Brian & Kristy Gray, Update

Kristy and Brian are at Shepherd's Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This awesome place is one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the nation, specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury or brain injury. They were able to bring Kristy's pup to see her and the smile on her face brightened our hearts.
She is working hard in therapy and battling the ever present pain. They are still working to balance the pain meds and some days are better than others. Through it all, they both continue to be a living inspirational story for those of us that know and love them.
Their first Christmas without precious Helen and they were dressed, with family, and had smiles for others. The days ahead will be difficult and there will be valleys to go through, but it is in getting through the valleys that we are able to view from the mountaintops. And I have no doubt that God has some really awesome plans in store for these two children of His.

(Miss Helen, Thanksgiving weekend)

It's Christmas at the Hood's ~

It's Christmas! and the tree is up~

Even the Christmas elf is watching to see

what he can report back to Santa on!

Here's to enjoying the holidays

with calmness, laughter, delight,

and prayers of thanksgiving.

What a beautiful time of the year~

**Update on Kristy Gray: she came through both surgeries well; one to repair the damage to her back and spine, the other to repair the shoulder and clavical; both sets of surgeons are claiming success; Brian's father is asking special prayers tonight for Brian, as I'm sure the events of the last few days is just now catching up with him; I shall keep you posted. Please keep this sweet christian family on your prayer list. There is a post below that will give you an address and links for further info and ways to help. To God be the Glory!**

just because we need a smile ~

Do you think she found out?

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{I'm sure I'm not the only one that was appalled first of all that he had a mistress, then to find out he had TWO?! What was the man thinking?! That they WOULDN'T TALK?! and that she WOULDN'T find out?! Sheez, can we say dumb?!}

And please pray for Kristy Gray today as she has her first surgery to correct the damage to her broken back. This young couple has a difficult road ahead and needs our help. The prayers of the righteous availeth much. Thank you for what you've done, for continuing to do.

an angel passed this way ~

Helen Gray, two year old daughter of Brian and Kristy Gray. She loved and was loved. Sunday she left this earthly world to reside in a place of peace and total comfort. There is a void left here in the hearts of those that are trying to come to terms with the accident that took her, the complications Kristy faces as she struggles to overcome extensive physical injuries, and that age old question that even the faithful ask themselves. Why do bad things have to happen to good people? Dying is easy. Painless. Living is hard. That's where the pain is. The healing of our hearts has only just begun.

You can click here and be directed to a Facebook Group that has been established for the family. I'm sure they would sorely appreciate your heartfelt prayers. If you would like to mail them a card, you can use this address:

Atlanta Medical Center
Pamela “Kristy” Gray
VICU-234T
303 Parkway Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

I know they would appreciate a card. Kristy is looking at a long hospital stay.

A fund has been set up in memory of Helen. All monies raised will go toward medical, funeral and other expenses they may incur. Here is the info:


In Memory of Helen Gray
First Commercial Bank
Reference Acct# 1002131686
P.O. Box 040002
Huntsville, Alabama 35804
phone 256.551.3300

You can also donate via Paypal. Click here for more info and how to donate through Paypal.

Helen would have turned three on the 23rd of this month. Kristy's back is broken in several places and they have told her she may not walk again. Her response was, "Well, I have a lot of work to do then." When told of Helen's death, she responded by trying to comfort her husband. What strong and beautiful faith from two that have had their world torn asunder. But Satan will not win this challenge. We lift them up, children of God worldwide, in prayers for healing, for comfort, for peace. He hears the prayers of the righteous and He will prevail. This is not the road I would have chosen for these two that we love, but they will go forward. And they will grieve. But they will continue to praise the King and they will see her again. One day, they will see her again.