MIRACLE ON MADISON STREET

We are home!!! Marty got home Friday, June 13th. It was great!
There was a big welcome when he got home. Lanier Stevens was there
with a group singing "The Eyes of Texas" when Marty got out of the ambulance.
Marty is continuing to improve. He is still slow moving around, but at least he and Karey are home. Marty has all the tubes out and his incision is healing well. I haven't posted anything new because I was hoping he would be writing to you all. When he is up and around more, I am turning this over to him. Thank you again for your prayers. I am now referring to Marty as "Miracle on Madison Street" !!!! Love to you all!!! <><

Bethany, Calvin and I got home last night from San Diego.
We hated to leave Marty, Karey and Mom, but they
are doing great. I couldn't believe how far Marty has
come since I last saw him. He was sitting up and
talking when we saw him. He is getting up and walking
on a walker. They are all so ready to come home. We
thought they would be coming home Monday, but it
may be a little longer. Marty is complaining about the
food they are feeding him, so we know he is better.
The Lord has brought him so far. Thank you for
your prayers. That is what has healed him. We have
prayed specifically for each stumbling block and God
has been faithful to each and every prayer. Please
continue to pray for Karey and Mom. They are
hanging in there and really being strong. This has
been tough on them. They are being so strong. It
is amazing how they have held up. I told Marty how
everyone is praying for him. Bless you all!!

Marty was moved to an acute care center yesterday.
It is called Promise and it has an affiliate in Houston.
The doctor wants his to stay there about 2 weeks.
He doesn't want Marty coming home until he can
walk on the airplane. I am so anxious to see them!
Bethany and I are flying out there June 2. I am hoping
that I will be there to help them get home. But,
we don't know how soon they will be coming to Texas.

Marty is doing great. He is walking a little bit on a walker.
He is sitting up and visiting a little. He has eaten Jell-o and
drinking tea. Everything is working well. Today they are going
to give him some milk. He has come so far and it is only because
of God's grace and your prayers. Thank you so much.

FYI: There will be a Bar-B-Que benefit on Saturday, May 24,
at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Madisonville.

Great news for MARTY today!!!! Everything is working!
All of his organs are functioning. Yea! The nurses are
trying to get him to sit up, but it makes him really dizzy.
Yesterday was 5 weeks since this has all started, and
he has been flat on his back for 4 weeks. But
God has been faithful to us and He is still in the
Miracle Business! Thanks again for being there for
us all!

Things are really looking up!!! They have taken the catheter out and
hopefully will start trying to get Marty up. The doctor has closed up part
of the wound and Marty continues to improve. Thank you all for your
prayers. That is what has healed him this far. Please continue to pray
for Marty, Karey and Barbara.

Marty had another surgery yesterday. The doctor said
the infection was much better. Praise the Lord for
more miracles! Each time the doctor goes in, there
seems to be better news. Marty still isn't sitting up,
or talking much, but each day seems to be an
improvement. Keep those prayers coming!! That is
what is getting him through this. Karey and Barbara
are hanging in there! They are tough cookies!!!
Please continue to pray for them, too.

Another surgery last night. The doctor said the infection is a
little better. To me that is really big!!! We still don't
know how long all of this will take. We are living and praying
day by day. Marty stays pretty much out of it because of the
pain, so even though he is off the respirator, he doesn't
communicate much. There are many hurdles up ahead,
but God will get us through them. Thank you for your
prayers. They are working!!!

Good Morning!
Marty came through another surgery on Friday. The doctor said his infection was "a little better".
Praise the Lord! He will go through another one today. This is to clean out the debris
in his abdomen. It leaves Marty really tired and wiped out. Each little step is a blessing,
but he still has a long way to go. We don't know what the time frame is. He is still not
out of the woods, but God is in control.

Our prayer today:
The infection will be even more in control. I pray that God will
take it completely away. I know He hears my prayers.

Friday, April 25

Today I want to give praise to the Lord for all the miracles
He has done for Marty. First of all, He gave Marty the strength
and the will to get out of Tijuana. He sent Marty to the best
hospital in California. It is rated #1. The Lord has provided Karey
and Barbara with an apartment 4 miles from the hospital. It is
fully furnished. Marty is off the ventilator and breathing on his
own. Our God is an awesome God!!!!

Marty is talking!!!! He has to go through another procedure
today. Please pray that the Lord will remove the infection so
that Marty will recover completely.

THANK YOU!!!!

*Marty's Class of 82
*Our Community! Thank you for your prayers!!!!!
It is wonderful to know that people who don't even
know Marty are lifting him up, along with the all
our precious friends.

News for today:
Marty came through another surgery. The pulmonary doctor hopes
to remove the ventilator soon. If Marty can breathe on his own, he will
not have to have a tracheotomy. God has been so good. He hears our
prayers and has been answering them. Every day we see miracles.
Thank you for your prayers and concerns. We feel them.

For Marty

Because of the tremendous outpouring of love and concern, we have created this site. The purpose for this site is to correctly inform all who are concerned about Marty's condition and want to know how he is doing. Please post your comments to Marty. We are hoping that in the next few days, he will be able to read your comments. This is a great site to lift up your prayers and let everyone know that God is in control and still in the Miracle business!!! We will let you know of any fundraisers on Marty's behalf. Let everyone know about this site so that we can get as many comments posted for Marty. We know this will help Marty. Just in knowing how many people love and care about him and Karey.

The Latest

This is the 20th day that Marty has been the Hospital
Today, Marty underwent another surgery at Chula Vista Hospital
in San Diego.
His kidneys continue to function and remove fluid.
He continues to fight infection and is still on a respirator.

Address
Please send cards to:
Foxwood Corp. Apts
4254 Palm Ave. #30
San Diego, CA 92154


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