Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Lisa Vannalee update
Wow!!! Lisa is sitting up, talking and smiling. She is an inspiration. Against the odds she's fighting through. Lisa told me last night that she can't wait to come to church and her family said they would all be back in church this Sunday again.
I'm thankful that God is truly giving this family hope. They have hope for what will happen even in the middle of this horrible situation.
Mr. Vannalee is in the middle of reading the book of Mark and learning about the life of Jesus. Please pray that God will continue to give him hope and strength as the leader for this family.
The diagnoses for Lisa hasn't gotten better but she continues to improve. She was moving her fingers last night ever so slightly and was told that would be impossible. She said she felt warmth in her legs yesterday and you know what, my faith is growing and I'm believing for a full recovery!!!!
Why not! Imagine the power if we all, with GREAT FAITH, pray for an amazing full recovery!!!
Lets pray!
I'm thankful that God is truly giving this family hope. They have hope for what will happen even in the middle of this horrible situation.
Mr. Vannalee is in the middle of reading the book of Mark and learning about the life of Jesus. Please pray that God will continue to give him hope and strength as the leader for this family.
The diagnoses for Lisa hasn't gotten better but she continues to improve. She was moving her fingers last night ever so slightly and was told that would be impossible. She said she felt warmth in her legs yesterday and you know what, my faith is growing and I'm believing for a full recovery!!!!
Why not! Imagine the power if we all, with GREAT FAITH, pray for an amazing full recovery!!!
Lets pray!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Hair Wonders
What's up with hair? Some have it some don't.
Why do we need it. So we have something to consume our mornings? Some more than others. Bald spots, dry patches, itchy scalp, dandruff, curly, straight, oily, well kept, mohawk's, bowl cuts, hives and more. Hair, one more thing that God added to make us who we are.
Wow.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Truth
What is Truth.
The Truth will set you free.
The Truth and nothing but the Truth
I speak the Truth.
Jesus, "I am the way, the Truth and the life"
"The truth is relative to what you believe." - Univeralist Pastor
"The truth is what I think it is." - Tattoo artist.
Do you have a definition for Truth? How have you defined Truth?
Jesus. He was Truth in human form. All that is right and good. Truth.
The writings in the bible and the principles Jesus stood for confirm and scream authentic people caring Truth.
Jesus.
Truth.
The Truth will set you free.
The Truth and nothing but the Truth
I speak the Truth.
Jesus, "I am the way, the Truth and the life"
"The truth is relative to what you believe." - Univeralist Pastor
"The truth is what I think it is." - Tattoo artist.
Do you have a definition for Truth? How have you defined Truth?
Jesus. He was Truth in human form. All that is right and good. Truth.
The writings in the bible and the principles Jesus stood for confirm and scream authentic people caring Truth.
Jesus.
Truth.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
The Vannalee's
I met the Vannalee family one week ago today. I wish I could have met them under different circumstances. Last Sunday morning after the message in the 11:15 service a young lady named Boula Vannalee approached me in tears with her boyfriend Chris. They told me a story that will forever change my life and for the last week has impacted me in a way that nothing else in my life has. I am still amazed at the love, endurance, and strength that I've seen in this amazing little family.
Last Friday night actually early Saturday morning the Vannalee family sat in there home watching a movie together, not knowing that in the next few minutes there lives would forever be changed.
Preceding this night at there home "Sam" or Patthana Vannalee, 19 year old brother had been acting very strange since being brutally assaulted and beaten horribly. The injuries he sustained were noticably located on Sam's head and upper body. Sam's behavior was now extremely random and unpredictable which had his family worried for his health.
While watching the movie together Friday night Lisa Vannalee, 16, left the room and was followed by Sam in the next few moments Sam attacked Lisa with a knife and delivered life changing injuries to his little sister. The rest of the family heard the commotion and went to find Lisa injured and Sam literally out of his mind.
Lisa is now in PICU at UCDavis in critical condition with massive cuts on her face and neck area with injury to her spinal chord. She is slowly regaining feeling in her upper body but still hasn't felt anything in her lower body.
Sam is in the Sacramento County Jail.
There family is staying at the hospital with Lisa and we are praying with Lisa daily and daily her improvement is amazing. She was told she wouldn't be able to feel anything and everyday more feeling comes back. She's communicating well and is getting stronger daily.
Gretchen and I have fallen in love with the Vannalee family and are spending time with them daily as they walk through this life changing circumstance.
I'm asking everyone I know to please pray for God's peace and strength for the Vannalee family. I'm believing for a miracle with Lisa! Will you have faith with me for a great recovery. Lisa is extremely smart young lady who is attending Grant Highschool and has competed in beauty contests. The little I know her has been inspiring as she is in the fight of her life.
Last Friday night actually early Saturday morning the Vannalee family sat in there home watching a movie together, not knowing that in the next few minutes there lives would forever be changed.
Preceding this night at there home "Sam" or Patthana Vannalee, 19 year old brother had been acting very strange since being brutally assaulted and beaten horribly. The injuries he sustained were noticably located on Sam's head and upper body. Sam's behavior was now extremely random and unpredictable which had his family worried for his health.
While watching the movie together Friday night Lisa Vannalee, 16, left the room and was followed by Sam in the next few moments Sam attacked Lisa with a knife and delivered life changing injuries to his little sister. The rest of the family heard the commotion and went to find Lisa injured and Sam literally out of his mind.
Lisa is now in PICU at UCDavis in critical condition with massive cuts on her face and neck area with injury to her spinal chord. She is slowly regaining feeling in her upper body but still hasn't felt anything in her lower body.
Sam is in the Sacramento County Jail.
There family is staying at the hospital with Lisa and we are praying with Lisa daily and daily her improvement is amazing. She was told she wouldn't be able to feel anything and everyday more feeling comes back. She's communicating well and is getting stronger daily.
Gretchen and I have fallen in love with the Vannalee family and are spending time with them daily as they walk through this life changing circumstance.
I'm asking everyone I know to please pray for God's peace and strength for the Vannalee family. I'm believing for a miracle with Lisa! Will you have faith with me for a great recovery. Lisa is extremely smart young lady who is attending Grant Highschool and has competed in beauty contests. The little I know her has been inspiring as she is in the fight of her life.
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