About Eddie Baker:
He has served as Recreation Pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg since July, 2000. Eddie has been married to Carol for over 20 years; they met in seminary in Ft. Worth. They have three sons, Austin, Andy, & Ben. Austin & Ben are students at Carson-Newman in Tennessee, and Andy is a student at William Carey here in H'burg.
Eddie graduated from the University of Mississippi and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
About the medical situation:
At the beginning of the summer, Eddie began having dizzy spells. After trying to hang in there for a while & then multiple Dr. visits, he wound up in Jackson for an MRI around his ear. That was negative, but the radiologist noticed a shadow out on the edge of the MRI that concerned him. Another MRI revealed a small tumor on his brain. Additional testing this week found other lesions (not tumors), though a P.E.T. scan & a spinal tap indicated no additional growth in other parts of his body. It is not yet known what the nature of the tumor is, nor what the cause of the other lesions is, but the oncologist remains very optimistic in her prognosis.
What now?
A surgeon will perform a biopsy tomorrow (Thursday, 9/19) in Jackson, and the results of that will indicate what the further treatment will be.
How are they?
Eddie & Carol are in Jackson at St. Dominic's. (Note: visitors are greatly appreciated, but be aware that visitors do add stress & have a tendency to tire the Bakers out.) Their attitude is good and upbeat, all things considered.
How to pray?
Short answer: as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Longer answer:
--for healing
--for peace for all 5 Bakers, plus Eddie's parents & brothers (Carol works at Wm Carey, Andy works at Ashley's Furniture, and Austin & Ben are 8 hours away...)
--for clear, decisive results from the biopsy
--for wisdom for the oncologist & other physicians involved
--generally, for God to be magnified through this situation
THANKS for your prayers on behalf of this choice servant of God & of his family!
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3 comments:
Oh, Eddie and Carol and Boys...Steve and I are lifting you up every time God brings youto mind...and He has does that often since we left Hattiesburg.
We serve a Risen Savior who is more than ready to give us the desires of our hearts. We know that God knows our desires about this corner in your life...and we TRUST HIM to do exceddingly abountdantly more than we can imagine.
Joy and love, Steve and Debi O
Eddie, Carol & Family - we love you and pray continously for healing, peace, comfort, strength, rest. So many are loving you and praying for you. Our Bible Fellowship class (Dana Parsons' class) all send their love and prayers. God is so sufficient moment by moment. Till later, Dianne and George
Eddie, Alicia and I want you to kn ow that wer are praying for you and your family. We love you and believe that you will beat this in due time. We are here for you a nd will continually be praying...Please call me if we can do anything...Jeff
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