I see a lot of compassion in this class for the classmates, some who are headed in he downward spiral of life and others hanging in there by their will to survive and doctors trying everything available to help them beat the battles, some very hard to do, but with lots of our love and prayers, volunteers such as MKay and Celi to help sweet Mary, these things mean so very much to the family and the patient involved.  We went through this process with Sonny Kemp with Brenda, and it affects you more than you can imagine, but to that individual lying in that bed that can still hear our voice, the pat on the hand, just your presence known eases their passing and for those still fighting the battles to live on a little longer, it gives them strengtb to keep trying. I am so proud of what I see with classmates really coming together to be there for their friends, it surely makes a world of difference.  Also, to add another note, Mike Young's granddaughter has some movement in her arms, but none in her legs yet. She is still in Baylor on a ventilator and at 16, she has miles to go before she can be whole again.  Kathleen with her health issues.  So many of us out there right now within a hands reach, see what you can do, bring by a dish for the family, send a card, just let them know you care.  God is hearing the prayers, but its up to all of us to make a difference in their lives if we can.

MaryKay CrowderTHE PRAYER ROOM

Update re visit to see Mary McCord Bach . . . I've talked to Kari on and off all afternoon. Celi and I are leaving very early this Wednesday morning to go help take care of Mary. Kari and Kent are worn down and need help, other than Hospice. Kent wants us to stay at Mary's to give him some relief of the 24/7 care he's been giving Mary which has been absolutely wonderful. Mary is not doing well and getting worse each day. This is not going to be easy and I won't go into detail about what she's going through now -- except to say that Hospice told them "this is happening faster than we thought." We will come back to Dallas on Friday morning to pick up Peaches and then leave again for Mary's early Saturday morning. Please pray that Mary not suffer long . . . and pray that God will give us the strength we we need to help take care of her.

Jerry Vessels had a stroke on his right side Thursday, 10-4^th.  He is regaining some movement but still cannot talk. He is saying “YEH” a lot and continues smiling with the Jerry smile that we all know and love. He is being moved today to UT Southwestern University Hospital – Zale Lipshey on Harry Hines. Pat and the family remain very confident and positive. For now, cards would nice to receive. He loves his cards from his SOC friends. When I know the room number I will post.  This is serious so please continue to pray for a MIRACLE that he regains full capacity of his right side. Remember with God in control all things are possible we just need to pray collectively!

MaryKay CrowderTHE PRAYER ROOM

Please keep your prayers going for our dear MARY MCCORD BACH and her family. Latest word -- she is not doing well at all.

Mary Kay, Celi and I are going this weekend.

Ah, Lynell, if only I did have some pull with the Boys.  I would have pulled Romo's butt off that field and sat him and Jason Garrett on the bench for a little refresher course in clock management.  Geez, these two can make a grown woman insane!  The neon gloves sounds like a good idea also.  After watching the Longhorns get the snot kicked out of them on Saturday, I was just not in the mood for stupidity.