Week of May 1, 2006
Another week has passed us by in the recovery of our Laura. We experienced a couple days with marked improvement in alertness and responsiveness. As the updates have communicated, there had been a lull over the past few weeks. Recently, it appears that Laura has returned to the levels of performance from the period prior to the lull. There are many possibilities for the constant inconsistency. Most obvious one being, this is the unfortunate reality of severe traumatic brain injury. Additionally, the implementation of new medications intended to stimulate her brain are taking effect and jump starting her progress once again. At this point, we are all desperately hoping for answers.
It is important for us to reiterate our desire and commitment to keeping you fully informed of any and all progress and new developments. With the added demands of our schedule and the lack of definitive progress, this task becomes increasingly more difficult. When the timing is right, God will bring peaceful closure for Laura, her family, friends, and supporters. When Laura is lifted out of this state, her desire is that our lives are indelibly impacted. For now, just let God work in the face of our doubts.
We all find ourselves passing through times of doubt; doubt about current circumstances, doubt about the future, doubt about our career choices, doubt in our relationships, and doubt about the Lord’s sovereign power and presence. During these moments, our prayers seem to fall on deaf ears. Our lives may be temporarily on hold. We have many questions. Regardless of our present feelings of doubt, we must move forward in our actions. Keeping seeking direction from God. He is still there for you. In fact, He knows how desperately you are in need. As a newlywed couple, we are in a constant struggle with doubt. The beauty is that God knows about it. We talk to Him. He’s aware of our fears, worries, and doubts. There is no shame in normal human feelings and emotions. The shame lies in denying, withholding, and isolating those doubts.
HOW LONG, OH LORD? WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? HOW LONG WILL YOU HIDE YOUR FACE FROM ME? (Psalm 13:1)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
* Thank you to the families of Twin Estates and surrounding neighborhoods for hosting garage sales to aid in funding the continual needs of Laura’s care. We are completely indebted to your overwhelming generosity.
It is important for us to reiterate our desire and commitment to keeping you fully informed of any and all progress and new developments. With the added demands of our schedule and the lack of definitive progress, this task becomes increasingly more difficult. When the timing is right, God will bring peaceful closure for Laura, her family, friends, and supporters. When Laura is lifted out of this state, her desire is that our lives are indelibly impacted. For now, just let God work in the face of our doubts.
We all find ourselves passing through times of doubt; doubt about current circumstances, doubt about the future, doubt about our career choices, doubt in our relationships, and doubt about the Lord’s sovereign power and presence. During these moments, our prayers seem to fall on deaf ears. Our lives may be temporarily on hold. We have many questions. Regardless of our present feelings of doubt, we must move forward in our actions. Keeping seeking direction from God. He is still there for you. In fact, He knows how desperately you are in need. As a newlywed couple, we are in a constant struggle with doubt. The beauty is that God knows about it. We talk to Him. He’s aware of our fears, worries, and doubts. There is no shame in normal human feelings and emotions. The shame lies in denying, withholding, and isolating those doubts.
HOW LONG, OH LORD? WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? HOW LONG WILL YOU HIDE YOUR FACE FROM ME? (Psalm 13:1)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
* Thank you to the families of Twin Estates and surrounding neighborhoods for hosting garage sales to aid in funding the continual needs of Laura’s care. We are completely indebted to your overwhelming generosity.
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