Update on Dad!

October 20, 2009 in Prayer Requests with 9 Comments

All of us want to thank you for your kind words, prayers, emails, phone calls, etc. You have been so kind. There have been many comments. Pastor Wayne Cofield has called and been so super kind.

April Baker came up yesterday and brought a goody basket, gift cards for my parents, bought the family a meal and was super kind.

John and Donna’s pastor has come by for a visit as well as Mom and Dad’s pastor.

Thank you all very much.

Dad is really about the same. I do not see any real improvement. Betty and I will be returning home later today and coming back next week.

The doctor said 7 to 10 days before any real news. Dad cannot move his right side at all. Has only on a very few occasions shown any recognition of something that might have been said. I am not sure how much of that was just hopeful thinking on part of the family.

They have inserted a feeding tube. His blood pressure medicine etc goes in through an IV.

I would ask you to pray for Mom. Saturday was their 56th wedding anniversary. They had a good day. That evening is when things fell apart.

Mom needs God’s grace and strength right now. John and Donna need prayer because living here they carry the biggest load. Vicki is sick and unable to be here.

Again thank you to all of you that have asked. We are so blessed to have friends like you.

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9 Responses to “Update on Dad!”

  1. Bernella Taylor October 20, 2009 at 9:34 am #

    Bro Austin and Betty wanted to let you know I am praying for Bro Charles, Mrs Carolyn and your family. I know this is so hard for all of you!! Love and appreciate you all very much.

  2. Jennifer Armstrong October 20, 2009 at 9:44 am #

    Pastor Gardner, I am truly sorry. I have been praying for you Dad and strength for the whole family.

  3. Travis Snode October 20, 2009 at 9:55 am #

    We love you and are praying for your dad and for all of the family at this time.

  4. Julie Evans October 20, 2009 at 9:59 am #

    Please know your Mom,Dad and your whole family are in our prayers during this time. Praying for traveling mercies for you both as you travel today.

  5. Cindi Shane October 20, 2009 at 10:13 am #

    We are praying for Mamaw and Papaw. We miss them. Give them hugs for us. Praying for all the family to be strong. God be with you!

  6. Jason Holt October 20, 2009 at 10:40 am #

    I am so sorry to hear this. Lori and I are praying for you, your family, and your dad.

  7. Teresa October 20, 2009 at 11:28 am #

    Vicki, All of us at SMS are praying for you and your family. Love you girl
    Teresa
    SMS Ladies

  8. Kevin October 21, 2009 at 11:52 pm #

    We are praying for the family and Bro. Gardner. He has been a huge blessing to our family over the years.

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  1. Special Prayer Requests « snode news - October 21, 2009

    [...] Charles Gardner - The father of my pastor, Austin Gardner, is very seriously ill in the hospital.  I first met Bro. Charles about ten years ago while in Bible college.  We were down visiting his son, Bro. Austin, who was back from Peru, and we stayed in Charle Gardner’s house.  He has been a blessing to missionaries all over the world.  Please pray for this family.  You can read more on Austin Gardner’s blog here. [...]

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