I've been a member here for a while now and am a frequent visitor, but I haven't posted often. I've enjoyed reading all of your posts and even though I haven't really interacted here much I feel that you all are a great group of people with big hearts and great souls. You've made me laugh, cry and just go, hmmm.

Right now I need your help for my son. I need your prayers for him. He was severely injured in a bicycle accident on Friday. He has a fractured skull, multiple broken facial bones and a broken jaw. He had surgery yesterday on his nose and jaw. He's awake and coherant. Docs say no brain swelling as of yet but that could occur 48 to 96 hours after the accident. Today is 48 hours and I am so scared for him.

He's 24 and such a good kid. Loving, generous and caring. My heart is breaking to see him go though this. He wasn't wearing a helmut, but I won't place blame as kids seem to think they are invincible for some reason. Big lesson learned for him.
I know you don't know us, but if you can, please ask the Lord to help him though this and heal him.

Thank you
Sandi

 

OMG, I am so sorry to hear that Sandi...

My thoughts are with you and your son! I hope that everything can heal, and your son can return to a normal life soon.

Keep us all posted with up dates on your son...

 

 

Thats horrible, my prayers are to him!

 

Sandi, Lisa and I will say a prayer for your son to have a quick recovery.

I know what its like to have a fractured skull. Its no picnic.

 

that sounds terribly scary and i can't even begin to imagine your and your family's emotion right now. your son will be in my thoughts, please keep us updated on his progress.

 

Sorry to hear about your son Sandi.

My thoughts and prayers are with your son and the entire family. This must be a very stressful time for all of you.

Please keep us updated. You're always welcome anytime!

 

My wife LadyT and I have prayed for your Son Sandi. God IS good. He gives us trials to make us strong. Your son will be a better man thru all of this. God bless this family and heal Sandi's son. In Jesus name we pray this. Amen.

Please pray for my Mom.
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This is something I got emailed to me. Thought I'd share it. It really is worth the read.

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Three Trees:


Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said,
'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.'

Then the second tree said, 'Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull.'

Finally the third tree said, 'I want to grow to be the tallest and
straightest tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the Hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me.'

After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, 'This looks like a strong tree, I think I should be able to sell the wood to a carpenter', and he began cutting it down. The tree was happy, because he knew that the carpenter would make him into a treasure chest.

At the second tree the woodsman said, 'This looks like a strong tree. I should be able to sell it to the shipyard.' The second tree was happy because he knew he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.

When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him down his dreams would not come true. One of the woodsmen said, 'I don't need anything special from my tree, I'll take this one,' and he cut it down.

When the first tree arrived at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had prayed for.

The second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end.

The third tree was cut into large pieces, and left alone in the dark.

The years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams.

Then one day, a man and woman came to the barn... She gave birth and they placed the baby in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn't think it was strong enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He stood and said 'Peace' and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.

Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.

The moral of this story is that when things don't seem to be going your way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust in Him, God will give you great gifts.

Each of the trees got what they wanted, just not in the way they had imagined.

We don't always know what God's plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our ways, but His ways are always best.

May your day be blessed. May God cradle you in the palm of His hand.

 

My god, I am really sorry to hear about that Sandi, my Prayers are with your son, and your family. I hope only for the best. May god rest his hand upon your son and heal him to his full strength.