February 17-21, 2006
Throughout Laura’s recovery, we have communicated the nature and realistic patterns of a brain injury victim. Progress, when viewed in a long-term perspective, typically follows a positive trend. However, the daily struggles to overcome such an injury are truly filled with substantial highs and lows. We are relying on God’s Word and His truths to endure and sustain Laura. When updating all of you, our goal is to provide hope and spread God’s message while communicating in complete honesty, in regards to what is happening with Laura. Having said that, the past few days haven’t provided much improvement to report. We must stand strong together, with a long-term focused viewpoint, maintaining faith in the eye of the storm. If we do, certainly there will be positive developments to report. Please, resist discouragement and trust in Him. These patterns are fairly normal for a person in Laura’s position.
Pray for Laura and all her family and friends about the upcoming month. Our family is beginning to deal with the reality that Laura may be coming home in the very near future to live. To say the least, this is a major transition for everyone involved with Laura. If and when this thought becomes reality, please pray that this be God’s will and the next necessary step in Laura’s recovery. We welcome specific prayers for wisdom and discernment with upcoming decisions. May all these decisions place God and Laura’s needs solely at the forefront of our minds!
For obvious reasons, the only issue that we could think of for today is trust, complete trust in God’s plan. We know, by virtue of His word, that God does not in any form cause or allow tragedy to occur. We are told that life can be unfair and that we will be tested. Our tests provide an opportunity to display our true character and beliefs. Will we completely trust the Lord regardless of our circumstances? Irrespective of God’s plan for Laura and others on earth, our ultimate destination remains residence in the heavenly Kingdom. Pray vigorously for perspective to be maintained. Wisdom, knowledge, and application of the Word, in fellowship, provides light in times of perceived darkness. Continue to feed your Spirit and not your flesh; eternity may be closer than you had planned!
TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD; SO SHALL YOU DWELL IN THE LAND AND FEED SURELY ON HIS FAITHFULNESS, AND TRULY YOU SHALL BE FED. (Psalm 17:1)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin.
Pray for Laura and all her family and friends about the upcoming month. Our family is beginning to deal with the reality that Laura may be coming home in the very near future to live. To say the least, this is a major transition for everyone involved with Laura. If and when this thought becomes reality, please pray that this be God’s will and the next necessary step in Laura’s recovery. We welcome specific prayers for wisdom and discernment with upcoming decisions. May all these decisions place God and Laura’s needs solely at the forefront of our minds!
For obvious reasons, the only issue that we could think of for today is trust, complete trust in God’s plan. We know, by virtue of His word, that God does not in any form cause or allow tragedy to occur. We are told that life can be unfair and that we will be tested. Our tests provide an opportunity to display our true character and beliefs. Will we completely trust the Lord regardless of our circumstances? Irrespective of God’s plan for Laura and others on earth, our ultimate destination remains residence in the heavenly Kingdom. Pray vigorously for perspective to be maintained. Wisdom, knowledge, and application of the Word, in fellowship, provides light in times of perceived darkness. Continue to feed your Spirit and not your flesh; eternity may be closer than you had planned!
TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD; SO SHALL YOU DWELL IN THE LAND AND FEED SURELY ON HIS FAITHFULNESS, AND TRULY YOU SHALL BE FED. (Psalm 17:1)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin.
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