Please pray for Kris

About two weeks ago, Don received and email from friends we met at the KOA in Branson two years ago, Carol and George Kline.  Carol sang two special songs in church for us on Sunday morning; she has a beautiful voice.  We fell in love with them.  But I digress.  The email we received told of the car wreck their daughter, Kris, had and requesting prayer for her.

This morning, we received an update on Kris’s condition:

Dear ones!

Again, many thanks for all your prayers.  It is wonderful and the strengthening is awesome.

We do have some more good news.  Since the tracheostomy, which was done very late Wednesday, Kris has been breathing on her own.  She remains in a coma, but the breathing on her own is wonderful and must be a step in the right direction.  When I spoke to the ICU nurse earlier yesterday (Thursday), she said the trachea tube is now implanted, it has a little cover over it, and it's held at her neck with a neck band.  Should Kris experience a need for oxygen or assistance in breathing in any way, the ventilator is right there all the time.  It can be easily attached to the trachea opening now and she is likely resting more comfortably.  No more wires and tubes and stuff down her throat.  Also, the feeding tube was inserted into through her abdomen directly into the stomach at the same time on Wednesday, and that is working perfectly as well.

All good news as far as we're concerned!  Thank you all.  Kris's list of prayerful warriors is growing, so I've had to quickly do an inclusive mailing list.  It will be easier to send out updates and keep in touch.  We are so moved by all of your emails and your love.  God is so very good and we are certain Kris will come out of the coma and do very well.  She is quite the little fighter!  I've attached a photo of Kris, her husband, Russ, Joshua and Andrea, from the ceremony when she became a major in May two years ago.  Yep, that's our little Air Force nurse!

Blessings and great big hugs,

Carol and George

We are inviting you to join us in prayer for Kris and her family.  It is a privilege to pray for this lady and her family.  May Jesus touch her and give her a complete recovery soon.