FROM: Kim
Aug 3 @ 12:49 AM

Our Very Dear Larry and Lea, Know that each and every day our prayers and love are with you both.
Much Love, Hugs and Kisses from Charlotte, Kim, Lauren, Robyn and Lexi.

FROM: Lee
Aug 3 @ 7:41 AM

Larry, We are so happy to hear the good news on Lea and Joe, too. We appreciate being in the loop to hear of Lea’s progress. You mentioned that Joe is flying to Indy this week. Please keep me posted. I have had no direct contact with Pat and don’t know how to do that to stay tuned on Joe. Will visit the hospital here when he gets settled. You mentioned funds. How can the Lions help? Is there someone raising funds for your extra expenses and for the Stroups? I think we can get the word out and help some, but do not know what’s needed and how to connect the money. Give me some advice. You and Lea are in our prayers.

FROM: Bill
Aug 3 @ 9:21 AM

Greetings to both of you, I have been continuing to pray for Lea and your family and I look forward to seeing you all again in Hawaii next summer. God is great and provides us with everything we need. I pass these emails to Teresa each day and we talk about her recovery when we see each other after work. You are on our minds and I feel she is truly blessed to have you there as she recovers. Thank you, Larry for the notes and your support of Lea’s recovery. I’m sure her spirit knows you’re there.

I told my mom about Lea having pancreatitis and she reminded me she had this some years ago. She had her gall bladder removed and about a year later this developed. Nowhere near as severe as Lea’s condition though, but not pleasant. Teresa and I read up on the web and now feel we are experts on the subject…. How little we truly know.

All is well in Michigan – kids go camping with church youth group this weekend. Teresa and I go to Indianapolis to watch the race on Sunday. Do you need me to look at anything around the house? We will be in Tipton Saturday and I can mow or whatever you need. Just let me know if I can be of assistance. I am here to serve. God Blessings.

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn
Aug 3 @ 12:17 PM

Thank you, Bill. As far as I know the house and lawn are pretty well being taken care of by friends there in Atlanta. I was told not to worry about it, so I don’t. Thank you again. I guess that’s why we love you guys . . . .

FROM: Gracie
Aug 3 @10:50 AM

Dear Larry, The more I read your letters the more I am in awe of you. You and Lea are perfectly matched and deserving of each other. For as lovely as Lea is, your beautiful soul shines through as well. How fortunate is Lea is to have such a mate. Your glowing love for Lea is evident in every line you write. She knows this I’m sure and it’s helping her fight her way back through this unbelievable illness. How courageous you are.

Many years ago I was going through a very soul wrenching time and was at an all time low. I cried out to God for help for I was trusting in my Father’s faith to get me through scary situations and I finally saw he wasn’t infallible, I was devastated. Then I heard a strong silent voice, it filled my whole being. It said, “Let go of your Dad.”

I said, “Then who can I trust?” It said, “Trust in Me!” I stated, “I have no faith.” It said, “Do you beleve I am the Christ , the Son of God.” I said, “Yes.” It said, “You don’t have to believe, give Me that little piece of faith and I will believe for you!”

It was as if the roof blew off my house and peace poured over me, Awe it was such unbelieveable peace, I felt locked in secure, faith was out of my hands and into Christ’s. All my guilty feelings for lack of it were gone for He had my Faith. I have to go back and touch this source everytime I have an harrowing or scary situation. Silly me, the rest of the time I try handling everything by myself. I have to remind myself, ooops, now who’s running this show.

As with Lea, I feel I know you. I am Laura and Cory David’s Aunt Gracie, and of course Blake David’s Great Aunt. I once upon a time thought I was his favorite Aunt although he always calls me Grandma. Anyway that all changed when he spent time with his Aunt Lea. I fell in love with her back then through the eyes of Blake. I give Lea to Christ as I do everyone.

FROM: Gracie
Aug 3 @11:17 AM

Larry, Kathy forwards me your e-mails so I keep up on Lea’s condition. I then forward them to my two beautiful sisters who now are deeply involved in hoping for Lea’s total recovery also. Below is Kathy’s response to a brief note I sent to her last night and my note to her is below Kathy’s.
———- Forwarded message ———-
FROM: Kathy
To: Gracie

Yes Gracie you are right this is the most unbelievable case anyone has ever heard I think. The doctors and nurses that I talk to said that they have never seen any counts as far as triglycerides, cholesterol, lipids, calcium and other things with such high counts that they were off the books. I’m sure she will go down in the hospital records. She sure is a fighter and I’m glad she is because this has to be awful for her. Thank God for being here with all of us and helping us through this and especially for her. I sure do appreciate all the prayers and thoughts we all get each and every day to get us through this. Larry’s stress test came out fine and they are going to let him use the hospitals own personnel gym to do his rehab so there won’t be anymore expense for him. They are so great at that hospital. They really care for there patients. Lea is one of those persons everyone loves and cares about. The doctors and nurses talk of her so good. Larry is just a great person and so wonderful to Lea. They are just a cute and lovely couple. We love them both so much. Thanks again for all the prayers and concern .Please keep praying as she has a long way to go. I just can’t wait to be able to give her a big hug and kiss. Love Kathy

Gracie wrote:
This is the most unbelievable case. I have never heard of anything like this before, it’s hard to take it all in. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. I’m so glad she’s being kept asleep through this ordeal. I wonder if these doctors have seen anything like her case. Larry needs the encouraging e-mails, cards and letters to help him through his days. Did you hear how he did with his stress test? I can’t even begin to comprehend how draining this must be for him. Bless his sweet heart. He is quite the fellow and worthy of this lovely lady Lea. I hope your doing okay. I think about you often. Thank you again for
the e-mails.

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn
Aug 3 @ 12:23 PM

Gracie, What a powerful story! Thank you for sharing it with me. It has inspired me to tell “the rest of the story, which I have been hesitant to write about until now.” Be sure to see tonight’s message. I think you’ll find it to be similar to your own.

FROM: Marilyn
Aug 3 @ 3:27 PM

Larry, no need to reply to this e-mail, you have far better things to do, and your lengthy updates are more than sufficient for all of us to know our prayers are working in a positive way, you are conserving your energy for your beloved, and you know if all of us could be there, we would be! We shall remain at your side in spirit.

I am truly impressed with the Hartford web site and the options it offers you and your family! Wow! What a blessing. I have about all I can contend with here as Ray’s health continues to decline, and his attitude is morose. I am about out of pep talks, but am hanging on. Pam and Leslie Conn have kept me in the pipe line, and I am so appreciative. Prayerfully, Marilyn