Jul/092
Answers to Prayer
Kevin’s day was very exciting as he was given his own private room! This new room will guarantee that him and Tiffany will have more privacy. This will also allow him to bring more personal items to the hospital since there is more room. Also Kevin is very encouraged by all the visitors that continue to show their love and support to both him and Tiffany.
As a reminder please try to make sure his room is not too crowded when you visit and if there are too many people when you arrive feel free to wait in the big waiting room until somebody leaves.
Here are a couple updates on recent prayer request:
Kevin got his back brace returned to him today and it fits much better. It is much more comfortable to wear now and doesn’t restrict his breathing. It will also allow him to move more freely during his physical therapy and other exercise.
The following is a update on the Mather’s Condo from Eric Helgemo:
The response from the blog was excellent. Several people called and offered to help with the work. The Lord has provided donors who will pay for all the materials. American Craftsman Restoration INC. offered to pay for all of the flooring. Swaner Hardwoods donated all the baseboard. Another praise is that their home owners Association decided to pay for the damage to the adjacent garage. The carpet is being ordered and it may take two weeks before it comes in. Also the furniture will need to be moved out of the condo so they can lay the flooring.
Thank you and God bless, Eric
We will be looking for volunteers to help move the furniture out of the condo when the flooring arrives. Again a BIG thank you to American Craftsman Restoration INC and Swaner Hardwoods for their donations and for everyone else who has offered their services or financial support for this project!!!
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On the morning of Friday, July 3, while cycling in the SCV with friends, Kevin was struck by a fast-moving vehicle. He was airlifted by helicopter for attention to his multiple injuries, including damage to his spine. This blog is for Kevin's family, friends, and colleagues, who are all praying for him and rallying to his side during this time of trial. Please watch this site for upcoming information on how you can help Kevin recover.
11:30 PM on July 15th, 2009
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW, PRAISE HIM ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW. PRAISE HIM ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOST. PRAISE FATHER, SON & HOLY GHOST!
9:40 PM on July 16th, 2009
Another answer to prayer…we just got online!! YAY!
Now that the internet stuff got sorted out, Kev was able to read the blog, which has been super encouraging for him to see all of the comments, so thanks a ton for blessing us in that way!
Kev and I also wanted to once again say thank you for all of the love, support and generosity everyone has shown us. Words don’t even come close to fully expressing our sincere appreciation for all of the incredible ways the Lord has used all of you during this time. We have truly been blown away and absolutely overwhelmed by everyone’s willingness to go above and beyond to help in any possible way. Whether it be our church, friends, family, employers, co-workers or even people we don’t even know, God has used all of you in extraordinary ways!!
Since the accident, God has continually been reminding me that His grace is sufficient and He will give us “Strength for today & bright hope for tomorrow”. There are obviously tons of “unknowns” during this time, however it is so comforting knowing that we can rest in God’s faithfulness knowing that if we truly believe that He loves us like a Father and has our best interests at heart, we don’t need to worry about what the future holds. While we may not see the big picture, we’re not called to understand, but rather trust.
Please continue to pray for:
– Kev’s right shoulder – he’s been having a lot of pain since the accident which
is getting worse with all of the upper body work in physical therapy. Please
pray that the doctors would quickly be able to figure out what the problem is
so that it doesn’t hinder his ability to complete physical therapy
– Kev’s puncture wound on his left knee that has become infected – please pray
that the anti-biotics would be effective in fighting the infection (especially
since the wound goes all the way to the bone) and that the wound itself
would heal quickly
– Kev’s complete healing and continued encouragement throughout the rehab
process. His spirits have been really good, so please continue to pray against
discouragement and that he would remain motivated and determined.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You all have been amazing and it has been such a huge blessing to feel so surrounded! Knowing so many people are praying, taking care of basic needs and handling EVERYTHING with the condo is absolutely incredible!
We love you guys and can’t thank you enough,
Tiff