[Albion Wilde]

Update June 1. 2006

"I Couldn't Have Done It Without You."

FRiends, a week ago today, Fightin' Spirit walked the long football field with his graduating class, crossed the stage to shake hands with his university's president, and processed off the field again hours later, with only a nearly imperceptible limp as a reminder of his devastating accident just two months prior. His proud parents watched from the stands. Later, the extended family gathered around for a home celebration, where they marveled at the speed and progress of his recovery.

Several took him aside to tell him about the variety of churches and groups they contacted as soon as he was injured, and who had prayed for him. His mother carried two fat envelopes with her - his graduation pictures, and print-outs of this prayer thread. Referring to all his prayer warriors, he said, "I couldn't have done it without you."

In humility, we don't know if this is true. But God knows. Along with FS's astonished relatives, who were shaking their heads at the restoration of his warm personality and outgoing banter with aunts, uncles and cousins, let us thank God again for this opportunity to have joined in prayer for this young man, who is still hoping to qualify for a military career after another year of healing and rehabilitation. His interim goal is to recover his reading, writing and research skills well enough to apply to graduate school in August. Let us continue to lift up this desire for him.

The family was also in the process of trying to move when this event threw their timetables awry. Let's pray that their planned relocation is accomplished to the greater glory of God, and is useful for His purposes.

Thank you, Father!

Amen!

[rockabyebaby]

Thanks for the update, PTL! Excellent news! Good luck Fightin' Spirit, God bless you!

[Prov3456]

WOW! Awesome! Thanks and praises to God for all He has done!

Prayers now for continued improvement for FS, for his career path, and for the resumption of moving plans for his family.

Thank you, Jesus.

[kayak]

What a wonderful and uplifting update! Praise God from Whom all blessing flow!

FS ~~~ How proud we are to know that there are young people out there with your courage and determination. We continue to pray for your rehab and for you to be open to the wonderful plans that God has in store for you.

[radiohead]

Thanks for the update. This is wonderful news. See your FReepmail.

[SE Mom]

WOOO HOOOOO!!

Grinning all the while I read your update!

Thanks for the heartwarming news..prayers continue for this fine young man.

[texastoo]

Thanks for the update. We all love success stories and FS is a success.

Prayers will be continued.

[Marine_Uncle]

Your enclosed prayer for this young man covers all basis. I second the motion for a super bright healthy future for him. The Lord is good!

[OldFriend]

Amen! That he has recovered his personality is truly the best gift.

[Rte66]

For he's a jolly good fellow; for he's a jolly good fellow; for he's a jolly good feeelllow - that nobody can deny!

Congratulations!

[MEG33]

Praise God..What good news..Continued prayers for his recovery.

[Lillee]

Thank you for the wonderful news of Fightin' Spirit's graduation and his recovery. I will continue to pray that he will fulfill his dream of military service and graduate school. God Bless this young man.

[AnnaZ]

Glory be to God, from Whom all blessings flow.

(Gosh, I love praise reports!)

[Tribune7]

Thank God, great news!!

[oxcart]

Tears and continued prayers from Texas!

[Dolphy]

Every update takes me breath away. Continued prayers.

[derllak]

Wow, how wonderful! Words can't express the joy! Fightin' spirit, indeed! :)

[mass55th]

Once again, thank you for your most recent update. I am so happy to hear that Fightin' Spirit was able to walk across that stage at his graduation. I will continue to pray for this remarkable young man and his family.

[Apple Blossom]

Thanks so much for the update! Prayers will be lifted that all goals will be reached or exceeded to proceed with grad school. Prayers also for a safe move for mom and dad!

[Texas Termite]

What an inspiration FS is to all who have been fortunate enough to take this journey with him. Through his struggles, we have seen the result of will and determination of such a brave soul, modern medicine at it's best, the love of family and community and... the answered prayers by God.

Blessings and prayers to continue......

"TT", Beth & Nana

[tiki]

I bet there wasn't a dry eye in his family when he went to get his diploma. Our God is an awesome God.