Jo Anne is 40 years old and lived in Michigan before moving to Alabama 11 years ago. She became homeless when she lost her job caring for elderly patients. Jo Anne struggles greatly with clinical depression, which has lead to problems with drugs and alcohol at times in the past. Jo Anne works very hard to gain coping skills and stabilize her life. She and a friend are currently living in an abandoned car. Her health concerns include diminished hearing capacity and chronic respiratory problems. In addition to this she has a steel rod in her leg with broken screws. She faces surgery soon to repair this problem which could cause her to loose her leg if not corrected. Jo Anne asks that you pray that she will find a permanent home and get stable. She also asks for prayer for Henry, her friend who might have to have his feet amputated.
Update: Through the help and support of volunteers at Church of the Reconciler Jo Anne was able to move into an apartment made available through public housing for people suffering from chronic mental health conditions. The volunteers helped Jo Anne get furniture and move in during the first week of February. The fact that she has stable housing will now allow her to get the surgery she has needed on her leg for such a long time. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to walk Jo Anne through the process of gaining public housing, getting furniture and moving in. Thanks to everyone who has been praying for Jo Anne over the past few months. Your prayers have made a difference in her life. Please continue to pray for her health and healing and continue to write letters of encouragement to her. She really enjoys getting a card or letter from someone who is praying for her.
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