From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles
(Chuck) Bailey has been bedridden for the last three or four months.
Hospice care has helped his wife, Sharon, in caring for Chuck’s needs. He
has steadily grown weaker and cannot get out of bed. He has refused all
medications for his heart and pain from his stroke three years ago. The
one positive event has been that the constant pain he has suffered has now
ceased; the medical people say it is probably because the nerve has died that
was causing all the pain. Mrs. Bailey is asking for prayers that God’s
will be done. They appreciate all the cards, prayers, and calls
they have received.
Charles Bailey
7/9/2008
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles
Bailey continues to experience periods of intense pain and has undergone tests
to try and isolate the cause(s). He has good days and bad and wanted to thank
all who have been such an encouragement to him and his wife Sharon.
He
said it has been very humbling and encouraging to know
the love expressed from God through His people from all around the world.
It has shown a great example of the way God wants His world to be.
963
White Pine St. NW
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-4047
6/13/2006
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles
Bailey, an elder, turned 76 this spring and has been struggling with severe
pain as a result of the stroke he suffered last Spring,
along with a queasy stomach that has made eating difficult. He has been
on several very strong pain medications. It has been a very hard trial
for both Chuck and his wife, Sharon. He has trouble sleeping and is
confined to a motorized wheel chair. Both Chuck and Sharon appreciate the
prayers, cards, and letters of encouragement they have received and request
prayers for God to heal the cause of the pain and upset stomach.
Phone:(616) 887-4047
5/15/2006
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles Bailey has been recovering at home
from the stroke he suffered that has affected his right arm and leg. He is regaining the coordination and strength
little by little. The doctors said it
would take 9 to 12 months for him to get back to where he was before the
stroke. He gets frustrated and
discouraged at times with the slow pace of recovery. Both Chuck and Sharon his wife appreciate all
the prayers, cards, and letters they have received during Chuck's extended
health problems.
963 White Pine St NW
Sparta, MI 49345
5/13/2005
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles (Chuck) and Sharon Bailey want to
thank all those who have sent cards and offered up prayers for him. He was allowed to go home this past Friday
afternoon. He was so elated to be able
to leave the hospital. He still has a
way to go to fully recover from his stroke.
He will have a nurse/physical therapist visit him 3 times a week. They have received cards and letters from all
over the world! It has been a source of
great encouragement to have brothers and sisters in Christ from all around the
world praying him. Again, thank you for
your concern and prayers. Please
continue to ask God for a full recovery for Chuck.
963 WHITE PINE ST NW
SPARTA, MI 49345
2/7/2005
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Mr. Charles (Chuck) Bailey and his wife Sharon
want to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, and emails of
encouragement. He is out of intensive
care and is now in rehabilitation. The
stroke affected about 30% of his cerebellum.
Chuck is doing very well considering the severity of the stroke. He can use his right arm and hand, although
slowly, and is walking short distances, which are good signs. He will be in rehabilitation for another
week. If he continues to improve he will
be allowed to go home which is his great desire. Please continue to pray that God will heal
the damage from the stroke and restore Mr. Bailey's strength in his right arm
and leg.
1/28/2005
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Your prayers are request for Mr. Charles
Bailey, an elder in
They are still determining how severe the
stroke was. He couldn't lie on his back
without vomiting which made getting x-rays almost impossible. He is doing better today, but the doctors
still don't know what caused his abdominal pain. Chuck was scheduled to have a heart
catheterization to check for blockages in his arteries on Monday which has been
temporarily postponed. Mr. Bailey is 74
years old and a double amputee. He has
just started taking insulin injections for diabetes a week ago.
1/19/2005
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Charles Bailey has recovered almost a 100%
from his back surgery in January. The
doctors told him it would take about a year for him to get back to where he was
before the surgery. Chuck and his wife
Sharon want to thank once again all those who have been praying for him and
those who have sent cards and letters.
It has truly helped both of them through a very difficult time.
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Here's
an update from Mr. Charles Bailey who had back surgery.
After a 12-month period of learning and
reorganizing my life and the life of my very loving and caring wife and
helpmate we are on the road to painless and knowledgeable recovery. The pain has diminished and my ability to
stand and walk are rapidly returning so my wife and I,
under her prodding, go to the mall and cruise around so the cabin fever
medication is down to a minimum.
All of these days and nights have passed
under the guidance and protection of our loving caring God and each and every one
of your prayers and the wonderful cards from all around the world, the
congregations and fellow members who are very encouraging and supportive. Thank you all and may God bless you all.
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Chuck had surgery this morning Jan 02. The surgeon said everything went as planned,
which was much smoother and shorter than his last surgery. They will keep him in the hospital over the
weekend and hopefully release him Monday.
Chuck and his wife Sharon would thank all those who have been praying
for him. Please continue to pray that
God would grant a complete recovery without complications. Cards and letter can be send
to their home.
Charles & Sharon Bailey
5045 E. 36th St
Newaygo, MI 49337-8330
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From Gary McConnaughey,
Pastor of Cadillac,
Your prayers are requested for Charles
Bailey an elder serving in the 3 west
Your prayers are requested for a successful
surgery, a quick recovery, and that the bone spur doesn't grow back. Chuck is 72 years old and a double amputee.
He has seen his share of hospitals and surgery's and would very much like a short visit this time.
Charles & Sharon Bailey
5045 E. 36th St
Newaygo, MI 49337-8330
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From Ken Graham, II, pastor
Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids/
After his recent back surgery, Charles
Bailey our elder here, has been in a lot of pain. The surgery on his back went well and has
healed well, but the nerve to the right leg has become inflamed and extremely
sore. He gets around on crutches very
slowly and is on a great deal of pain medication. The doctor is not yet sure why this nerve is
so inflamed. God alone knows at the
moment. His wife Sharon is trying to
care for him and work full time as well.
Please pray that this nerve will heal, he can get off the pain
medication soon and become mobile again.
Chuck wanted to express his thanks to everyone for their prayers for
him.
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From Ken Graham, II, pastor
Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids/
Charles Bailey's surgery was a complete
success. The doctor cleaned the
calcification (from arthritis) off from 4 discs, two of which had grown
completely closed. The Doctor didn't know how he had been walking around with
such pain. He was able to clean them all
out after one hour additional surgery time.
God certainly gave the surgeon help and strength. He complained to Charles' wife, Sharon, that
his hands were so sore from all the chipping away he had to do during the
surgery.
They closed one small leak in spinal fluid
but did not catch the other leak. So he
will need to remain horizontal for the next 48 hours while the body closes up
the other leak. Then they will start
getting him up for short walks after the 48 hours. He was not in pain other than the headache
that comes with loss of spinal fluid, and a little soreness in the legs from
lack of circulation. I asked him what
he'd like to say to everyone, and he said, "Thank you." (In reference to your
prayers for him.) Indeed thank
you all very much. Our Great God has
intervened once again!
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From Ken Graham, II, pastor
Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids/
Mr. Charles Bailey our elder here in
The Brethren and I desperately need his
active participation in this area.
Please pray for God to heal him and to guide the surgeon in this
process. The Baileys (wife Sharon) would
like to thank you in advance for your prayers.
Charles Bailey
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