's months down the road), by I still have faith being uplifted by you and many others.
In the ministry, over this many years I would often sit at my desk, working, doing the newsletter, praying, connnecting with pastors, others (nettworking, etc.) and some times the devil would whispher, "What good are you going anyway." "You are wasting your time.." The discouragement would occassionnally be overwhelimg. Only after I fell on the knees and praised Him for quite some time did the devil shut up. The ministry is lonely sometimes, (No pity party here).
Yet, since this is has happened, the many cards, notes of encouragement that we have receieved have been like fresh oil...people we never knew who have benifeted from the ministry. Your gifts and love are a breath of God's fresh love for us.....We (with tears) cannnot thank you enough.
So, thank you for your continued love and support...Truly you have the heart of God.
Much, much Love,
AL & SHERRY
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Next Step, Chemo
Hello loved ones:
I will be entering the hospital tomorrow for 5 days of chemo & Radiation. Because of the low blood count, and being what they call too fragile. They need to keep a close watch on me. I have been reading and reading Lamentation 3: 22 - 33, especially vs 32-33 'for men are not cast off by the Lord forever. Though it seems like He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. For He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of man.'
This is a seriuous affliction, some die, some live. I am believing to live and then live for Him. Oh, how I miss teaching and ministering to God's people. Some people have told me not to take the chemo or radiation. I have sought His face and receieved a peace.
Since 1971 Christmas day, when the Lord Jesus appeared in my living room, saving and calling me at the same time I have seen many healed. Now, with your prayers, it's my turn.
MUCH, MUCH LOVE AND THANKS
AL & Sherry (Please also pray for Sherry)
I will be entering the hospital tomorrow for 5 days of chemo & Radiation. Because of the low blood count, and being what they call too fragile. They need to keep a close watch on me. I have been reading and reading Lamentation 3: 22 - 33, especially vs 32-33 'for men are not cast off by the Lord forever. Though it seems like He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. For He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of man.'
This is a seriuous affliction, some die, some live. I am believing to live and then live for Him. Oh, how I miss teaching and ministering to God's people. Some people have told me not to take the chemo or radiation. I have sought His face and receieved a peace.
Since 1971 Christmas day, when the Lord Jesus appeared in my living room, saving and calling me at the same time I have seen many healed. Now, with your prayers, it's my turn.
MUCH, MUCH LOVE AND THANKS
AL & Sherry (Please also pray for Sherry)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
RETURN FROM BEING DELIRIOUS
Hello loved ones:
Yesterday, Sherry and I returned from Johns Hopkins where I was held 6 days. The usual is 3-4. I am a slow learner in this area. I had minor surgery, where they placed a feeding tube in lower intestine and I am now being lovingly fed solely through a lovely small tube that I have nick named 'Lanky' because that was my Dad's nickname.
After the surgery, as I was being awakened by the doc's I became like a mad man, yelling, crying and wondering where I was, who I was and why I was being tortured like this. I was all MAN through and through.
I was fed loads of medications, especially strong pain killers, where upon I occassionally had amazing visions. Most of the visions meant nothing...if all did, and do, we are all in deep doo doo.
But, God has shown me somethings that are giving me fresh revelation to be shared in the future.
Now, unless my Father heals me immediately, I going to the local chemo doc today to set a date for my first shot of the latter.
PLEASE PRAY FOR SHERRY, SHE IS SO PLUM TUCKERED OUT AND SO VERY LOVING AND CONCERNED ABOUT ME.
I will up date again soon.
Your love, prayers and support are so appreciated.
AL
Yesterday, Sherry and I returned from Johns Hopkins where I was held 6 days. The usual is 3-4. I am a slow learner in this area. I had minor surgery, where they placed a feeding tube in lower intestine and I am now being lovingly fed solely through a lovely small tube that I have nick named 'Lanky' because that was my Dad's nickname.
After the surgery, as I was being awakened by the doc's I became like a mad man, yelling, crying and wondering where I was, who I was and why I was being tortured like this. I was all MAN through and through.
I was fed loads of medications, especially strong pain killers, where upon I occassionally had amazing visions. Most of the visions meant nothing...if all did, and do, we are all in deep doo doo.
But, God has shown me somethings that are giving me fresh revelation to be shared in the future.
Now, unless my Father heals me immediately, I going to the local chemo doc today to set a date for my first shot of the latter.
PLEASE PRAY FOR SHERRY, SHE IS SO PLUM TUCKERED OUT AND SO VERY LOVING AND CONCERNED ABOUT ME.
I will up date again soon.
Your love, prayers and support are so appreciated.
AL
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