FROM: Chad
Sept 9 @ 12:03 AM

Please pass this along for me… You are a wonderful person. You’ll humbly say “no, not really” but I know it to be true. I’ve seen your children, and your husband, and many of the rest of your friends and family. Their actions speak for you even when you are too quiet to speak for yourself. I’ve felt the warm hugs, seen the caring face, and heard that beautiful laugh. Yet I only know part of the story.

Please keep up the effort if it is within your power to do so. We all want more time with you. I wouldn’t blame God for taking you into his arms if it is his will… but for my part, I’d just as soon have a few more sessions in the kitchen chatting about nothing in particular. We’re all proud of you and love you deeply. Keep up the good work. Come back to us soon. We miss you.

PS: Mr. Vaughn, I can only imagine what you are going though. I hope you are well – you are in my thoughts constantly. Funny thing about love and concern… no matter how much you are applying to one particular person or situation, there is always more to give. You’re doing great. I’m sure she knows it. I wish you the best – may you hear her laugh soon

FROM: Karen
Sept 9 @ 7:09 AM

Hi, hope that you are taking time out for yourself to relax a little while Link and Deanna are there, it is so wonderful that they can spend some time with you and Lea. They are super kids and we are also praying for them, this has to be way to hard not being able to do anything to get things back to where they were just a couple of months ago, but I think we have all learned that we have to be patient beyond our limits to get back to some sort of normal soon. Like you keep saying Larry, baby steps, but at least they are steps forward to some sort of reward. Take care and give those kids a big hug for us, and also Lea, we want nothing more than a big smile for right now and then we’ll be able to wait for the next big step.

PS. They haven’t made a decision yet whether my sister Glenda, can be a donor for my brother Bill on the kidney transplant. This waiting is difficult on everyone here also. But we know it will work out o.k. one way or the other, it may just take a while longer to get the end result.

FROM: Pam
Sept 9 @ 11:18 AM

I heard about this organization while watching NBC’s coverage of the transportation of evacuees from Katrina. It’s a charitable Medical Airlift, based on income I think. http://www.PatientTravel.org

FROM: Pat
Sept 9 @ 10:44 AM

Hey Darlin! Just wanted to say “HI” and that I too pray every day for both Joe and Lea. Isn’t it amazing what a person can endure? Even week long visits from your Mother-Law! (That’s a story I’ll have to tell you later, at the time I wanted to shoot her, but I can laugh about it now. Joe goes for his 1st rehab today, I think he’s really looking forward to it. I just hope his blood pressure has come up a little, or else they won’t do much with him today.

But he looks really good this morning. I have some very sad news to tell you. Jeanne called this morning, and she had just found out that Warren Brown “Brownie”, passed away last night. Roberta had placed him in a nursing home about 2 weeks ago, she wasn’t able to take care of him on her own anymore. Brownie had fallen out of bed, and she called Jeanne to help her place him back in bed, and she told Scott and Jeanne then that she was going to put him in the Nursing Home by Riverview.

Anyway, we are all very sad about Brownie this morning, but yet his suffering has ended, and that’s a good thing. He’ll be at peace now. Give my love to Miss Lea, and the rest of the gang. If you see anyone from floor 10, let them know about Joe, OK? Love Ya, Bye!

FROM: Carol
Sept 9 @ 11:20 AM

Larry, This came today from a friend that is on my “forward Lea Update list” I pass it on to you who it was intended for. I can only imagine how uplifting it has been for you to have Link and Deanna with you this week and hope it keeps you bolstered for a few days.

—– Original Message —–
FROM: William

Carol, I receive this devotional every day. (daily.presbycan.ca/email) It comes out of the Preby. church, Canada. It helps me focus outward in my prayers. I wonder if it would be a good thing to send to Larry. I’ve tried clicking on to his address but this gadget won’t go to it. He can then decide to subscribe (free) or not. Sandra, Lenny’s friend in Canada sent it to me years ago and I really appreciate it.

FROM: Carol
Sept 9 @ 11:22 Am

For Lea: God sends miracles every day. We just have to train ourselves to be aware of them!

FROM: Kay
Sept 9 @ 3:05 PM

Hi there… we went to tx over labor day… went to austin to visit Mike’s new friend.. Rachael.. and of course we saw lance and kristin..we met up at a very nice grocery store that Mike had done the security work.. installing cameras etc.. enjoyed an ice cream together … made plans to hook up the next day also.. while some of us went to a pool. most interesting.. then off to kristin’s parents house in a gated community.. steve and kristin fixed a wonderful lunch.. kristin makes wonderful guac .. and lance (still cant do it right) grilled chicken with chuolpte sauce.. corn of the cob and some very special mashed potatoes.. great cooks .. they worked well together.. angel spent all of her time in the pool .. wow what a dog lol.. including a few picts for the 2 of u to enjoy… luv to u both..