From your Pastor..

Dear Ones,
I apologize for taking so long to get an update to you but everything has b=
een rather hectic. I will spare you the details and just let you know that =
Devyn is still with us and is breathing on his own. Almost two weeks ago, D=
evyn pulled his breathing assistance tube partially out during the night. S=
o, Joe & Nikki requested that it not be re-inserted as they did not want th=
eir child to be kept alive artificially. They have been told by at least 5 =
neurologists that the front part of his brain has severe irreversible damag=
e. At the present time, it is evident that he is growing weaker but we just=
trust the Lord to have His way. As you can imagine, it has been a tremendo=
us strain on all the family members as they have stood by Joe & Nikki throu=
gh this ordeal. Your prayer support has been felt and deeply appreciated. P=
lease continue in your efforts. We don't know what the future holds, but we=
do know Who holds the future and Joe and Nikki and their families
are clinging to their faith and believing that God is in control.
Sincerely His then yours,
Pastor Eddie Jenkins
Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Valrico, Florida