It has been a positive start to what is going to be a great year for Laura and company. She is looking better and better. We have even had many visitors, after not having visited for a few weeks or more, comment on the amazing differences they are seeing in Laura. Many of the improvements are in similar areas as previously mentioned (eyes, head movements, attempts at vocalizations, actual verbalizations, unstiffening of muscles and joints, etc.), but these improvements are staggering to witness. We are excited to produce more videos and pictures in the near future to enable all of our wonderful supporters to witness God’s miracle through Laura. This is a life altering experience for everyone involved. Be thankful for the opportunity to witness and share this message. While it is nice to be able to make petitions and requests through prayer, don’t forget to be thankful for all these blessings. That is as important in the process of Laura’s recovery. It is also important for our spiritual development and ability to overcome our own life challenges.

Here is a short note requesting prayers for favor in our next insurance dealing. As of the 1st of the year, Laura switched insurance coverage to Healthlink (my employer’s policy). Previously, she had Cigna, then Blue Cross Blue Shield. After a great deal of research and many hours of analysis, this is the best coverage and will be the final change. Pray for favor upon Laura and our family. The new company will have to evaluate Laura based on where she is now. Pray that they will see all these newfound developments and decide to cover Laura’s nursing facility stay again. We will update you when these happenings occur. It may be a week or two. Do not fret if things do not go our way initially. It will be one more issue for Laura to overcome (she is really good at doing that!). We will not waver in our determination. Insurance companies are no match for the abundance of God’s pure grace, blessings, and love.

Doesn’t it seem that there are so many issues to deal with? Laura’s health and recovery, insurance issues, legal and financial dealings, the emotional battle that all of us face that love Laura dearly. It would be much too easy to allow fear and worry to absorb into your mind, will, and spirit. We haven’t allowed that to happen and we won’t. We combat fear and worry with faith and trust in the Lord. Prior to Laura’s accident, I never took to heart the reality of God’s ability to provide EVERYTHING you need. That has all changed. I wish I had just 5 minutes with all of you to witness to you what he is doing for us. He finds a way to accomplish everything at the right time and in the right way. Whether it is the right resources, the right knowledge, the right people, or whatever; it always shows up when the time is right. We serve an incredible God. Thanks for believing in Laura and for trusting in God’s abundant powers.

FEAR NOT; FOR I HAVE REDEEMED THEE, I HAVE CALLED THEE BY THY NAME; THOU ART MINE. WHEN THOU PASSEST THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH THEE. (Isiah 43:1-2)

We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin