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Good morning everyone...sorry we haven't updated lately. We are a bit exhausted. Last week was a terrible week. On Monday, Larry was removed from respirator and into a private room. He has a trach which makes it a little easier for him to breathe. The biggest problem we have now is the brain injury. Not sure how all of this happened but the drs believe when he arrested twice, Larry depleted his body of oxygen therefore causing a tremendous amount of damage. He also hit his head on the car....not sure how much that contributed to the brain injury. He does not know us and is in a total vegetation state. You can image how painful this is for Jimmy. His Dad was at our house the week before the accident watching Fox news with me (i'll keep those conversations private ) and so strong to see him in this condition is just heart wrenching. Please continue to lift us up in prayer, send positive thoughts and whatever else you are doing. It has kept us going. He has had the best care and he is comfortable and not in pain. I have been angry for 14 years the way God took my Dad suddenly in a car accident 14 years ago this past October, but after going thru this ordeal with my sweet husband, I am no longer angry. I never want anyone I know or love go thru this again. We have much to be grateful and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.



I saw my cousin back in 02 come through a brain injury. It's tragic to witness and even more when it's an immediate family member. But he came through it. Yes he sustained permanent damage. And he's a different person. But he lives a quality life even with having gone through it. We laugh, tell jokes and stories from our childhood. But there was a time when that all seemed impossible.

I say that to say this. Don't lose hope. The Bible teaches us that with men things are impossible but with God, nothing is impossible. It's true, he may never come out of this. But it is just as possible that he will have a limited if not a full recovery. Only time will tell.

When I went to see my cousin and all he could do was kick like a baby, I still spoke to him as if he heard every word. I believe he did. I knew that somewhere beyond whatever had disconnected him from us that he was still there.

So you guys, I know you are doing this already because you just seem to be the kind of family who would, keep talking to him even though it seems he doesn't hear. Keep hoping for him and just as importantly keep praying. Pray with him, pray over him, anoint him with oil, call in the elders to do the same. Touch him, tell him stories about the people he knows, read to him, play his favorite music and sermons from his favorite teachers. I can't guarantee any results but at least its something you can do. Finally, give him over to God. The doctors may have found their limits but nothing is impossible with God.

You all are continually in my thoughts and prayers. May God's peace abide with you.

Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin