UPDATE ON BARB

I've been following the events surrounding Barb Kelly. She and I share something in common- a posterior brain stem infarct. Her's was so much worse than mine.. I've been requesting prayer for her and for her family too as they struggle to make sure she gets the care and rehab she needs and will need in the near future. She is making progress. I want to share the update from the family here. mb

Thank you to all that have been holding Barbara and the rest of our family up in prayer. Today was a good day for progress with Barbara. She was able to show movement in both arms, a slight turning of the right palm downward and pushing her left arm down on the bed. Also she worked on communicating better with her "YES and No" by nodding and moving her head side to side. This will help us understand her a lot better. And lastly with the improvement of communication she spell out a phrase using the letter chart. It was the highlight of my day when she spelled out the letters "I L U". !!!!

Steve and I will be visiting a few rehab centers on Thursday however to date we do not have one that is willing to except her until she can handle three hours of therapy. So please keep praying for her continued progress.

Some have asked about the fund that the church has set up - please read below if interested.

Again thank thank you for your prayers,
Duane
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:59 PM
Subject: Kelly Medical Fund
From the Desk of Steve Pruett
The Evangelical Free Church of Santa Maria, a 501(c)(3) organization, has set up the "Kelly Medical Fund" through which anyone can make tax-deductible donations.
All donations to this fund will be used for the sole purpose of Barbara Kelly's ongoing medical expenses.To ensure proper placement of funds, please make out checks to EV Free Church and write Kelly Medical Fund in the memo.
If you have any questions, please write or call the church office at (805)937-5703.
Please continue to pray for Barb's recovery, and the Lord's provision for their family during this difficult time.
Pastor Steve Pruett
Evangelical Free Church of Santa Maria
751 E. Foster Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455