A little painting by Allison illustrating yesterday’s update. The oxygen tank is no coincidence.
People often ask how Vernon is doing. You’ll remember he had an encounter with a truck on his motor scooter over two months ago. I tell them he’s still in the coma, though making progress . . . if very slowly. I also recommend them to the blog created especially for him with daily updates, mostly by Allison, Vernon’s wife and main caretaker (at the hospital every day).
And I’ll recommend it to you.
In it you’ll not only learn of Vernon’s progress, you’ll come to know Allison, a creative writer, a buoyant spirit, a Christian, an overcomer, an involved mother, an inspired photographer and an artist. Do I sound proud? Of course I am, and all the more for how she is handling this very challenging period of life . . . one which none of us would choose.
And by the blog you’ll also observe a community at work around her, and Vernon . . . the kind of which is essential for such a time as this . . . and not to be taken for granted.
I could say more, but I’d rather you go over to the “Sans Oxygen” site (named after one of Vernon’s typefaces): http://sansoxygen.com/.
Our Lives Together
Its About Life
7:35 am
Thanks, Dad. I love you… See you later today “on the job”
6:55 am
Way to go Allison! You’re my new hero!
Love,
Hyatt (brother)
7:52 am
Thanks, Hyatt, I am following Allison and Vernon and praying for them daily. Thanks be to God for his strength to persevere and the community of believers that come alongside.
8:19 am
Praying everyday for Vernon Hyatt, Anne, blessed families, Allison and Justine!! My cousin’s “healing verses” complied from the Holy Spirit through her adversaries…. She is a Christian counselor, book writer, and a Christian Seminary Graduate. Love love Lisa
Barb’s healing verses:
Praying praying praying for Lauren…
Isaiah 53:5
1 Peter 2:24
Psalm 107:20
Malachi 4:2
Jeremiah 17:14
Proverbs 4:22
Exodus 15:26
Jeremiah 30:17
2 Timothy 1:7
3 JOHN 2
Love love love y’all
8:41 am
Beautifully said, Hyatt. We have been and continue to pray and follow Vernon’s progress, and Allison’s daily challenges that she is meeting with the grace of God, depth of character and creativity that the Lord has blessed her with.
8:43 am
Your Allison has created a thread which extends not only to Vernon, but to every person hurting. The ocean analogy is beautiful. What a girl!
10:11 am
OK, Hyatt, now you’ve done it! You got me to go to sansOxygen and read. I’m hooked. Gotta take the story in small doses(it’s hard to read through the tears!) and am nowhere near being up-to-date yet. As Norm so aptly said, “What a girl!” What a wonderful God we serve! BTW, those tears are almost all for joy at all the goodness being displayed in so much abundance.
8:37 pm
You and your wife have been such a great example, and I see her strength passed on from both of you showing her Christ’s strength. Thank you for sharing. I will continue to lift Vernon up to the Lord for complete healing.