Hi Larry!

First let me say that I have been so encouraged by your emails in recent
days! God is soooooo good! Shana wants to know if you called in sick
today?

I have been keeping my church family updated on Lea’s situation as you have
all been on their prayer list over the past several weeks. I received the
following request from one of my Associate Pastor’s friends regarding the
use of your faith journey through this ordeal as a part of a paper she
(Sharon) is writing for her class. Please do not feel obligated in any way
to participate! Whatever you decide will be fine with me.

While I’m writing, I just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you have
been to me over the last several weeks. Not only in your unwavering
devotion to Lea, but as a faithful servant to our Lord as well. I do not
know that if I were in the same situation that I would be as brave and
courageous or faithful! You and Lea are so blessed to have each other!
They say that the best gift you give to your children is to love their
Mother/Father. You two have been such an amazing example for the boys as
to what a marriage should look like.

Please tell Lea that we miss her daily here at Irwin and we are praying for
a full recovery! Take care Larry!

-Lucy (Lea’s favorite part-time ‘peon’!) : )

——Original Message——–
FROM: Sharon

Hello,

My name is Sharon and I am a friend of Rev. Suzanna Helms. Today I had asked her and a few other friends why they prayed. It is for a research paper that I have to do for my class in November. And apparently today she received this email from you. It appears to be divine intervention. She suggested that I contact you in regards to your friend/boss, Lea. She did share your most recent email from “Lea”. I would like to ask your or their permission to use this material in my paper. If you give permission, that would be great.

As prayer is so important, please know that I will continue to pray for Lea and her family.

REPLY FROM: Larry Vaughn

Sharon certainly may use the information in the updates as reference material for her paper, and she may use our names, which helps lend authenticity to research. My only request is that she send us a copy by email when she has finished it. I am collecting sermons, articles and other testimony based on our experience for our own use in the healing process for Lea.

FROM: Barb S
Oct 10 @ 12:35 AM

Good morning, Lea!

Just a brief note to remind you how special you are to us! We know you still have some rough times ahead but we also know you are a very strong person and can handle anything that God tosses your way. Loved you!