Some Journey

Latest word on Asher

I just received the following:

Update on Asher Mendonsa from Jim Terney: Andy wanted me to help take info. to the prayer warriors. Asher severed his thoracic spine and is now paraplegic. With neck fractures he could also be quadriplegic. The Drs stabilized his leg with titanium rods today in the ICU. After the MRI they still don't know why he is in a coma. However they did find bruising on his brainstem that could account for this. Please pray for him to wake up after the swelling/bruising has time to recover, that his neck fractures would not involve nerve damage and of course for that peace that passes understanding for Andy and Gloria. There are of course many deep, deep issues involved in a tragedy like this. Thanks, for the Mendonsas, Jim.

I am not very close to the Mendonsas, but I have known Andy for many years, and Asher was someone that my boys really enjoyed looking up to at the skate park. I know from conversations with Andy that skating was a significant thing in Asher's life, he had even hoped at one point that he might be able to make a living at it someday. My heart is breaking for their family. I can not imagine what it would be like if this were one of my boys. But I know that God is faithful, and that he works all things together for the good of those who love him, and I have seen Andy faithfully demonstrate His love for the Father over so many years. I know that God will sustain them and see them through every step of this painful journey. I am confident that Andy and Gloria also know this to be true in their heads, and I am praying that His Holy Spirit will make it very real to them in their hearts, as well.