We are definitely being rewarded for staying the course with Laura. She is looking even better and having more success on her road to recovery. Laura has been turning her head, with a high rate of consistency, in order to answer yes/no questions. Her job is to look towards yes or no to communicate her answers. She is still battling with tone issues, but is improving in that area. Last night, I decided to show Laura a few pictures, many from our wedding, which are in her room. She was absolutely fixated on them. Laura would follow them as I moved them from side to side. Incredible! This progress is slow and we all want more. However, we must praise and thank God for even the smallest signs of recovery. Remember, Laura must first crawl, and then walk; in time, she will run!

I have been receiving an unusually large amount of inquiries recently, asking how I, personally am doing. Throughout this process, I have committed these communications and Laura’s website strictly to God and to Laura. However, situations change and I feel a need to share a few thoughts. I am doing OK. It would be dishonest of me to say that daily life is not intensely challenging. Having said that, I fully understand my wife’s difficult road, the statistics, and the implications of her injuries. I tell her everyday how sorry I am for failing to protect her and if we could only switch places, just show me where to sign up.

Furthermore, I realize that everyone has challenges and problems in life. With my challenges, I have had to strictly set priorities in order to endure through this grueling process. My priorities are, in order: God, my wife, all of you, then maybe myself. In complete honesty, I really don’t have the time, energy, or desire to selfishly focus on myself (making that question difficult to answer). God is using us, Laura desperately needs me, and many people are watching to see if we will trust God till the end. Crediting any one person, especially me, for what is happening with and through Laura, would be a complete injustice (unless that one person is God). There are hundreds, if not thousands of you, contributing significantly through support, encouragement, and through your actions. These scriptures may help you to better understand how I am doing.

LET THE PROCESS GO UNTIL YOUR ENDURANCE IS FULLY DEVELOPED, AND YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU HAVE BECOME MEN OF MATURE CHARACTER… WITH NO WEAK SPOTS. (James 1:3-4)

I AM WITH YOU; THAT IS ALL YOU NEED. MY POWER SHOWS UP BEST IN WEAK PEOPLE. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

YOUR LIVES ARE ECHOING THE MASTER’S WORD… THE NEWS OF YOUR FAITH IN GOD IS OUT. WE DON’T EVEN HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING ANYMORE – YOU’RE THE MESSAGE! (1 Thessalonians 1:8)

We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin