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6th

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
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#391
My prayers for full recovery are with Sgt. Marfill and all the other soldiers injured in the attack. RIP to the soldier who was killed.
 
VF21

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
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#393
VF21 said:
And, once again, I ask for prayers for one of our Northern California soldiers who has been fighting in Iraq. This young man is fighting hard to survive. His grandmother, Iris, is a very neat lady...and I know your prayers would mean a lot to her, Shelly and Steven right now.

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/2005/12/13/news/local_news/news4.txt

Y-S man injured in Iraq
By Daniel Witter/Appeal-Democrat

Sgt. Steven Marfill
Reported to be in critical condition

But Friday, while Marfill was out on a patrol in Baghdad, a suicide bomber denoted a car bomb that killed one American soldier and wounded 11 other soldiers, including Marfill.

Marfill suffered serious injuries and is in very critical condition, according to Bruce and Christina Mullen, friends of the Marfills.

Marfill suffered damage to his liver, lungs, legs and right abdomen, which took shrapnel from the explosion, Bruce Mullen said. His current tour of duty was scheduled to end next month, said Mullen.
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I talked to Iris, Steven's grandmother, a few hours ago. His condition has greatly improved. He has been upgraded to from "very critical" to "critical" and has shown some movement in one of his hands, which the doctors were very pleased about.

Please keep up the prayers!

Thank you all.
 
VF21

VF21

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VF21 said:
And, once again, I ask for prayers for one of our Northern California soldiers who has been fighting in Iraq. This young man is fighting hard to survive. His grandmother, Iris, is a very neat lady...and I know your prayers would mean a lot to her, Shelly and Steven right now.

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/articles/2005/12/13/news/local_news/news4.txt

Y-S man injured in Iraq
By Daniel Witter/Appeal-Democrat

Sgt. Steven Marfill
Reported to be in critical condition

Those people close to Sgt. Steven Marfill say he's a quiet man who is more comfortable in the woods fishing than he is in the middle of a big city.

Marfill, 26, is a big man who likes to work out, friends say. He thinks the world of his wife, Shelly, who lives in Yuba City, and his grandmother, Iris Heal, of Oregon House, and loves working on his truck when he is home.

“He hates the city life,” said Shelly. “He's more of a country boy. He loves being at home.”

About four years ago, Marfill joined the U.S. Army in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He's served two tours of duty in Iraq spanning 30 months.

But Friday, while Marfill was out on a patrol in Baghdad, a suicide bomber denoted a car bomb that killed one American soldier and wounded 11 other soldiers, including Marfill.

Marfill suffered serious injuries and is in very critical condition, according to Bruce and Christina Mullen, friends of the Marfills.

Marfill suffered damage to his liver, lungs, legs and right abdomen, which took shrapnel from the explosion, Bruce Mullen said. His current tour of duty was scheduled to end next month, said Mullen.

Marfill is currently being treated at a U.S. military hospital in Germany and may be returning to the United States this week, but Mullen expects his friend will be hospitalized at a stateside military hospital for a month.

Shelly Marfill and Heal will fly to Washington, D.C., to greet Marfill when he arrives sometime this week.

“We're going to be leaving just as soon as we get the word,” Heal said. He could be back by Wednesday.

“I'm going to stay with him until he gets better,” said Shelly.

The Army sergeant was based at Fort Irwin in Southern California before he was deployed to Iraq.

Discussing Marfill's personality evokes warm feelings from those who know him.

“He's a really big guy and a caring guy,” Mullen said.

Heal raised Marfill from the time he was seven years old, when his mother passed away. Marfill has always maintained a personable side to him that people readily accept, Heal said.

“He's a gentle person,” Heal said. “Everybody that I know of likes him. He's very likable and outgoing.”

Marfill attended the Yuba College Fire Academy and volunteered with the Fire Department in Oregon House, according to Heal.

“He wanted to do something to make a difference,” his grandmother said.

She remembers one time when Marfill came home from serving overseas and didn't tell Heal beforehand because he wanted to surprise her.

“He walked in with a bouquet of flowers,” she said. “That's just the way he is.”

Shelly and Steven married about a year ago and plan to hold another, larger wedding in June, Shelly Marfill said. The thought helps her through, along with the support of friends.

“He always puts us first,” Shelly said of herself and Heal. “Our happiness is important to him. He thrives off our happiness. I never met anyone like him.”

Appeal-Democrat reporter Daniel Witter can be reached at 749-4712. You may e-mail him at dwitter@appeal-democrat.com.
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UPDATE:

I returned home a short while ago from a very emotional reception at one of our local Lions Club community centers. The guest of honor was Sgt. Steven Marfill...

We arrived a little early. The number of cars and people already there was amazing for this small rural community. As we walked up, we noticed a full complement of Veterans of Foreign Wars members from the local George Steiner Post #10135. They had formed two lines, one on each side of the walkway.

We walked in and took our seats. The hall filled rapidly. Soon, we hear "Attention!" As we turned, the old veterans - some barely able to stand - salutedly sharply and the guest of honor entered the room. Walking. With the help of crutches and his loving wife at his side, Steven Marfill slowly walked into the center to give his thanks for all the kindess and prayers that had been said for his recovery.

Steven is not fully healed, but his recovery has been nothing short of miraculous. His doctors have been amazed. His organs are functioning and, although he still faces additional surgeries, he is looking forward to a long life.

When this quiet young man got up to speak, his voice quivering with emotion, the first thing he said was, "I now know that prayer works...and I thank each and every one of you who included me in your prayers."

I had to share this because I know some of you prayed for this brave young man and I wanted you to share in the joy I felt this evening.

VF
 
6th

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
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#399
<6th is overcome by emotion>

Thanks, VF21, for sharing this wonderful news. He will continue to be in my prayers as he continues his recovery.

Praise God!!
 
RoyalDiva

RoyalDiva

Starter
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#401
VF21-checking in a little late on this, but I am sooo happy to hear that this soldier is doing much better!! Prayer truly does work, God's grace is amazing.
 
SIR HENRY 8

SIR HENRY 8

Bench
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#402
please pray for my brother Charlie,he's battleing a couple of life threatning problems.Aprox. 2 weeks ago he was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer,only on right kidney.They have checked his lungs and bones,those are the 1st places it would spread,and they are free of cancer.Thank God.So the plan is to remove the kidney.The 2nd problem is blood clots,they found several in his legs,mostly on the right leg,he has been on blood thinners to help dissolve them, they can't take the kidney until hes off the thinners for at least a week.They went in thru his neck today to install a filter in the vein between the legs and the heart,to catch any clots that might break loose,but they were unable to get this done due to a large clot that has almost reached his heart,and from the way it was explained to me it's about 14in long.They are trying to get him in UCSF medical center for on operation to replace or strip the vein ? Without the operation they give him a year to live,so of course the op. is a must.He's a fighter and is staying positive,and so am i,i can't imagine life without him.He's only 54,way too young to throw in the towel.He is currently at the Kaiser in Vallejo. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Sir Henry 8
 
Purple Reign

Purple Reign

Starter
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#409
Father God, we pray in the name of Jesus, The name above every other name. Bind the hands of sickness that is upon Sir Henry's brother Charlie. We pray for healing and deliverance in this place.

Thank you God, Amen.
 
RoyalDiva

RoyalDiva

Starter
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#411
I’ve just received a big blow-getting let go from one of my jobs. It was my Saturday job working with the elderly at a senior-living facility. They basically told me that I either needed to work Saturday AND Sunday or that they would need to find someone who would. I can’t work Sundays because I am very involved in my church. And there’s absolutely no way I would ever sacrifice that for anything. I’ve been such a great, loyal, long-time, dedicated employee there, I can’t believe that they’re doing this to me. It defies all logic and reasoning. Can I please have prayer for this situation just that I receive God’s direction and guidance for what now.
 
hoopsfan

hoopsfan

Starter
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#416
I would like to resurect this thread:

We had some chaplains come to the house on Tuesday to let us know that my roommates brother had passed. He was on a road-trip and was down in El Centro, Ca. (Near Mexico), after visiting another sister in Texas. Because he had no familyinfo. on him, it took the sheriff almost a week to locate my roommate. She was designated as next-of-kin so.....we had to fly down yesterday, go to the coroner's office, make arrangements for her brother and then drive his car with his property home today. It was about a 12 hour drive.
She is swamped with trying to find out about ANYTHING of his. He lived in Massachusetts...so she really has no info. on anything!

If anyone has any helpful hints, they would be appreciated.
 
6th

6th

Homer Fan Since 1985
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#417
My condolences, hoopsie, to your roommate. And, prayers that all will come to light making everything easier to deal with. :(
 
VF21

VF21

Super Moderator Emeritus
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#418
Whoa. :(

My sincere prayers that all will find the strength to get through this. I can't even begin to imagine.
 
hoopsfan

hoopsfan

Starter
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#419
Thanks you two.

Forgot to tell you that she had another brother, (who she had been a bone marrow doner for in 2000), pass away last November. She's pretty strong, but we are both very concerned about her mom. She is 82 and having a hard time as you could imagine.
 
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