FROM: Phil
Aug 19 @ 3:33 AM

Larry, I know that there are a lot of family and friends who have you and Lea close to their hearts tonight. We are all praying that God will intervene and provide healing and health for Lea. We also lift you up as you continue to take your stand beside her. We admire you for all you are doing and for the love you demonstrate to her every day and for handling the demands and pressures that are so present in this incredible situation. I pray that you can feel some “nearness” from us all. We maintain the vigil with you although we have so much distance between us. Just know that we care…and that we will continue to be in fervent prayer.

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn
Aug 19 @ 9:33 AM

Thank you, Phil. I DO feel your presence. Thank you very much.

FROM: Kathy
Aug 19 @ 6:02 AM

Lea, Just wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you at all times and praying for you. You just keep fighting I know you are very strong and I know you are going to beet this. Dan said to tell you hi and that he loves you also very much. We just cant wait till you get all better which we hope is soon. You mean so much to us and to so many people. I know this has to be very hard for you but just remember you have so many people waiting for you and who love you and need you to get better. We are all just waiting to see that smile of yours and waiting for that big hug and kiss. You are the best sister anyone could have and so loving and caring. Just remember I love you and need you. Love Always. God Bless You.

FROM: Gracie
Aug 19 @ 6:52 AM

Dear Larry, I thought I was directed when I wrote you (Aug yet the moment I sent it I felt yucky inside. This is not a good sign. Then I continued to watch the mail dreading to hear if I caused you pain. That is the last thing I intended to do. Kathy has no idea I wrote to you. If I hurt you then I hurt her also. Laura told me last night someone had written a caustic letter that troubled you and hurt you deeply. You are suffering so much unbearable pain already, oh how I hope and pray I was not the one. If I caused you undo suffering in anyway, please if you can find it in your heart, forgive me. I won’t write you any more but my prayers are with you and your family

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn
Aug 19 @ 9:31 AM

Gracie, Don’t feel badly. Your thoughts have helped me expand my thinking on this situation, and it’s always good to look at other perspectives. Your thoughts helped me make sure that Lea understood that I released her of any obligation to me. It also helped me think about how I might be able to go on without her by my side . . . something I didn’t want to consider before. By the same token, I want her to understand that she will always be my soulmate, my lifetime partner, and the one I love.

REPLY FROM: Gracie
Aug 19 @ 9:57 AM

Awe sigh of relief, I said I wouldn’t write yet here I go again. My purpose in writing was to let you know even if she passes over she’s still beside you and in many ways can help your walk. Through Christ we have the power to be as He is and He is with us always. The scripture says, “Let this mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus who thought it not robbery to be equal with God.”

I know these are powerful words, yet what loving Father would with hold any thing from His children. We are the ones who limit God. I truly believe we are Free to come and go, I have experienced this and there is no doubt in my mind she was your soul mate before, now and will be in the future. How blest you are to have each other.

FROM: Jean
Aug 19 @ 12:08 PM

I was listening to the radio on my way to work this morning when this word from Beth Moore came on. I tried to find the transcript to send to you, but could only listen. If you would take the time, it is so encouraging: http://www.bethmoore.org

FROM: Sally
Aug 19 @ 1:53 PM

Dear Larry, Roxanna has been forwarding your messages about Lea to me and you have been in my daily thoughts and prayers over the last several weeks. I wanted you to know that it has been a privilege to read your love letters about your lovely wife and companion Lea.

More than one time, almost daily, I have welled with tears as you have described her procedures, her pain and suffering and your feelings about Lea and what she means to you. What a love story and what compassion you have for her. I encourage you to continue to write as therapy for yourself and others whether Lea remains here with you or travels on before you. Your messages would make a wonderful book and inspire others to be as courageous as you and your family have been. Thank you for sharing.

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn
Aug 19 @ 8:21 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Sally. I will be sure to read them to Lea as soon as she is able to hear messages again. Warm regards.

FROM: Marlowe
Aug 18 @ 1:55 PM
To: John, Divine Mercy
Dear John,

Please add Lea Vaughn to the list of ill persons to pray for. Thanks, and God Bless Your Ministry

REPLY FROM: John
19 Aug @ 08:18 AM
The SJN Divine Mercy Group has received your prayer intention for Lea Vaughn Your intention will be included in our Divine Mercy prayers each Friday at 3pm in front on the SJN Blessed Sacrament and 1st & 3rd Wednesday nights at 7PM in Room 104 of the Pastoral Center. Anyone is welcome to join us. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share His Mercy. “Mercy is Love seeking to lessen the misery of others.”

FROM: Pam
Aug 19 @ 10:00 PM

Wanted to let you know that I’m flying out to provide support for Larry & Lea for a week starting tomorrow. I’ll arrive tomorrow mid-afternoon and will stay until the next Sunday (28th) when hopefully another family member arrives. In the meantime, I’m sending your email addresses to Dottie, who has agreed to forward updates to you in my absence. I’d covet your prayers that I may be God’s channel of love and strength to them while I’m there.