In July 2009 Clive was diagnosed
with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, High Grade, which is cancer of the
lymphatic system. His treatment took 6 months (July-Dec 09) and we
are delighted to share that on 26 January 2010 the hospital reported
that there were no active cancer cells in his body. There is,
however, a small lump in his neck which is currently being
investigated. We give thanks to God for Clive’s healing – for the
treatment at the hospital, and the prayers of so many people around
the world.
We would like to thank everyone
for your prayers, cards, emails, texts, telephone calls, visits,
flowers and gifts which has kept us going through these very
difficult months. We thank the Lord for His grace, mercy and healing
and look forward to serving Him in greater measure in the days that
lie ahead.
24 FEBRUARY Clive saw the consultant today who reported that
the biopsy had provided insufficient tissue for an adequate
assessment of the lump on his neck. He may need a further ultrasound
scan and biopsy to ascertain why the PET scan showed active cells
and we wait to hear from the hospital. There was still some concern
that Clive’s right leg remains very swollen and he was told that he
has to keep his leg elevated as much as possible each day. There was
some good news in that Clive’s red blood cell count is steadily
increasing and we would appreciate your prayers for Clive to grow
stronger each day so that he doesn’t feel so tired. Thank you for
your continued prayers.
8 FEBRUARY Clive had a scan regarding the lump in his neck.
Ruth and Clive
Read previous updates on
Clive's health progress
Five-hour prayer meeting
for Clive's healing on 23 October at the Smile Centre in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.
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Monday |
1 |
Pray for Clive that he may continue to
get stronger each day, and make a full recovery so that he will achieve
all that God wants him to do. |
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Tuesday |
2 |
Give thanks to God for the
provision of Katy Jones, Clive’s new P.A., and for Tracy as she serves
the Lord in her new prison ministry. |
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Wednesday |
3 |
Praise God for the safe
arrival of Kofi’s new baby daughter. Pray that the Lord will be with
the family as they celebrate their new family member. |
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Thursday |
4 |
Remember the Smile
Trustees today as they gather to discuss the future development of
Smile’s work. |
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Friday |
5 |
Thank God that all the
shoeboxes have been sorted and packed and pray that as the remainder is
given out they will be a blessing. |
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Saturday |
6 |
Pray for all those attending
the Trip Briefing today, that they may enjoy fellowship together as they
prepare for their trip. |
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Sunday |
7 |
Pray for each Smile
sponsored child, ask that they might know God’s nearness and love in a
special way today. |
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Monday |
8 |
Pray for Mike and Diana and
Margaret who travel to Kosova to the Smile Centre today. Pray the Lord
will bless and use them as they serve the Lord there. |
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Tuesday |
9 |
Pray for John and Angela as
they continue to sort aid for in Haiti. Pray for all those caring for
the sick, injured and bereaved. |
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Wednesday |
10 |
Pray for Shkelzen and
Klodiana, our Centre Managers in Kosova as they maintain and manage
the Centre and for everyone who stays there. |
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Thursday |
11 |
Remember the work of
Rosemary Mumbi in Hope & Faith School, Zambia. Ask the Lord to provide
for her needs and the needs of all the children |
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Friday |
12 |
Thank God for everyone who
supports the work of Smile through standing order and donations, which
enables the work to continue and grow |
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Saturday |
13 |
Remember the work of Pastor
Samuel in India, pray that he will know God’s help each day as he
ministers to the families in the Bangalore slums. |
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Sunday |
14 |
Pray for our sponsored
pastors in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and India that they might know God’s help
today as they proclaim His word to their congregations.. |
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Monday |
15 |
Pray for people to be
challenged to step out of their comfort zone and join a Smile Taste
and See weekend or a Smile Step Out trip. |
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Tuesday |
16 |
Continue to pray for the
work in Zimbabwe and for John, Ketani and the family as they share the
love of Christ with many in the community there. |
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Wednesday |
17 |
Pray for Linda as she
returns from Kosova after her 6 months career break and give thanks
for all she has been able to achieve serving the Lord. |
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Thursday |
18 |
Remember Heshan & Ronali in
Sri Lanka and all that they do in serving the Lord there with Smile’s
work. Pray for Ronali during the last few weeks of her pregnancy. |
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Friday |
19 |
Pray for Berti, our Project
Coordinator, as he oversees the work of Smile in Kosova by helping
widows and families in the community. |
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Saturday |
20 |
Pray for Emily Morina that
the Lord will be with her as she leads the Girl’s Brigade in Gjakove,
Kosova. Pray for each girl who attends |
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Sunday |
21 |
Pray for the work of
Eternity Church in Gjakove and for pastors Astrit & Driton as they lead
the work there. Pray for Hannah as she continues her gap year. |
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Monday |
22 |
Remember Richard & Graham
who will be leading the Trip Briefing today for the team travelling to
Sri Lanka in June. |
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Tuesday |
23 |
Pray for the work of the
Stephen Jota Children’s Centre in Kampala, Uganda as they feed and
educate over 500 children a day. |
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Wednesday |
24 |
Pray for Paul and Mary on
sabbatical at our Smile Centre in Sri Lanka that the Lord will bless
them and use them for His Glory. |
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Thursday |
25 |
Pray for the widows that
Smile sponsors all around the world. Ask the Lord to raise up more
sponsors for those that are as yet unsponsored. |
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Friday |
26 |
Thank the Lord for all the
aid that we have had come in for the many causes overseas, and for all
those that have supplied it. |
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Saturday |
27 |
Pray for the Smile Reunion
today for all those who went on summer and autumn trips in 2009 that
they will have a great time of fellowship and fun. |
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Sunday |
28 |
Pray that the Lord will
prompt many young people to step out of their comfort zone and serve him
on a Smile Gap Year overseas. |
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Monday |
29 |
Pray that the Lord will be
with Pam and Amy as they continue to work at Smile Lanka, and pray that
they may be blessed and used for God’s glory. |
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Tuesday |
30 |
Praise God for all the Smile
supporters around the country that knit, sort aid, pray for, give and
donate to the work. |
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Wednesday |
31 |
Pray for Dime, our sponsored
evangelist, in Negotino, Macedonia as he travels round the villages
sharing the Good News. |