Jan Combs (Jan the Gryphon)

Jan Combs (Jan the Gryphon) has asked to post the following:

Claudia is not in this group, but she is my 71-yr old stepdaughter.
Her mother and stepdad, Jean & Johnny, are both experiencing dementia, and rely on her for support.
Claudia's developmentally-disabled son, Mitchell, lives with her, as he is unable to fend for himself.
Also, her full brother, Lloyd, has terminal lung cancer.
Claudia self-tested positive for Covid the other day, so she put Mitch in respite care so she wouldn't infect him.

At home she started vomiting blood. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, and a tear in either her esophagus or upper stomach.
Please pray that her doctors are able to find and repair these things. Also, that others will care for her responsibilities as she recovers.
Thanks in advance -- Jan Combs

Jeanie Kirkby

Jeanie Kirkby has told us that after 19 years,  her breast cancer has returned,  and it has spread into other areas of her body. Although on treatment indefinitely,  the disease cannot be cured. Please keep her in thoughts and prayers 🙏 

Linda Smith Shook

 Linda was transferred to a hospice care home earlier in February, and although coherent is now reportedly very weak. Please keep her in thoughts for times ahead.

John E. Knox

Krissy Knox is remembering her husband John, who passed away 3 years ago today (February 18th). He succumbed following a protracted battle with cancer. May he rest in peace.

Reminder

I am resurrecting this blog, which has lain fallow for more than 8 years. It was originally started by the late Jeannette Oatley [jeanno43 on AOL).
The reason I mention this is a message from Jan Agar Combs, who has told me that she is leaving Facebook to preserve her mental health.
The incessant commentary on the political situation in the US (and elsewhere) is enough to drive anyone up the wall, to be honest.
I shall therefore start to relay these posts on this blog, so that anyone who leaves FB can still keep in touch here.