David,

If you are reading this, know that I'm praying for you to continue 
recovering strength.  I'm sorry for what happened to your bladder and the 
inconvenience it causes.  Your attitude is great, though, and that 
encourages and inspires me.




JulieMelton
visit me at
www.heart-and-music.com
Keep smiling!





>From: Phil Scovell <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Electronic Church <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Fw: David's Update
>Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:43:15 -0600
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "David & Rachel." <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 10:08 AM
>Subject: David's Update
>
>
> > Dear Phil,
> > For a little while now, I have not posted anything on EChurch USA.
> >
> > This has been because I have not been well, below I have posted my 
>update
>and if you feel that it could be shared with the folks in EChurch USA as a
>matter for prayer, then please feel free to let everyone know.
> >
> > Trust you are well,
> >
> > David.
> > David's Update.
> >
> > Nearly two weeks ago I was rushed into hospital by emergency ambulance.
> >
> > The reason being, was because I was in great agony in the lower abdomen
>area and was not passing water.
> >
> > After having a catheter in placed I passed 1600 mils of water. Now 
>that's
>some volume!
> >
> > It turned out that I was suffering with an infection which had also
>affected my prostate & scrotum. You can only imagine the pain I was in.
> >
> > After a short stay in hospital, I was discharged - only to be admitted
>once again 36 hours later.
> >
> > Once again I was not passing water and so after extensive examinations
>etc., it was diagnosed that due to my enlarged bladder, the bladder muscle
>had decided to no longer work.
> >
> > This now means that for every day of my life, I now have to use an
>intermittent self catheter.
> >
> > After some training, the doctors & nurses were baffled by how quickly I
>adapted to this new procedure in my life. In part I think that they were
>totally baffled because of my blindness.
> >
> > Because I am a kidney & pancreas transplant recipient I have to be so
>careful of infections, I am so pleased that the infection has not affected
>my transplants.
> >
> > You may be asking well what has caused all these things? - Blindness,
>kidney & pancreas transplants and now his bladder giving up!
> >
> > Since the age of 4, I suffered with diabetes and so consequently this is
>the underlining factor.
> >
> > Amazingly though, due to my pancreas transplant of fifteen years, I am 
>no
>longer treated for diabetes, no longer have insulin and no longer have a 
>low
>fat and low carbohydrate diet.
> >
> > Yet even though this body may fail me at times, I am confident of this
>very thing - I know and trust in someone who never fails. His mercies are
>new every morning, great is His faithfulness.
> >
> > Obviously, I'm still weak from my recent ordeal and would still value 
>your
>prayers.
> >
> > In the meantime, may God continue to bless and encourage you and in turn
>may you continue to be a blessing and encouragement to others.
> >
> > Remember, every day is a newday.
> >
> > Big blessings,
> >
> > With Christian love from my wife Rachel.
> >
> > David A. Prince. Age 43.
> > xx
> >
> > www.newday-prince.me.uk
> >
>
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