FW: Libby Paul Update Day 10

Dear Paul Prayer Partners,

Ten days on this journey together, and here we are:

Today is Saturday, and Dru was able to go up to the hospital awhile.  Libby is extremely agitated today, waking up every 30 seconds or so, like she's waking up from a bad dream.  Her arms are flailing, she's crying, rolling around in the bed, etc.  Basically someone has to hold her most of the time.  They've put a net-type structure over her bed now since she's pulling up so much, so that she won't fall out.  She's also got a sore on her left hip because the brace is rubbing into her side, which is getting worse and worse because of all her moving around.

Troy and Dorsey are very tired today, and realizing this will be a long haul with some long days.  The plan for the rest of the weekend is for her just to try and rest and continue to heal.  Therapy won't start until Monday and this is making for some long days and nights.

We've been brainstorming the TOP 5 ways you can help the Pauls that we know of immediately.  Feel free to do whatever God puts on your heart to do for them.

1. PRAY ~ This remains the greatest gift we can give them.  Libby's recovery process rests completely in His hands.  Please continue to pray for a FULL RECOVERY for her, and that she would be able to calm down and rest.  Please don’t forget about Troy and Dorsey…They are facing pressures from all fronts…caring for Libby, tending to their family, and the new burden of dealing with added medical expenses that will be racked up for the care of Libby.

2. MEALS ~ Mandy Hill volunteered to coordinate meals for the Pauls for the next several weeks, so please email her at mandy@everestkc.net if you are interested in doing this.

3. CARDS/LETTERS~ Getting mail is so much fun, and you can send any cards, verses, thoughts, stories either on Libby's website at www.caringbridge.com/visit/libbypaul or to Children's Mercy Hospital 2401 Gilham Road, Kansas City, MO  64108.

4. GIFT CARDS~ Troy and Dorsey will be needing meals at the hospital, so any restaurant gift cards would be a great idea for breakfasts and lunches, such as Panera, Crown Center, etc.

5. DONATIONS~ Right now, so many of you keep asking when you can give to help the Pauls, which is overwhelming to see the outpouring of love for them.  As of now, their out of pocket expenses are totaling over $13,000.  It is not our intention to ask for money.  We are simply responding to the numerous requests to send financial help.  Please respond to this only if you feel God wants you to give.  We're offering to give them one check from "Friends of the Pauls" so that the gifts are anonymous.  If this appeals to you, please reply to this email for more details.  Your other option is to send your check directly to the Pauls, which is fine as well.  

Let's continue to lock arms together and lift up the Pauls as they embark on this next leg of their journey.  The road will be long, and it will not be easy.  Thanks to all who are reading this who are faithful to pray each day and who are asking others to do the same.  You are such a blessing to us, as we pass along news of this to the Pauls.

Now guess what song is running through my mind?  Sing it along with me, will you? :)

"I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God, I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood.  Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I'm part of the family, the family of God." 

Our love to you all,

Dru and Joy Shiner :) 

P.S. Don’t forget about the Prayer Time at Covenant Chapel tomorrow night @ 7PM located on the north side of 135^th & Kenneth rd.