From Carol: Update on Lori from Mom 5:45 am 3/19

Just got back to the hotel to shower and return to meet the surgeon at 7:00 a.m. Lori had an extremely rough night not sleeping more than 45 minutes since she went into surgery yesterday. Her pain is out of control.

Results from Surgery:

We were told last night by the resident that Lori's surgeon literally danced in the operating room to see that her rib graft from last surgery was intact and not rejecting. Your prayers have literally opened the doors of heaven.

She will have a painful recovery but at least we know what battle she faces - lots of painful physical therapy - trips to L.A. for aftercare - but most of all some hope for movement in her jaw. There was so much scar tissue and bone that had grown in the joint she was loosing all function.

How to Pray Today

1) Please pray for pain control - Lori was in recovery for over 4 hours becasue they could not control her pain - NOT because they couldn't wake her - she was awak immediately - they just did not want to give us the informatoin. Some pain control doctors will be in to see her this morning. Since the pain got away from the nurse in recovery we have been playing catch up - which does not work for Lori - lots of vomiting which is vrey difficult after the kind of surgery she has gone through.

2) For sleep and rest for her - she is exhausted - she is fighting with all her might to overcome this ordeal.

3) For Ronnie and me as we stand by and watch our daughter fight this battle with very little we can do except to comfort her in very small ways - I cannot express to you the agony we feel for her.

Later Update

Debbie will update you later today - thank you so much for your prayers for Lori, Ronnie and me - without you holding us up none of us could have made it through the last couple of days. You have carried us as we walk through the "footprints in the sand" journey. May God bless each of you for your faithfulness

Covered by His grace,
Carol

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Lori Climer UPDATE from Debbie Campbell

Just received a call from Carol - They started Lori's surgery at 10am Boston time, 7am our time. it has taken 2 1/2 hrs or so just to finish the work in the mouth with the bars, arch and all mouth prepping. They are now starting the main repairs for the face and jaws. There has been much difficulty in opening her mouth. The doctor will call Carol every 45 minutes to 1 hour with step by step updates as to what they are doing now so we know how to pray.

Please pray for divine guidance for the surgeons and nurses so this can be Lori's last surgery. Pray for Lori's recovery and minimal pain after surgery and for a speedy recovery. Pray for her parents, Ron and Carol Climer, as there are real medical issues here as well.

I will keep you updated during the surgery and just after until Carol gets the web site set up and then a link will be emailed to each of you to read the updates daily.

If you have any questions feel free to email me anytime. Thank you for being a faithful prayer warrior and supporting those who are in need. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated.

Be Blessed,
Debbie Campbell

Monday 3/17 update on Lori Climer

From Carol Climer in Boston regarding Lori Climer:

I am trying to give updates in blocks of information - some of you want more information I'm sure than others so I'm trying to let you be able to scan and read just what you want. Hope it helps.

Update on Ronnie:

First of all we want to let everyone know that Ronnie got here safe (after a one hour delay in the plane in San Francisco) - we are so grateful to God - this is another miracle on our list. Without precious friends - Armin & Fern and Woody and Jackie - who upgraded his tickets to first class the trip would not have been possible for him. He is in a lot of pain but has a great attitude and is making Lori laugh.

Results from the doctor's visit today:

The doctor let me see all the X-rays and scans he has on Lori - absolutely amazing - technology I've never even seen in L.A. or San Francisco. Even with the technology he is not sure what all he will find. He will be extremely conservative - the more he does the more he will continue to have to do later (and he reminded me he is getting in eyesight of retirement).

Bottom Line:

1) He is hoping - and said we could pray for - soft tissue repair. This means he will go into Lori's right side - investigate - remove damaged tissue and do a tissue graft from another part of her body - shave the bone - and finish with a little more repair work.

2) If it is not soft tissue problems and the rib graft from last surgery cannot be repaired - he will have to remove screws - reopen the bottom right side of of her chin - take another rib graft (absolutely the worst pain for her) replace it and then close.

3) and of course if the bone is beyond repair and too weak then he will clean a little and we will prepare to come back in three months for a complete jaw replacement on both sides.

4) No matter what he does Lori will have arch bars in her mouth (wired shut) with bands for 6 to 8 weeks.

How to Pray:

1) We want to pray for #1 - asking for God's grace for Lori and wisdom for Dr. Kaban - he is literally a genius.

2) Some of you will remember and some are too new in Lori's circle to know that one of the dangers of her surgery is damage to her numerous nerve transplants in her face. Please Please Please pray for God to protect these during surgery.

3) Please pray for Lori to be able to physically endure anesthesia. Last surgery she was given enough to put a 400 lb man to sleep and they started cutting on her before she was out. Then after working with her in recovery for over 3 hours the doctor took us into recovery and had us work with her a couple more hours to get her to wake up.

4) For strength for Ronnie and me as we do post operative care for Lori. Dr. Kaban is very definite in her after care. We will be working with her around the clock until she is released.

Surgery Time:

We will be at the hospital at 7:00 a.m. and surgery will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. (surgery 7:00 a.m. your time) - lots of prep work for her. Surgery will last depending on the severity anywhere from from 2 to 9 hours.

Web page Update:

If the hospital has access to computers for the web page update you will get an email and instructions. I will be able to update you during the day. If I don't have access you will get updates from Debbie Campbell during the day for the next couple of days. I will update you when I return to the room. When Lori is released then the web page will be available on a daily basis.

Thank you for your love, concern, and prayers for Lori - she is our hero - and suffers in silence ALWAYS with a smile.

Hospital Address:
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Report From Carol Climer regarding Daughter Lori

NOTE: Ron and Carol Climer serve our Association as Director of Ministries. They and their daughter, Lori, are in Boston facing Lori's seventh surgery to repair damage to her face resulting from an accident as a teenager.

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(From Carol)

To those who love and care for Lori:

She has had numerous xrays - all kinds of tests - and enough blood taken to give life to someone else (haha).

Lori arrived Wednesday night and went to the hotel - and entered a nightmare. The hotel was on a list from the hospital so we thought it would be safe, and since it was a few miles from the hosptial we could save a little money - WRONG!!!!! It was out in the industrial part of town with absolutely no access to anything. It was difficult to find a hotel for the 17 nights we needed to be here - remember Mon is St. Patrick's Day and Boston is the hub for celebrating!

After being on the phone for over 3 hours God opened the door for us to stay 1/4 of a mile from the hospital at a new hotel (at twice the price) - remember it is necessary that we are in walking distance to some place to get juices, jellos, water etc for Lori when she is moved back to the hotel - we must have a small refrigerator for medicine - and must be able to get food for Ron and me - and access to the hospital. We are in walking distance or a short cab ride (also costly $26 from Logan airport (3 miles) to the hosptial. The people running this hotel have been exttremely kind and accomodating (another answer to prayer).

Thursday & Friday numerous tests and a meeting with the surgeon - he reminded her that after 22 years of working on her they needed to get a good resolution before he retires.
Saturday more blood work and urine tests. Unfortunatley they found some problems so more tests today (Sunday).

Schedule for Monday: We will meet with the surgeon and go over all the tests and will get the time for surgery.

First impression from the surgeon after he saw the preliminary tests:

1) Maybe he can go in and shave the bones and clean up the rib graft and try and replace the screws and strengthen the structure.
2) If #1 can't be done because of too much deterioration he will have to do another rib graft. He wants her to be prepared for this because it is so very painful.
3) If when he gets in her face (just cannot be seen with xrays) the deterioration and structure is beyond repair he will do a little clean up and (are you sitting down?) then we will have to come back in three months for a complete jaw replacement on both sides (like a hip replacement). The preparation for this kind of surgery takes three months to build the molds of the face and jaw etc.

So what to pray for:

1) A safe and restful flight for Ronnie tomorrow.
2) Good results from the extra urine and blood tests that were taken Saturday and Sunday.
3) That the surgeon can successfully do #1.
4) That Lori can get some rest and relief of pain - this evening has been extremely difficult for her.

Hopefully a webpage will be set up for her though the hospital tomorrow. If so I will email the instructions so you can check on her and send her a greeting. Several of you have asked where to send cards - since we are not sure how long she will be in the hospital you can send them to the hotel: Lori Climer, c/o Bulfinch Hotel, 107 Merrimac Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Thank you so much for your willingess to keep Lori and our family in prayer - God knows how much we all need the strength and wisdom to make decisions and especially for Ronnie and me as we take care of Lori. Please pray for Lori to have the strength to endure the 7th surgery with each being more trying than the one before. I know of no one who has been more courageous than she - it is beyond me how she can face another surgery knowing the results are uncertain and most of the pain will remain.

Covered by His grace,
Carol

News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association News and Notes March 13, 2008 Pastor's Fellowship Breakfast Tuesday mornings, 8:00 - 9:30 am, Country Waffles, Dakota/Blackstone. March 18: Joshua Smith, CSBC African-American Church Starting Specialist. Church News... Baptist Temple......The Power 2 Change Student Conference scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 15, has been postponed. Tina Evans, a member of Woodward Park Baptist Church, appeared on the NBC Today Show to talk about her victory over a weight problem and how it has changed her life style. Look here to see the clip of the Today Show. Evangelist Tom Cox will be speaking at a series of meetings hosted by First Baptist Church Firebaugh March 23-26. Iglesia Nueva Vida is seeking a youth pastor. Contact Pastor Carlos Ansaldi with recommendations at cansaldiphd@yahoo.com. Summer Missionaries Mid-Valley Association will host two college-age Summer Missionaries this summer. The missionaries are available by request to serve in your church for a week this summer. They can fit into a variety of evangelism and ministry projects. The cost of making Summer Missionaries available is made possible through the North American Mission Board, however, your church would be responsible for lodging, food, local transportation, and transportation to the student's next place of service. If interested in hosting the Summer Missionaries for a week please contact Alma Bray, Association Coordinator, at 299-3454 or by email at ajbray@sti.net. There are four weeks still available: June 6-14, June 14-21, July 26-August 2, and August 2-9. Leadership: Upcoming events, classes, retreats... Seminary Extension 4th Qtr. Class -- March 25-May 20, 2008, "Formation of Ministry". This class will be a study of the meaning of ministry; some spiritual, personal, and professional requirements for ministry; and ways in which ministry may be expressed. To register please call MV office at 297-5550 or email mvsba@yahoo.com. Teacher: Rich Johnstone, DOM. Cost: $195. In Defense of the Faith -- A Debate and Symposium sponsored by New Covenant Church Fresno. April 18-19, 2008. Dinesh D'Souza, author of What's So Great About Chirstianity will participate in a debate and symposium. For details and to register look here. You can get a sample of D'Souza's approach to defending the faith by viewing some of his past debates. WPBC Leadership Summit -- April 18-19, 2008 Woodward Park Baptist Church is hosting Josh Hunt to lead a seminar on "What Does a Disciple Look Like?" What needs to happen in order for the Disciple-making process to be successful? Missy Hunt will also be speaking on K.I.D.T.E.A.C.H. for Pre-School and Children's Leadership. Contact Pastor David Peugh at 298-7087 for more information and registration. Women Aware -- April 18-19, 2008, Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield. Registration before March 15th is $60; afterward $75. No on-site registration. Online registration and hotel information available here or by calling Cathy Glover at 229-9533 ext. 255. (this event was formerly Refresher Weekend). Ministers' Leadership Conference -- April 21-24, 2008, Hume Lake Christian Camp. The theme for 2008 is Relevance. Look here for more information or call Sherri Bridges at 256-0814 to register. PK Retreat -- April 25-27, 2008. The purpose of this retreat for PK's is to allow teens to build a statewide PK peer group, experience a worship service together, and to help PK's deal with the special privileges and problems of being a PK. For more information please contact Daryl Watts at dwatts@csbc.com or 259-9533 ext. 261. Ministers' Wives Retreat -- May 16-18, 2008, Jenness Park. Theme: Instruments of the Master. Rejoice, reflect and renew yourself with other ministers' wives from across the state! Register by April 15. Details here. Vacation Bible School 2008 Aloha! Surf's up so grab your surfboard and head to Outrigger Island! During 2008, kids will know, speak, and live God's truth----aloha style-- based on Psalm 86:11.. Mid-Valley Association VBS Workshop for VBS leaders and teachers will be held Saturday, March 29, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm at Cornelia Avenue Southern Baptist Church. Participants of this workshop will be able to confidently lead children and families to Christ through a high quality VBS in their own churches. Cost: $5/person. RSVP to Rita at MV office 297-5550. Put on your best Hawaiian outfit and come join us (there will be Aloha give-aways)! Workshop Schedule: 8:30 - 9:00 Registration & refreshments 9:00 - 9:30 Worship Rally at the Lagoon 9:30 - 9:35 Surf to class! 9:35 - 11:35 Island Overlook Breakout Session (Preschool leaders, Children leaders, VBS directors, Spanish VBS) 11:35-12:15 Island Hopping Open House (Music Falls, Missions Lookout, Crafts Cabana, Recreation Reef, Snack Shack) 12:15 - 12:30 Wrap up, including Aloha give-aways 12:30 Aloha! Note: VBS has made a huge impact nationally. Southern Baptists enrolled more than 2.9 million people in VBS in 2006 and about 2 million of those were ages 5-12. "When you realize that there are 32 million children in America who are between ages 5-12, it's staggering to think about 1 in 16 children in that age group was enrolled in a LifeWay VBS in a Southern Baptist church," says Ken Marler of Lifeway Christian Resources. VBS continues to be one of the most effective evangelism tools that churches have to lead children and families to Christ. Mid-Valley Children's Summer Camp In 2008 Children's Camp will be held at Quaker Meadow Christian Camp. This camp is located in the Sequoia National Forest approximately 45 miles east of Porterville, nestled among majestic sequoia and fir trees. For more information on Quaker Meadow look here. We will be posting the registration and medical forms on our website next week. Get ready for some great activities: hiking, zip line, crafts, climbing wall, rappelling station, basketball, volleyball, and boating. Date: Monday, July 7, Noon - Friday, July 11, Noon Cost: $180/camper Track I: 3rd, 4th, 5th graders Track II: 6th, 7th, 8th graders Prayer requests -Dan Hull, former pastor of Firbaugh FBC, recovering from the effects of a fall resulting in a head injury. -Ron & Carol Climer as they travel to Boston this week as their daughter, Lori, will have surgery. -Rev. John-David Schofield, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin. He has been "disciplined" by the Episcopal Church leaders. He responded to the discipline by asking why it is that "bishops who continue to teach and publish books that deny the most basic of Christian beliefs are not disciplined while those of us who uphold the Christian faith are?" Pray for God's strength and courage to fill Bishop Schofield.

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