William, Karen, Barbara and Shari,
Below is an excerpt from a message from Paul Staat who is reporting
after the visit with his physician. He has also communicated with
Teri Brannin (Missions Committee) and others regarding his situation,
and I believe that Maranatha’s response ought to be coordinated with
Teri and others who wish to help Paul and Mary. Unless I hear
differently from you, I will assume that Karen will take the lead on
making recommendations for Maranatha members. Whether you wish to
send the excerpt below to our class members is a decision that I leave
to you. I look forward to hearing from you how I can be a part of
Maranatha’s support for Paul.
Richard Wansley
From: Paul Staat [mailto:pdstaat@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: Doctor
This procedure is serious stuff, but the track record for remission
after this procedure is excellent and the over all survival rate is
good.
Start April 24; St Johns. In hospital one week. Home one week. Maybe
light office work two weeks. Then in hospital one week. Home one week.
May be back to work two weeks. Transfer to St. Francis transplant
unit. One week in hospital, one week home, then back in for final
heavy chemo, radiation, transplant and recovery. Approx 21 to 30 days
during that process from the time I enter St. Francis for the final
chemo. There goes the summer! This schedule may undergo some
adjustments as we look at my bodies response after each step of the
process.
I will be able to have visitors if they do not have coughs or open
sores or wounds. Still have to do the work on the house, but
afterwards will be able to have visitors. No quite as dire as thought
earlier.
We will take things as they come. I will try to stay as connected as I
can by laptop.
Blessings and Peace, especially during this most holy of weeks.
Paul
Rev. Paul D. Staat, M.A.M.C.
The Boston Avenue Church – United Methodist
1301 South Boston Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
(918) 583-5181 Ext. 133
(918) 938-8302 (cel)
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