Comments on: Lea Update, Day 76 http://godswoodshed.com/2005/09/29/lea-update-day-76/ A Testimony About Prayer, Divine Discipline and Miraculous Healing Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:00:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Pray-ers http://godswoodshed.com/2005/09/29/lea-update-day-76/#comment-92 Pray-ers Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:59:50 +0000 http://larryvaughn.wordpress.com/2005/09/29/lea-update-day-76/#comment-92 DAY SEVENTY-SIX FROM: Lance Sept 29 @ 12:11 AM Just a quick note to let everyone know I talked to my father tonight, as I do most nights after he posts his update. Today, day 72, was both his hardest day and his best day thus far. From his post, I think most of us can understand how it could be so difficult. And, thank you so much, Ernest, for sharing your personal story with us. So wonderful!! If your father hadn't questioned his doctor long ago, you would not be with us today. Praise God for you! You are a beautiful man. I would just like to take a moment to bring focus to something beautiful that happened today that my father didn't mention in his update. He told me that Mom was very alert today and, at one wonderful moment, focused as best she could on Dad and gave him the biggest, most beautiful smile. Then she puckered for a kiss!! This is my Mom! This is the extraordinary woman that we all love so much! Thank you, Lord, for surrounding us every day in your love and guiding us through these difficult times. And thank you, Pat, for painting a picture of my mother with chocolate on her face this Christmas. As hard is it will be for her, she's just gonna have to sit there and let us bake all the cookies for once! We love you, Mom! And God bless all of you who are joining us in this mission to better understand God's Will and to come together as a family, God's family. Thank you all so much! FROM: Carol TO: Marjorie Sept 29 @ 12:22 AM Aunt Margie, I hurt so much for Larry and all he is going through. I am in awe of his strength and I am jealous of the love affair he and Lea have had for all these years. don't get me wrong scott and I have had a good life together . . . just not romantic. You know the grass is always greener. I assumed that that letter came from one of Lea's brothers and I can sympathise with them...they are here she is there and they feel helpless so "let's just get this whole thing over with" attitude comes pouring out. Poor Larry is fighting for the love of his life and now has more piled up on top of it. FROM: Cheryl Sept 29 @ 6:51 AM Wow! Thank you for sending along the question a family member had about God's will and then the following email about the baby. Wow. That really cleared up a lot of questions I had regarding God's will and advanced directives. Larry, you are right, all that you guys are going through touches all of us out here. It continues to amaze me. Keep the faith! God's Peace FROM: Barb S Sept 29 @ 7:33 AM I feel it necessary to apologize to you Larry. This is a time that we as family should be pulling together to give all our support and strength to you and Lea. I feel in my heart that Lea would be so proud of the way you have handled things and how strong your faith has become. Someday soon, with God's help, she will be walking beside you again and helping you to get through to those who had so little faith. God will have the final say. Until then, we have no right to try and make his decision for him. Thank God you have followed your heart and your faith! We still have Lea and she is getting stronger day by day, baby steps at a time but, still taking those steps. We love you all as does God! REPLY FROM: Jean Sept 29 @ 3:44 PM Barb- Thank you so much for being thoughtful enough to send an encouragement to Larry. I KNOW without a doubt, that that is what Lea would have wanted you to do. FROM: Karen Sept 29 @ 9:38 AM Good morning, Larry, Your letter of 9-28, from a family member, stated "....but God made his choice to take Lea back on July 16th". Nothing could be further from the truth! IF God had made his choice on that date, you would have buried Lea and been back in Atlanta to take care of your and Lea's affairs. Each and everyone of us like to think we have at least some control over our lives, but in the matter of life and death? God is the only one who controls such things. To me it's so simple - God is not through with Lea yet. What his plans are, we may never know, but you did NOT decide things that night,,,,God did, and he is not yet ready to receive Lea and may not for years to come. I must tell you now, , Lea is so very lucky to have someone such as yourself that loves her so much. I can't imagine how weary and tired you are at this point and my heart goes out to you for mustering up strength each and every day. Know this; you have the utmost respect from Gary and I for what you are handling with such grace. I wonder, also, if the family member who wrote that letter isn't just a little tired and frustrated himself. It must be very hard to endure all this with someone you love. You want them better and to be able to talk to them again and have things as they were once again. I hope his faith sustains him and I pray that he will see that you are doing the very best you can under such adverse conditions. I always suspected that, although Lea was thin and fragile that underneath all that she was a "Steel Magnolia",,, now I'm sure of it. Know that we love you both and are praying for a speedy recovery for Lea. God Bless. FROM: Brian Sept 29 @ 9:54 AM Mr. Vaughn, I would still like to consider myself a young man, but realistically have to admit that I am middle aged. No matter, as I read your emails, I hope that I can become the man that you seem to be. You have taught, and continue to teach me so many things throughout your updates. I am truly amazed. I know that in this point of my life, I would not handle things the way that you have, but you have given me a goal to strive for. Of course, our ultimate goal is our great example in our Lord Jesus Christ, but sometimes seeing parts of him in someone else is easier to relate to. I wish the best for you and Lea, who also has touched my life, and continue to pray for you all. FROM: Robyn Sept 29 @ 11:48 AM Gosh Larry, after reading the latest update forwarded to me- i'm sitting here dumbfounded that you were seemingly chastised by someone who loves you and Lea. the thought that you might be doing something out of God's will regarding Lea and her care has never even entered my mind. I sit here at my desk every morning and read your updates with tears in my eyes...sometimes streaming down my face...because of your faith, your love for her and the Lord, and the awesome, awesome privilege to see the hand of God at work in so many people's lives because of what your family is going through. As always, you and Lea are in my prayers...love and God bless. FROM: Laura Sept 29 @ 12:32 PM Larry, I have heard of how hurt you were by another individual's letter. Everyone is titled to one's own opinion, however there are some thoughts that should be kept to ourselves. All persons may have their own opinions, but they are just that. They are not relevant in anyway to try to pursue others into feeling like we do. Larry if you feel right about your decisions then go with it. I have never met a more loving person than you. I have no idea of the pain and hurt you may be going through. I do believe that we all have felt some sort of grief. We all cope in our own ways and for another to pass judgment or tell you what you're doing is wrong just is not right. If I had to describe your situation I would evaluate it as this years best love story, and you have won the golden globe. For a husband to be as committed as you is phenomenal. I love the way you reminisce and look back through life. For it is the life we have lived that makes us who we are. Your's and Aunt Leas life has touched so many. You will never truly know how many lives have been touched or changed from the love story of you and Aunt Lea. Larry you are one of the most beautiful persons I have ever met and your love and devotion just astonishes me. I give you my blessing and send my love and prayers. God Bless! FROM: Laura & Cory Sept 29 @ 3:19 PM For Aunt Lea and Uncle Larry only! Laura and Cory has created a special posty, just for you, FROM: Wes Sept 29 @ 9:19 PM Larry , I work for Lincare -- which is a home oxygen & respiratory company. If you need any info about this company, if needed when Lea goes home , please feel free to ask for this company. They are nation wide and can be utilized from almost anywhere. Please ask if the nurses have any knowledge of this company. Thanks for the emails to keep me informed, please send them directly from you if possible. Just keep the faith!! God does have a plan for the two of you!!!! Regards, Wes FROM: Bob & Barb Sept 29 @ 9:46 PM Dearest Larry, Praise God! I am so excited after reading your update tonight! Of course, all of you are still in my prayers. I would like to say that Bob and I say AMEN to what Barb wrote to you regarding the words of the "Anguished family members". I don't think anyone could have said it better! I believe God gave her those thoughts and words. I wish you, Lea, Dottie, Dave, and the other friends that are with you, a good night as you care for Lea. May you keep feeling God's presence. Thanks again for your updates. God is in control!! FROM: Kathy Sept 29 @ 10:00 PM Larry, I just wanted to write and tell you that I stand by you 100% in everything you are doing. I know that if things were turned that Lea would be doing everything that you are. No one is keeping Lea here. The doctors, nor you. If God wanted her, no matter what anyone does he would take her. I'm so proud of the way you are handling this and what you must be going through. I sure wish I could be there with you and Lea through all of this. I love you and Lea so much and you both mean the world to me. Lea is a wonderful sister, the best anyone could have. You and Lea are living God's will. The love you share for one another only brings our family closer to you and to God. Through God all things are possible! Remember God says " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Much love and prayer. DAY SEVENTY-SIX

FROM: Lance
Sept 29 @ 12:11 AM

Just a quick note to let everyone know I talked to my father tonight, as I do most nights after he posts his update. Today, day 72, was both his hardest day and his best day thus far. From his post, I think most of us can understand how it could be so difficult. And, thank you so much, Ernest, for sharing your personal story with us. So wonderful!! If your father hadn’t questioned his doctor long ago, you would not be with us today. Praise God for you! You are a beautiful man.

I would just like to take a moment to bring focus to something beautiful that happened today that my father didn’t mention in his update. He told me that Mom was very alert today and, at one wonderful moment, focused as best she could on Dad and gave him the biggest, most beautiful smile. Then she puckered for a kiss!! This is my Mom! This is the extraordinary woman that we all love so much! Thank you, Lord, for surrounding us every day in your love and guiding us through these difficult times. And thank you, Pat, for painting a picture of my mother with chocolate on her face this Christmas. As hard is it will be for her, she’s just gonna have to sit there and let us bake all the cookies for once!

We love you, Mom! And God bless all of you who are joining us in this mission to better understand God’s Will and to come together as a family, God’s family. Thank you all so much!

FROM: Carol
TO: Marjorie
Sept 29 @ 12:22 AM

Aunt Margie, I hurt so much for Larry and all he is going through. I am in awe of his strength and I am jealous of the love affair he and Lea have had for all these years. don’t get me wrong scott and I have had a good life together . . . just not romantic. You know the grass is always greener. I assumed that that letter came from one of Lea’s brothers and I can sympathise with them…they are here she is there and they feel helpless so “let’s just get this whole thing over with” attitude comes pouring out. Poor Larry is fighting for the love of his life and now has more piled up on top of it.

FROM: Cheryl
Sept 29 @ 6:51 AM

Wow! Thank you for sending along the question a family member had about God’s will and then the following email about the baby. Wow. That really cleared up a lot of questions I had regarding God’s will and advanced directives. Larry, you are right, all that you guys are going through touches all of us out here. It continues to amaze me. Keep the faith! God’s Peace

FROM: Barb S
Sept 29 @ 7:33 AM

I feel it necessary to apologize to you Larry. This is a time that we as family should be pulling together to give all our support and strength to you and Lea. I feel in my heart that Lea would be so proud of the way you have handled things and how strong your faith has become. Someday soon, with God’s help, she will be walking beside you again and helping you to get through to those who had so little faith.

God will have the final say. Until then, we have no right to try and make his decision for him. Thank God you have followed your heart and your faith! We still have Lea and she is getting stronger day by day, baby steps at a time but, still taking those steps. We love you all as does God!

REPLY FROM: Jean
Sept 29 @ 3:44 PM

Barb- Thank you so much for being thoughtful enough to send an encouragement to Larry. I KNOW without a doubt, that that is what Lea would have wanted you to do.

FROM: Karen
Sept 29 @ 9:38 AM

Good morning, Larry, Your letter of 9-28, from a family member, stated “….but God made his choice to take Lea back on July 16th”. Nothing could be further from the truth! IF God had made his choice on that date, you would have buried Lea and been back in Atlanta to take care of your and Lea’s affairs. Each and everyone of us like to think we have at least some control over our lives, but in the matter of life and death? God is the only one who controls such things. To me it’s so simple – God is not through with Lea yet. What his plans are, we may never know, but you did NOT decide things that night,,,,God did, and he is not yet ready to receive Lea and may not for years to come.

I must tell you now, , Lea is so very lucky to have someone such as yourself that loves her so much. I can’t imagine how weary and tired you are at this point and my heart goes out to you for mustering up strength each and every day. Know this; you have the utmost respect from Gary and I for what you are handling with such grace. I wonder, also, if the family member who wrote that letter isn’t just a little tired and frustrated himself. It must be very hard to endure all this with someone you love. You want them better and to be able to talk to them again and have things as they were once again.

I hope his faith sustains him and I pray that he will see that you are doing the very best you can under such adverse conditions. I always suspected that, although Lea was thin and fragile that underneath all that she was a “Steel Magnolia”,,, now I’m sure of it. Know that we love you both and are praying for a speedy recovery for Lea. God Bless.

FROM: Brian
Sept 29 @ 9:54 AM

Mr. Vaughn, I would still like to consider myself a young man, but realistically have to admit that I am middle aged. No matter, as I read your emails, I hope that I can become the man that you seem to be. You have taught, and continue to teach me so many things throughout your updates. I am truly amazed. I know that in this point of my life, I would not handle things the way that you have, but you have given me a goal to strive for. Of course, our ultimate goal is our great example in our Lord Jesus Christ, but sometimes seeing parts of him in someone else is easier to relate to. I wish the best for you and Lea, who also has touched my life, and continue to pray for you all.

FROM: Robyn
Sept 29 @ 11:48 AM

Gosh Larry, after reading the latest update forwarded to me- i’m sitting here dumbfounded that you were seemingly chastised by someone who loves you and Lea. the thought that you might be doing something out of God’s will regarding Lea and her care has never even entered my mind. I sit here at my desk every morning and read your updates with tears in my eyes…sometimes streaming down my face…because of your faith, your love for her and the Lord, and the awesome, awesome privilege to see the hand of God at work in so many people’s lives because of what your family is going through. As always, you and Lea are in my prayers…love and God bless.

FROM: Laura
Sept 29 @ 12:32 PM

Larry, I have heard of how hurt you were by another individual’s letter. Everyone is titled to one’s own opinion, however there are some thoughts that should be kept to ourselves. All persons may have their own opinions, but they are just that. They are not relevant in anyway to try to pursue others into feeling like we do.

Larry if you feel right about your decisions then go with it. I have never met a more loving person than you. I have no idea of the pain and hurt you may be going through. I do believe that we all have felt some sort of grief. We all cope in our own ways and for another to pass judgment or tell you what you’re doing is wrong just is not right. If I had to describe your situation I would evaluate it as this years best love story, and you have won the golden globe. For a husband to be as committed as you is phenomenal.

I love the way you reminisce and look back through life. For it is the life we have lived that makes us who we are. Your’s and Aunt Leas life has touched so many. You will never truly know how many lives have been touched or changed from the love story of you and Aunt Lea. Larry you are one of the most beautiful persons I have ever met and your love and devotion just astonishes me. I give you my blessing and send my love and prayers. God Bless!

FROM: Laura & Cory
Sept 29 @ 3:19 PM

For Aunt Lea and Uncle Larry only! Laura and Cory has created a special posty, just for you,

FROM: Wes
Sept 29 @ 9:19 PM

Larry , I work for Lincare — which is a home oxygen & respiratory company. If you need any info about this company, if needed when Lea goes home , please feel free to ask for this company. They are nation wide and can be utilized from almost anywhere. Please ask if the nurses have any knowledge of this company. Thanks for the emails to keep me informed, please send them directly from you if possible. Just keep the faith!! God does have a plan for the two of you!!!!
Regards,
Wes

FROM: Bob & Barb
Sept 29 @ 9:46 PM

Dearest Larry, Praise God! I am so excited after reading your update tonight! Of course, all of you are still in my prayers. I would like to say that Bob and I say AMEN to what Barb wrote to you regarding the words of the “Anguished family members”. I don’t think anyone could have said it better! I believe God gave her those thoughts and words. I wish you, Lea, Dottie, Dave, and the other friends that are with you, a good night as you care for Lea. May you keep feeling God’s presence. Thanks again for your updates. God is in control!!

FROM: Kathy
Sept 29 @ 10:00 PM

Larry, I just wanted to write and tell you that I stand by you 100% in everything you are doing. I know that if things were turned that Lea would be doing everything that you are. No one is keeping Lea here. The doctors, nor you. If God wanted her, no matter what anyone does he would take her. I’m so proud of the way you are handling this and what you must be going through. I sure wish I could be there with you and Lea through all of this. I love you and Lea so much and you both mean the world to me. Lea is a wonderful sister, the best anyone could have. You and Lea are living God’s will. The love you share for one another only brings our family closer to you and to God. Through God all things are possible! Remember God says ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Much love and prayer.

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