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July 03, 2005
July 3, 8:30 AM
asher is still talking and becoming more aware of his circumstances, but at the same time not completely understanding. as i said yesterday his being able to talk is beyond belief in so many ways and it brings both incredible joy into our lives, but the difficult realization that tough questions are on the way, and have even begun is an ever present reality as well. yesterday, for instance, asher kept asking gloria if he was dead. you can imagine how piercing those words were. asher also expressed fears that we would go off and leave him where he is. i think that really scares him. the other side of that is that on the way back to the skate park yesterday evening for the final part of the skate competition i had a conversation on the phone with asher and before we hung up he told me he loved me. what a gift from God.
earlier in the day i also called asher from the skate park and let some of his closest friends get on the phone with him and talk. he responded to all of them and i think the thrill was mutual for everyone.
the skate benefit competition friday and saturday was truly amazing. there are really no words to describe th blessings that came out of it. so many friends of asher's and ours came out to support both us and the skaters. it was just amazing. even a number of asher's nurses, while he was in icu, came out with their families. the new mayor of chattanooga, ron littlefield was also able to make it to last nights event. i have known and been friends with ron and his wife lanis for almost as many years as we have lived in chattanooga. i believe they are both a great blessing for our city. they certainly have been a great blessing to me and my family.
just from the concessions, alone, for the 2 day skating event, asher's friends raised a little over $2000 yesterday and kevin, the skate park owner says that possibly that figure does not include the entry fee money from the skaters. as soon as i know that figure i will also pass that along. me and my family are just filled with thanksgiving for everyone's efforts in helping to promote this in order to help us out with some of our ongoing financial needs.
hadrienne and i are just about to leave to go back to atlanta, but i did want to let you know how the skating event turned out and how asher was continuing to do. i also want to let you know that we now have someone to house sit for us. what an amazing provision God has made for us in fulfilling this very great need. this will bring more peace to us than words can say.
blessings to you all, you are all a continuous blessing,
feeling caught up in a whirlwind today,
andy mendonsa
| By Andy Mendonsa | 09:54 AM
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Praise the Lord! He who has begun a good work is indeed bringing it unto completion. We pray for God's peace that surpaces all knowledge to permeate you during this time. Every day is a proof of His never failing love and faithfulness. He will indeed bring this work of healing unto completion. Our prayers are with you!
Posted by: Adi Baxter at July 4, 2005 10:59 AM
