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About pastorpstephens

I have been blessed to have served as a pastor, a chaplain and to have been involved in other ministries throughout the years. My wife Marta and I have been blessed with a wonderful family that includes our daughter, her husband and their two daughters and our son and his wife and their son and daughter. Each of them are very special to us so please keep them all in your prayers. One truth that I always try to share with people I meet is that anything God asks you to do, He will help you to do. God has your back.

Day 13 – Why Should I Keep Going?

Posted on March 20, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last night was a rough night.  I think I overdid it yesterday.  My wife and I went out to eat and it was great to get out of the house – there is such a thing as cabin fever.  But … Continue reading →

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Saturday Day 12 – My incision itches!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Saturday Day  12 –  3/19/11   My incision from my back surgery itches!  Medications: Friday, the day before: Tylenol #3 with Codeine (TC3) and a Robaxin at 4:30 am to start the day.  Extra Strength Tylenol at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.  I … Continue reading →

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Days 8 – 10 – Medications following back surgery

Posted on March 18, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Medication following Spinal Fusion – Days  8 & 9    Upon my release from the hospital following my surgery for the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae, I was provided a script for Tylenol #3 with Codeine for pain and Robaxin, … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Blessings

Posted on March 17, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The Lord has truly blessed me with a great network of friends over the years, many of whom are not associated with the church I pastor or with my workplace.  As word about my upcoming surgery spread in the weeks … Continue reading →

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First Full Day Home – Spinal Fusion Recovery

Posted on March 17, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Day 7 – Monday First Full Day Home  This was a good day but an early day.  I say an early day because I woke up at 2:00 am and could not get back to sleep until 3:35 am or … Continue reading →

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Week One – The Journey Begins

Posted on March 16, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Introduction:   Good morning, let me introduce myself.  My name is Phillip.  I am 47 years old, have been married happily for 26 years, have two wonderful children, a great son-in-law and the cutest granddaughter you ever did see.  Up until March … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by pastorpstephens

My name is Phillip.  I am a bivocational pastor and I am 47 years old.  I have been married happily for 26 years, have two children and one grandaughter.  Right now this site is under construction!  Just like me!  My hope is … Continue reading →

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