11.10.2006
There is not a lot of change in Dustin’s condition. He remains in ICU, in a non-medically induced coma, on a ventilator and in serious condition. There are some small, though positive signs of brain activity. With a brain trauma of this nature and magnitude, things get worse quickly and they haven’t to this point - which is good. On the flip side, things do not get better quickly. Improvement is normally slow and in small increments.
things you can do:
1) give thanks!
2) pray fervently!
3) serve joyfully!
1) give thanks:
- many, many expressions of concern, support, etc.
- Leigh Anne’s friends in from TX and AZ
- an RUF family in from NC to stay with the Salter children
- skillful and knowledgeable doctors, nurses and caregivers
- the body of Christ rising to the occasion
2) pray fervently:
- the swelling of Dustin’s brain to go down
- increased brain activity
- Leigh Anne (comfort, encouragement, rest! [physically and spiritually], endurance)
- Jacob, Nathan and Meredith
- RUF @ Furman (there are about 100 sheep currently without a shepherd)
3) serve joyfully:
- To help in the following ways, contact the person listed:
- Meals: Lori Luttrell (610.2737 )
- Sitting with Leigh Anne: Judy Kay Kyker (610.9082, jvkyker at hotmail.com )
- Childcare and General Help: Mary Ellen Kistler (610.9400, redeemeradmin at gmail.com)
November 13th, 2006 at 11:50 am
Just a note to let y’all know that Dustin, his family, and your entire congregation are being prayed for by fellow believers here Duncanville [Dallas], Texas! May our Great God be glorified in all that happens in this situation!! Doris [Beachy] Lancaster (Grant’s cousin)
November 14th, 2006 at 12:59 am
Dennis and Jenny Akins, former members of Ft Worth Pres, now at Weatherford Pres are praying daily for God’s hand of mercy to touch Dustin and return him to his family. Leigh Anne we hope you are blessed with the ability to lean on the Lord and trust God to be doing what is best for His purpose and your good. We love you and yours and will be lifting you all up to the throne of grace. Jenny and Dennis, Calvin, Abraham, and Sarah
November 15th, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Although it has been a 5 years since I last chatted theology with Dustin at TCU, I still recall his great wisdom and love for the Lord. Lifting Dustin and the family up in prayers here in Chicago and passing on the need to fellow Christians in the area.
November 15th, 2006 at 4:02 pm
Hi Leigh Ann,
Although we have not spoken since we left FW Pres, I shall never forget the priviledge I had of having Jacob and Nathan in Sunday school. John and I are praying daily for Dustin’s healing and for the love of our Father to enfold you,Jacob, Nathan and Meredith in His arms.
In Him,
Melanie
November 15th, 2006 at 4:22 pm
Leigh Anne, all our love from Mississippi. Westwood (our church) is praying. Wish we could be there to hug you in person, but we trust His Spirit is doing that in our absence. Prayers will continue.
November 15th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
I don’t know you guys but my heart goes out to you and I want you to know that many are praying for you here at Briarwood Pres. in Birmingham, Alabama. Please let me know if we could help in any way.
November 16th, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Leigh Ann,
I want to let you know that the believers at Christ the Redeemer Church (Fort Worth) are praying for Dustin and your family. May our God be glorified in all circumstance. Please give Jacob and Nathan a hug for us. We still remember the time we spent together at the Texas Boy’s Choir Bldg leading Sunday School many moons ago — Alex and Lisa Rice (TCU and Fort Worth PCA)
November 17th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
Words cannot express my gratitude for the prayers of the saints around the world. My heart is full of hope and love. We pray and wait –not always as patiently as I would like to, but His mercy is new every morning. Leigh Anne