This update is a follow-up to an earlier prayer request for Arnold Clauson from his wife Trish.
Arnold was re-admitted to the hospital early last week for his weekly back-to-back dialysis. Since his blood toxins were higher than anticipated, it was decided that coming in once a week is not sufficient.
As of now he is still in the hospital waiting for a dialysis “chair” to become available. Since he is still immobile, transportation to and from will be necessary, yet another hurdle to overcome. In the meantime, he is receiving physical therapy so that he can sit in a chair for the four hours required for dialysis.
Arnold’s kidneys are still barely functioning, but we have been told that they can “turn on” at any time, even after months of dialysis. Of course the greatest challenge ahead is working on the cancer.
Arnold and I are humbled by the prayers and cards of encouragement we are receiving and we are continually comforted by the knowledge that the Creator of the universe is fully in control. Please know that we are also aware that so many others have burdens to bear. . . .we join in prayers for them.
Cards may be sent to:
Arnold and Trish Clauson 109 Melrose Circle Denison, Texas 75020
Arnold & Trish!!
Adding our prayers to all the others, knowing that God is aware of your struggles. That you both are depending on Him to walk with you through this difficult trial with cancer. When others go through extreme trials, it puts our own trials into proper perspective as we pray earnestly for one another!!
We know God Is Right There With You!!!
Lila & Ted Millhuff
Dear Arnold and Trish,
We will continue to hold you up in our prayers. Do know that across the Atlantic there are brethren thinking of you.
Jeremiah 29:11
‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
EPH 3:17 WE PRAY THAT CHRIST WILL FULFILL THIS SCRIPTURE IN YOUR LIVES – THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS BY FAITH, THAT BE ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE.
WE LIFT YOU UP TO THE ONE WHO SAYS HE IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDING ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL THAT WE ASK OR THINK, ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US. AMEN AND AMEN.
GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO WE. MAY HE GIVE YOU COMFORT, STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT ON THIS JOURNEY.
Just to let you know you are in thought and prayer.
Grace Covenant Fellowship
Birmingham, Alabama
We continue saddened by this burdensome trial, yet inspired by the obvious faith with which you are proceeding. We hope kidney function returns soon so this dialysis trial ends, and focus can remain on fighting the cancer. We pray that the healing Jesus has made provision for already will be a current benevolence to you.
Dear Arnold,
Your confidence in the Lord and smile have encouraged me since I got to know you August 1966. May Jesus in whom you clearly trust comfort and care for you. Nancy and I join with our church family in praying for you and Trish.
Ken & Nancy