Author Archives: Mary Ann Falk

The stomach flu is going around, and it has found Arla.  Please pray that she will rest and recover comfortably.  Pray that God will be with Arla and Harold to strengthen them.  Arla was ill prior to Christmas with some … Continue reading →

When life is chaotic, when life seems out of control, when the weight of the world is upon us, God is most present in those times.  God, the Creator of all things, is in control.  It is in these times, … Continue reading →

The Allen family wishes all our family, friends, and readers a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy New Year!

We will begin this update with the frequently asked questions.  The most frequently asked question is “How is Arla?”  That as simple to answer as, what is the meaning of life? It also is a question that will elicit a … Continue reading →

Arla wishes you a Merry Christmas in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She will spend a quiet Christmas Eve communing with her Lord, and she encourages you to do the same.  Tomorrow is Sunday, and Arla … Continue reading →

Please continue to remember all those people who are in extended care facilities, are battling a disease, are having poor health, or who live alone. It is so easy to remember people when they are initially ill or immediately after a … Continue reading →

Today, we ask for prayers for Baby Lane.  See the information below from a Facebook post.   Remember, we don’t need all the details to pray…we just need to know there is a need or even to feel the presence … Continue reading →

Arla got a new room today.  If you go to Vancrest to visit her, she is no longer in room G1.  She is now down the next hallway in room F3.  This is still in the rehab section of Vancrest. … Continue reading →

This is Kelsey, Arla’s oldest grandchild.  Grandma has had many visitors during this holiday season.  Her daughter Janeen, son-in-law Bob, and three grandchildren Kelsey, Zach, and Jared came to visit all the way from Akron, Ohio.  Arla has made much … Continue reading →