March 24-28, 2006
This update is going to be quite different. As far as how Laura is doing, all we will say for today is that she is doing remarkably well. Her best since the accident! More details will come in future updates. For now, we wanted to address a particular issue. Throughout Laura’s recovery and especially in recent months, we have received constructive criticism (please, keep it coming; we enjoy this type of criticism) regarding the optimistic reporting of Laura’s condition. Aside from living without Laura, writing the first paragraph of these updates to inform you of her status is probably the most difficult task we have ever undertaken. It is an extremely fine line maintaining accurate and honest summaries, while including the elements of hope and optimism. Please, know that 1 of 2 criteria are always met when reporting happenings to you. These events have either been witnessed by our very eyes or are reported directly to us by professional staff, working tirelessly and on a daily basis with Laura.
The difficult reality is that there is the need for opinion and judgment when dealing with recovery from traumatic brain injury. There is some great news for those wishing to continue following along with Laura’s miraculous journey. As Laura starts having more major developments (eating, talking, walking, etc.), there will be a significant transition towards the use of more video footage on the website. We will begin taping her on a more frequent basis, so that you could be right there with her on this ride. Based on this video footage, you will then be able to make your own judgments on her progress. Look forward to that reality, it will be here before you can blink! Pray relentlessly for continued healing. Our job is simply to report God’s workings and Laura’s incredible courage and determination.
How will we know when Laura is clearly on the right track towards recovery? How do we know that our spiritual journey is on the right track? Both situations are different, but contain striking similarities. Contrary to popular belief or any misperceptions, both situations get more difficult, before they bear fruit. For us, as we walk with God, temptation increases. Our old habits become burdens and significant obstacles to overcome. We resist the new, as change is hard. We face many fears! As Laura struggles through recovery, relearning how to do absolutely everything, frustration increases. Her old abilities and traits become burdens and significant obstacles to overcome. She may be in denial; her new reality is hard to accept. She faces incredible fears! All of us, through trusting God and relying on encouragement and relationships from others, will be better in the long term, because of the struggle. We must keep our eye on the prize. Our final destination awaits, God’s work is not and will never be complete!
MAKE THIS YOUR COMMON PRACTICE: CONFESS YOUR SINS TO EACH OTHER AND PRAY FOR EACH OTHER SO THAT YOU CAN LIVE WHOLE AND HEALED. (James 5:16)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
* Quick correction: Laura’s fundraiser this Sunday is at The Face and Body in Brentwood, not at Bath and Body. Completely our fault! Sorry for any confusion.
The difficult reality is that there is the need for opinion and judgment when dealing with recovery from traumatic brain injury. There is some great news for those wishing to continue following along with Laura’s miraculous journey. As Laura starts having more major developments (eating, talking, walking, etc.), there will be a significant transition towards the use of more video footage on the website. We will begin taping her on a more frequent basis, so that you could be right there with her on this ride. Based on this video footage, you will then be able to make your own judgments on her progress. Look forward to that reality, it will be here before you can blink! Pray relentlessly for continued healing. Our job is simply to report God’s workings and Laura’s incredible courage and determination.
How will we know when Laura is clearly on the right track towards recovery? How do we know that our spiritual journey is on the right track? Both situations are different, but contain striking similarities. Contrary to popular belief or any misperceptions, both situations get more difficult, before they bear fruit. For us, as we walk with God, temptation increases. Our old habits become burdens and significant obstacles to overcome. We resist the new, as change is hard. We face many fears! As Laura struggles through recovery, relearning how to do absolutely everything, frustration increases. Her old abilities and traits become burdens and significant obstacles to overcome. She may be in denial; her new reality is hard to accept. She faces incredible fears! All of us, through trusting God and relying on encouragement and relationships from others, will be better in the long term, because of the struggle. We must keep our eye on the prize. Our final destination awaits, God’s work is not and will never be complete!
MAKE THIS YOUR COMMON PRACTICE: CONFESS YOUR SINS TO EACH OTHER AND PRAY FOR EACH OTHER SO THAT YOU CAN LIVE WHOLE AND HEALED. (James 5:16)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
* Quick correction: Laura’s fundraiser this Sunday is at The Face and Body in Brentwood, not at Bath and Body. Completely our fault! Sorry for any confusion.
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