Brian Comer (DCHS class of 2001) is currently going through chemo treatments. Here is his story and the link to his caring bridge site where you can make comments and see updates from Brian’s journal: 

“While I was initially diagnosed with diverticulitis, a CT scan started to show a different story. I was admitted to the hospital for observation and more tests. A restriction in my sigmoid colon started to show up on the x-rays and a mass was around it. While diverticulitis was still an option, tumors started to come into play. I had surgery in mid-March to remove the mass and a portion of my colon. While I was in recovery I was told it was a tumor, and the pathology report confirmed that I have Stage 4 Colon Cancer.  Everything was removed during surgery. I have 12 treatments of chemo starting mid-April. They are every other week for 6 months. I was in good health and was training for the 1/2 marathon. I'm only 29.”  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/briancomer.

Brian is son to Tom and Cathy Comer, brother to Matt 99’ and Christina (Velasquez) Comer 99’, and uncle to Henry and Amelia Comer. (5/29)

Sandy Tackett Cancer

Dan Tackett '78 has requested prayer for his wife Sandy who was recently diagnosed with cancer.  She will be undergoing surgery on Friday April 27th.  Dan went through his own bout of thyroid and lymph node cancer 15 months ago and has a follow up ultrasound scheduled for next month.  Please keep them both in your prayers...

HOMEWOOD Prayer & Share

If you can't join us for the Sunday, March 25th "Prayer & Share" time at the Homewood campus, we'd love for you to send us your prayer requests - so that you can at least join with us "in spirit". Please e-mail them directly to me at : dsellers@daytonchristian.com before this Friday, March 23rd at 4:00pm.

Additionally, please feel free to relate a specific story, memory or blessing from your days at our old school home!  We'll bundle them together and share them with everyone here at the DC Alumni Website...  Hope to see you Sunday!

For more details about the event, check it out at :  www.daytonchristianalumni.blogspot.com  or call me at (937) 291-7220 B  Blessings!  Dean '76

Paula Adkins McMahon '78

Paula Adkins, class of '78 is undergoing a kidney transplant today - March 8th, 2012.  Prayers please!

Prayers Needed for Briley Lambert '01

Please pray for Briley Lambert (DCHS - class of 2001).  She has inexplicably been losing weight over the past year and the doctors have yet to determine a cause.  She had a PICC line put in last week to help combat the weight loss but the high level of glucose in the IV food causes drastic swings in her blood sugar which results in her feeling pretty lousy.  She needs to see a specialist but the first available appointment at OSU is in May.  Please pray for an appointment to open up soon and for wisdom for doctors as they seek to find causes and solutions for her weight loss.

Please Remember the Entingh Family

Mel Entingh with his daughter Karen Entingh Matson 1984

ENTINGH, Melvin E. (Mel) age 82, of Washington Township, OH, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was born July 17, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late Adolph and Thelma (Downing) Entingh. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Doris (Jarvis) Entingh and five beloved children: son Dan Entingh, wife Grace and children Ryan Amy) and Amber (James); daughter Yvonne Entingh (DCHS '76) and children Elizabeth, Sarah (Jake), and Brittany; daughter Andrea (Brian) Whitaker (DCHS '77) and children Rachel (Matt), Justin (Bethany), Brent, Scott (Amanda), Quentin, Douglas, Karina, and Makaila; daughter Karen (Jim) Matson (DCHS '80) and children Kristen (Marc), Holly, Andrew and Ryan; daughter Cheryl (Mark) Fleetwood (DCHS '85) and children Roman, Gabrielle, Cole, and Maria. Great-grandchildren: Isabella, Cadence, Addison, Alayna, Mateo, Lillian, Cambria, William, and Audrey. Mel graduated from Chardon High School in Cleveland, OH where he participated in track and basketball. He received a Bible Certificate in 1956 from Cedarville College where he also met his wife, Doris. While attending college, he founded Enting Water Conditioning, Inc., where he remained CEO until 2011. Mel owns a patent on a drinking water control valve. In 2000, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Water Quality Association. He was also nominated that same year for Entrepreneur of the Year by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. In 1978, he obtained his pilot's license and later became instrument rated. Mel accepted Jesus as his Savior at a young age and faithfully attended church where he sang in choirs and quartets. He also taught Sunday School and had been a Sunday School Superintendent. He was most recently a member of Fairhaven Church in Centerville, OH. Mel is preceded in death by his brother, John and his brother-in-law, Ted Price. He is survived by his brother, Ray (Joan) and sister Thelma/Babe Price and sister-in-law, Sally Entingh, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave at Rahn Rd, Dayton, OH, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Dayton Christian Schools (http://educatingforeternity.com/giving/give-online) or Fairhaven Church (http://www.fairhavenchurch.org/myhaven/give_online/). Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

Dan Stephens '77

From his sister, Sandy Stephens Jackson '76 on December 30th, 2011.  Thanks to all who prayed for my brother Dan Stephens (DC Class of ’77). He survived his 3rd surgery since Thanksgiving. He has been at St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis, with alot of issues including Sepsis, chest tube, MERSA and in ICU.  Please continue to pray for healing and for the family."

Dan on the JV basketball team in 1974 (1st row kneeling, on the far right)

Corey Smith '04

A praise, and a prayer request.  On December 18^th 2011, Dr. Cory Smith (DC Class of 2004) received his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.  Prayers are needed for God’s direction as he leads Cory and his wife Karen.  Cory interviewed at Good Sam North while he was here in Dayton for Christmas, and he was offered the position. However, Karen is a Forensic Chemist and said there are no local jobs for her.  Pray for Cory as he prepares to take his Boards on January 30^th, and that the Lord will grant their family peace and direction.