The last couple of days have been kinda rough, so we have not had much time to post. Jerry has been feeling sick and it has had him feeling a little down in the dumps, thinking these feelings will never cease. Many thoughts run through his head on days like this, and not many of them are good, so I ask that if you can pray especially for his well being, physically and emotionally these next few days, I would appreciate it. Pray for Katie also, as when her boy is feeling down, it makes it harder on her as well. She really is doing a great job keeping all that is going on in check, but sometimes it is just overwhelming. I am not really sure what has set off Jerry's emotions these last few days, but I am confident that God will see us through. One good piece of news is that some of his good friends from Embry-Riddle are coming for a visit on Thursday, and that perked him up for a while today, as these two are very special to him. He started making an itinerary the moment he got their flight schedule, ready to show them all the cool things here in Nor-Cal. San Francisco, Monterrey, Santa Cruz to name a few, so I just hope the weather cooperates. Looks like he is in for a busy weekend. Well thank you again for keeping us in your prayers and your thoughts, and I hope that tomorrow will bring a better day. I pray for Allie also tonight, and I hope that she is resting well and has the wings of angles surrounding her as I type this post.
Good night and God bless,
Dennis
7 comments:
Darned feelings of sickness! It is frustrating when the nausea is manageable and then bam, it's back.
Doing anything when you're feeling like that is hard. We're thinking of you all. When one is hit by it, all are. We're with you.
Father, the roller coaster is so hard. The thrill of going down isn't what it used to be and we're weary. It's hard, Lord, to know our friends are so tired and worried. We trust that you are sitting right next to us on this ride, we'd just like it to come to a steadier, calmer place. The grieving we find ourselves in is tough and we pray to never lose sight of your presence and comfort through the generosity of the people you place in our lives. Thank you, Father, for the friends who are coming to see Jerry, both near and far. We extend our hearts and love, through you, to the Macs and the Pomanowskis. Father, rest your loving, healing hands on them and ease their worry. Amen
Here's to a better day, today.
With Love,
The Proffitts
Dear Father, Son, Holy Spirit, St. Christopher, St. Padre Pio, please continue to uplift, give strength, heal Jerry & Allie, and help their families.
Dear Lord, please extinguish Jerry's nausea, and replace it with smiles & laughter.
It is nice to hear Jerry is uplifted and excited in anticipation of a weekend spent with good friends. Prayers for feeling well during their visit.
Katie, Dennis - you are in my prayers daily right along with Jerry.
SFerry
SFerry
Dennis, Katie, Jerry, and Family,
I continue to follow the blog and pray for you every day. You are never far from my thoughts.
I'm praying today for the usuals (nausea, pain, strength, perseverance, an emotional sparkle)and will add this upcoming special weekend to the mix!
I love you all very much! L
Jerry,
I can remember feeling like my life was so horrible and wanting to go back in time and miss the gosh darn patch of black ice. I couldn't and no power here on Earth would ever allow it. I felt I lost everything the day of my accident. I would never go home again, wear the outfit I had worn (it was cut off), never see my cats, never see my bofriend and his family. Every song I listened to reminded me of life before. My life was becoming a life of nothing or so I thought. My car accident happened in Ohio and in reality my nevers were partially true.
Six weeks after my accident, once stable for travel, Mom. Dad and I hopped on a plane to go to Valley Med. There I tryed so hard to stay positive, brave and strong. I rememeber the disappointments and being jealous and maybe even questioning God. Sometimes I still have each of those emotions. You may even feel that no one really understands but know there are a lot of people who do. Even your family more than you can maybe understand.
By the time I was released and until the beginning of December I was an unpleasant person. Rightly, so. My boyfriend and I broke up, I was utterly homesick, had an ongoing UTI and felt trapped in a body that was mine. I wanted to be normal, I wanted my life back! I finally went on anti-depressants and life started to get alittle better and the UTI's finally went away.
Now that I am 5 years away from injury, things are better. I was able to ship my cats out here and my homesickness has mostly subsided. I am looking forward to being able to finally visit Ohio and go through my boxed up life and sort through and purge. I have found a church family that I love and loves me and I look forward to giving back to the community. I still have my days that I am emotional especially around the week of 2-13. I now have an extra bday that my family,friends and I have to celebrate. A new way of encouraging and ministering to those who need it. I will always be waiting for my restoration and the day it happens, there will be even more to celebrate. For now, I am being still so I can hear His sweet Spirit.
Jerry, you will have ups and downs but remember this you will overcome. We are promised! Keep working and someday you will walk out of your house and run away. You are always in my thoughts and I pray for your restoration. We will have our promise!
Katie,
You are doing a great job!!
ps. I copied this off of www.connorwatch.org. I had written this to him while he was struggling. Please give us a hollar if you need anyhing, sometimes its just nice to know you're no alone in this journey.
I love you Jerry. I feel so helpless at times because nothing I can say will make it better. I just know that God is with you and mom & dad too. It will get better.
love
Grandma
Wow, Jessrun has a mighty spirit. Thank you for encouraging not just Jerry, but all of us.
Jerry,
I love you and want you to understand that we all have our down days. Days that we wish we didn't have to get up out of bed. When we want to close the curtains, lock the doors and unplug the phone because we just can't stand being bothered. But then the next day seems bareable and the next one really great. I don't know how many times the words "roller coaster" have been used on this blog, but it sure fits some of the feelings we all have at differnet times in our lives.
Don't despair, God loves you and will not leave you.
I'm also glad to hear that you're buds from Florida are coming. I hope I get to meet them. They will bring the tonic you are craving.
Praying the nausea and pain vanish and the warm spirit of the Lord envelopes your body, bringing peace and joy today.
Lot's of love,
Gretchen
Have a great weekend, Jer. Remember not to overdo, or you won't be able to do all the things you want to get to. Mary was going to come by today, but I reminded her your friends were coming from FL. She'll pick up next week - she got some new ice cream type Popsicle desserty thing she wanted to run by you. My guess is they'll all be gone by the time Monday and Tuesday come around. ('Darn!' says Mary :P)
Buel and I are off tonight to go see Chris. He's running the steeplechase Sat. @ 7 pm. We're excited to be able to cheer for him and he's looking forward to having a few fans in the crowd as well as a homemade meal.
Hope you have a fantastic time with your friends! Snuggle the kitties for Mary and she'll see you next week.
Love ya!
Trish
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