IC Chaplain s Report. You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, Bu you can control your attitude and how you deal with it.

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1 IC Chaplain s Report You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, Bu you can control your attitude and how you deal with it. Never get tired of doing little things for others, Sometime those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts. Alabama Peter Upton, husband of Delta Gamma chapter member Linda Upton, Florence, Al is currently in the hospital. He has been diagnosed with dementia. He will be going to rehab and then to assisted living. They would appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Address: 677 Brandenburg Dr., Florence, Al lindalupton1947@yahoo.com Arizona Wendy Williams, Alpha Omicron had a new Granddaughter named Piper Lee Ramsey 7lbs &10 ounces born September 21, Parents live in Tennessee. Congratulations to Wendy on her new Granddaughter. Wendy's address is: 888 East Clinton, #1083, Phoenix, AZ Arkansas Just a note to let you know Janice and Brian Davis, both Delta Nu Chapter (Vilonia) members, need our prayers. Janice's mother, Norma Updegraff, was hospitalized this weekend. Norma had a stint put in and more surgery is needed, but they are delaying that due to problems with kidneys. Right now Norma is at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, IL - Room 207. Janice left Vilonia this weekend to go home to be with her mother.

2 Ashley Brown s stepfather is in need of prayers. He was rushed to the hospital and was admitted for surgery. He is in critical condition. California Bonnie Reback, of Beta Zeta Chapter 4137, was in ICU at Redwood Memorial Hospital, She had to have emergency surgery, but was able to go home last Friday. The latest news is that she is recuperating, doing good and glad to be home. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Virginia Leabo - Epsilon Rho Chapter 2106 says, "My dear Daughter-in-law Rhonda (mother of Lauren and Parker) was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She began her treatments last Thursday, 2 targeted drugs combined with chemo. There will be 6 rounds of this. Then, they will surgically remove what is left. Please keep Rhonda in your prayers...she is a dear and faithful lady. No cards are required, prayers are the strength that is needed. Thank you. Dee Rogers - Epsilon Rho Chapter #2106: Dee is currently at her daughter Jody's home and is looking into a future care facility. Please keep Dee in your prayers and she appreciates the cards she has received. Dee is accepting calls at: (Cell phone). Betty Tatro - Epsilon Rho Chapter #2105: Betty was taken to the Hospital Emergency Room where she was diagnosed with severe anemia. Keep Betty in your prayers and cards may be sent: Betty Tatro 6718 West Main Street Turlock, CA Colorado Zeta Chi has a cancer spot on one of her kidneys. She will undergo a procedure later this month to freeze this spot, hoping, no further surgery will be needed. Brigitte could use our positive thoughts, prayers and "Thinking of You" cards. Send to: Brigitte Bondurant, 5932 Wild Plum Dr.,Loveland, CO Kerry Date, Gamma Chi member, had back surgery yesterday for spinal stenosis. Kerry Date, 1014 W 33rd St, Loveland, CO One of our newer members, Riki Johnston, told us her mother, Norma Johnston will be celebrating 91 years old Oct. 21. We thought it would be nice to have a card shower for her. Norma Johnston, 533 Canyon Wren, Loveland, CO Florida

3 Ida Schultz Florida State President, fell and fractured the fibula on her right leg. Please keep Ida in your prayers for speedy healing. Send cards and thoughts of encouragement to: Ida Schultz, Clearview Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL Barbara Fry, Delta Alpha, shingles are much worse than originally thought. Also husband John is not doing well again. Keep Barbara and John in your prayers that they will be feeling well soon. Please send cards to: Barbara and John Fry, P.O. Box , St. Cloud, FL 3477 Georgia Sigma Rho member, June Saunders passed away on Oct 1, 2018 in Richmond VA. No address is available at this time. Kansas From Margaret Shook: Great news!!! Walt had an appointment with the oncologist and he is next to cancer free!!! The Doctor said only 15% of his patients respond this well! Now he can concentrate on getting his strentgth back. Our next appointment is in 6 weeks. Louisiana Cathy Lagaccia s (Beta Gamma) daughter-in-law Malou Generes has passed after her battle with cancer. Minnesota Gary Oman, husband of Pat Oman of Beta Sigma chapter, has had surgery on his back. He has developed some issues that will require more surgery in December to correct them. Currently he is receiving post surgical care and therapy at a rehabilitation facility. Please send prayers, thoughts and cards to Pat and Gary at: 4408 Gettysburg Ave. N., New Hope, MN Include their dog Baxter in your good wishes as Pat is having to spend so much time away from the house! Missouri Julie Whitaker, Missouri State Council's President's, mother, Norma Jean Rottler passed away this morning. Remember Julie and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Julie's address is 2311 Kyle Drive, Columbia, MO Nebraska

4 Vianne Colgan had surgery Wednesday to put a plate in her right wrist. She had it done at the Surgical Center & is home resting. Vianne Colgan, 2716 Lamar Ave Grand Island, Ne Karl Kostbahn fell & injured his arm & shoulder after a wonderful vacation. He went to Dr yesterday & will have a MRI next Monday. Karl Kostbahn, 2204 Woodridge Court Grand Island Ne, Oklahoma Carolyn Womack is in St Frances Hospital. She is having bleeding issues and needs to be stabilized before further testing can be performed. Please keep Carolyn and her sister Melba Spain in our prayers. Cards can be sent to Carolyn Womack, 6026 S 73 rd E. Avenue, Tulsa OK Texas Natalie Brown, Epsilon Eta, Iowa Park, has had knee replacement surgery and is not able to put any weight on her foot as stem cell replacement was done. This is a relatively new procedure and uses her own cells. It was about 2 1/2 weeks ago and she is doing well but going crazy and trying to do what she can in her recliner to help out with the chapters crafts for the Nov. Board meeting. I know that she would appreciate any cards of encouragement that she received. She hopes to be able to attend the November meeting. Natalie Brown, #10 Billie Circle, Wichita Falls, TX Washington Beta Rho member Carmen Bradford s grandson James Bradford has been diagnosed with cancer. James is in his early 40 s with a family. Please say a prayer for James and his family as they make their way thru this hard time in their lives. We wish James comfort and well wishes. Loretta Smalley's (Alpha Theta) significant other, Kenny Setala, will be having triple bypass heart surgery tomorrow, October 9th. Please keep him in your prayers. Cards can be sent c/o Loretta Smalley, 907 Salmon Creek Rd, Naselle, WA Sandra Woodson, MAL, Past State President, has had two surgeries and another one planned for this Friday because of kidney stones. Please keep her in your thoughts. The last one was on her Birthday, Oct 5. Notes may be sent to her at: 291 Mt Baker Rd, Sequim, WA Alpha Beta President Shawna Davis is going thru a challenging time with her rounds of chemo for breast cancer. Please keep Shawna in your thoughts and prayers. Get well wishes can be sent to Shawna at 410 Chase Ave apt 113 Walla Walla Wa 99362

5 Maria Bingheim, IC Chaplain ESA A Gift (Don t forget to share it) esaicchaplain@gmail.com South 27 th Street, Quincy IL 62301

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