Summary - August 22, 2023

On August 20th, an ATV malfunction forced Charles into a guardrail he was passing. This caused the ATV to roll 4-5 times with Charles. Emergency help arrived and he was airlifted to Upstate in Syracuse. He arrived in time, but in critical condition. Injuries included a large blood clot on the right side of his brain, fractured clavicle, fractured ribs, punctured lung, and many other "smaller" injuries. Surgery was performed to remove part of his skull to relieve the pressure on his brain. He was sedated and intubated. He had a GCS score of 4/15 (lowest is 3).

We praise God for:

• Life - Charles is alive because of fast-acting emergency workers, an available helicopter, incredible doctors/nurses/staff at Upstate
• Comfort - Charles and his family are surrounded by hundreds of friends and family that are pouring out love, support, and prayer
• Healing - Charles is continuing to show signs of improvement with a guarded, but optimistic prognosis
• God's goodness - We have seen dozens of signs, encouragements, perfect scriptures, and just-right worship songs

We ask for:

• Prayer - We have seen firsthand the power of prayer. Numerous miracles have occurred and continue to occur. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6)
• Financial Giving - Charles and Amy have a long road ahead filled with medical bills, travel, recovery, and potentially house modifications to support the recovery and return home of Charles. "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights" (James 1:17).
• Encouragement - The notes, messages, phone calls, visits, etc. are extremely valuable and uplifting to the whole family. "Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

Thank you for all that is given and for all of the love poured out on this family!