Pastor Tom’s Story

Site created on January 23, 2022

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Tom was admitted to the hospital on Thursday, 1/20, to treat worsening COVID and the development of double lung pneumonia. His body was having trouble maintaining stable oxygen levels and he wasn’t eating or drinking. After admission, Tom was started on a number of treatments, and was given a more significant oxygen intervention to stabilize oxygen levels. Saturday, 1/22 was the first day that Tom didn’t get worse. His current O2 intervention has helped him better maintain oxygen levels. He has been eating and drinking and getting IV fluids. He has been joking again. Tom will get a chest Xray Sunday, 1/23 to assess if his lungs are clearing further. Thank you for your words of encouragement and support, and thank you for your prayers and sharing of scriptures. We feel the comfort and peace of Christ as we move through this difficult time.

Newest Update

January 31, 2022

Journal entry by Bekah Miller —

Thank you all so much for your love and support as we grieve. 
Here is the link to Dad's obituary and celebration of life information. Please note that there will be an option to attend virtually (live), which is listed at this site.  

Sharing memories: There will be an open mic time to share memories about Dad at the funeral. Please consider if you would like to share something during that time. If you prefer to share something in writing to be read during the service, please email your tributes to:
Kristi Simmons: kristi.berndt@gmail.com



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