We don’t know everything that will transpire in days to come regarding Amy and her mother, but I know Amy and I are better off than at least six people and their families. The hospital we are in has a helicopter pad situated right outside our fifth floor window. Six different times last night, the trauma alert went over the hospital intercom system announcing the imminent arrival of people being life-flighted for emergency care. Six different times I heard the whirring blades and throttling motor of the chopper. When they put you on a helicopter to get you to the hospital on a Sunday night/early Monday morning, you are in very bad shape. We are grateful because Amy is sitting safe and sound in a hospital bed, broken and bruised but alive and well. But my wife is expected to make a full recovery.
We received no new news on Deborah yesterday. I travelled back to Gwinnett to see her, talk in her ear and pray over her. I’m not entirely sure that her spirit is still housed in her body but I’m operating as if she’s still with us. Seeing my children was huge for me also. They are aware of the gravity of the situation and very sad but being taken care of with impeccable love by a dear couple in our church. They are praying for mommy and MaMa to recover. Landon even squeezed in a prayer for help for “the man that wrecked them”. That spoke volumes to me.
We have some meetings to take place today to decide what we will be doing and where it will be done this week. Receiving conflicting information from doctors and nurses has been frustrating. Some say we will go to Gwinnett to begin rehab and then come back down here next week for what we hope is the final surgery on Amy’s leg. Other staff here tell us that she will rehab here and then have the surgery here without the move to Gwinnett in between. Some say that the leg swelling will subside and the surgery could be Tuesday or Wednesday. Sound confusing? Welcome to our new world.
The most important thing to know is that there has been no questioning of our faithful and reliable God. Amy has shown no self-pity. We have seen that her faith has been genuine before these events and proven in this fiery trial that Peter commands us not to be surprised concerning (1 Pet. 4:12). She is focused on her Lord, her family and getting better. She’s a pretty tough lady and I love her bunches.
We are aware of our burdens but counting our blessings. More to come…
Jeff, thank your for taking the time to update us on Amy and Deborah’s condition. Jim and I are praying constantly for your family. Today my prayers are for Landon and Alicia so God can give them peace and bring them closer to Him. We miss you all. Please give Amy my love and a HUGE hug for Landon from me.
Nora
Jeff,
I sent a message to” Uncle Wigly ” for prayer requests. I hope that was o.k. Do remember that you two as well as Amys parents are in our prayers. How I wish I could do something to help, but feel as if my hands are tied behind my back. My mouth and my mind are still pleading with God for healing both mentally and PHYSICALLY. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH, A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TIME OF TROUBLE….pS 46:1
Our love to you and Amy as well.
I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jeff, you and Amy are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the updates. Please let me know of any way I can help.
Just got home from work and read your blog and latest twitter. If they are sending you home, what a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the children and to have more time with Deb and your father-in-law. Still praying every time God brings you to mind during the day. Do you remember that old song “One day at a time, Sweet Jesus, that’s all I’m asking from you?” That’s all we are promised – the here and now. But…thank goodness, God will still be on his throne tomorrow morning, too. Love to you both.
Jeff and Amy
You are both in our prayers. Thank you for sending out the updates. Know that there are many people out there just waiting for the word on how we can help!
Brother Jeff and Sister Amy, Blessings and many prayers for all of you…so like Landon to pray for the man who hit them. I join in praying for God to be honored in all of this. I had a head on back in 2001, I so understand the many questions and yet, knowing that God is sovereign and will guide, esp. those taking care of Amy, Deborah and your family. IN Christ love, Sister Deborah
Pastor Jeff,
Thank you sooo much for keeping us informed. We’re praying everyday and night for your family. God is a loving and faithful God who listens and looks for prayer. God is with you all. We are here for you!! Your meadow family loves and supports you. Please tell Amy I love her and am here the moment you need me!! Love y’all. God bless
When we heard the news early Friday Morning, our hearts stopped and we were in total shock. Our prayers were immedaite for God’s grace and peace for you all. As we have learned more over the past few days we remain constant in our prayers for God’s will. We have shared the reports and asked for prayer for you with our church family as well as others who have shared with their church families. You can rest in the knowldege that prayers are being lifted up on your behalf from so many christians that you are not of aware of or even know personally. Please let us know if there is any way we can be of help to you. Our love, thoughts are prayers are continually with you all.
Thank you for the updates. Amy has always been so kind to me. She is a gracious and beautiful lady. . With much Christian love and heartfelt concern Jim and I are thinking of you all.and lifting you up in prayer.
Dear Bro. Jeff, Thank you for keeping us informed. We missed you both very much yesterday, but we are comforted in knowing that you are by Amy’s side and that she is going to be okay. She is a beautiful example, even in such terrible circumstances. Her faith and her testimony speak volumes to me. Please tell her that I love her and I am sending hugs!! We are praying for your family and want to help in any way we can. Lots of Love and prayers, Ashlyn
Jeff, thank you for the updates. All of you are in our prayers and we hope you feel our love and concern.
Rymon and Patricia
I just read your last blog entry to my sister this morning. She is with me this morning because a fire engulfed her home last night destoying it completely. She got out with nothing but the clothes she was wearing. She and her children lost everything in a matter of minutes….but she will be the first to tell you that she still has everything she needs. Pastor, you continue to minister to us from Amy’s bedside. Thank you for helping us to keep all things in perspective and in their proper place. We love you and continue to pray for a miracle. Please give Amy my love.
we will keep your sister and family in our prayers as well!!!!
Praying for your sister too. God bless. If we can be of any help, let me know!!
Jeff, reading your blogs and the following your tweet messages is so encouraging despite the long the road ahead. Amy is a very strong lady and she knows the Lord will give her the strength she needs. We continue to pray for all of you and Deborah. Also, praying for the precious babies Alicia and Landon. Love them dearly and glad to hear they are adjusting well during this absence. They know they are loved!! Look forward to more encouraging words and information.
Jeff & Amy,
I am following the blogs and tweets and praying morning, noon, and night and in between for all of you, but don’t always know what to say, so I simply remain silent and praise the Lord. I follow you in that I, too, will count my blessings.
Love,
Nadine
Thanks for taking the time to update us on Amy and Deborah’s condition. We continue to pray for a full recovery for Amy, wisdom for the doctors and the treatment plan, discernment for the decisions in Deborah’s care, and that the family members that have been touched by this trial each will drawer closer to their Savior through the events. Tell Amy the Blue Ridge girls say Hello!
Friday night and then again on Saturday night, Claudia and I had the privilege of listening to the courageous and confident prayers of our grandchildren as they asked the Lord to “help Mommy and MaMa get better”. I loved the conversational style of their prayers as they told their Friend about what was on their minds. Their peace was evident as we tucked them in and turned of the lights.
PS Foxy is doing fine here with Bella…they have each found a new playmate!
Praises, prayers and love still coming with tsunami force! There was a subdued but electric feeling at Meadow yesterday as you could feel the prayers – spoken or not – that were free flowing for all of you. Thank you for continuing to minister to us by keeping us informed with your blog. I want to hone my prayers and cry out for specifics for you. God certainly knows all of this but he also wants the intimacy of us coming to him. We remain with you.