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Update From Barry Secrest

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Val Frania

Dear Supporting Faithful,

I am writing in response to questions asked about our financial needs after our van accident last week. I have to admit that our expenses are challenging, to say the least.

By now, I think most everyone has heard of the tragic accident that took place on November 9 at about 9 p.m. Our family is recovering. We go back and forth to the hospital for new bandages and medicines and to check on Julia, who is still in critical condition after eight days. We do not know if she will live. PRAY! Paul is finally starting to recover after two surgeries over the weekend. Jonathan was in church, but still struggles to be able to walk on his burned heal. Anthony does not understand why he cannot take his bandages off. Keep him in prayer. His mental retardation makes this situation especially difficult for him.

crash_007Baptist World Mission has set up a special fund to help with the expenses of this situation. If you can assist us, please send to BWM designated for “Secrest Van Fund.” We have already felt the financial crunch under the weight of having to help Paul and Julia´s families get back and forth to the hospital. Both families have lost a week of work due to the accident. The list of expenses we have had because of this tragedy is extremely long, as you might well imagine. Anything your church can do to help us replace our vehicle, help these families, replace our laptop, and keep us moving forward here in Uruguay will be deeply appreciated.

We have included a picture of the wreckage from which the Lord saved our lives. Thank you for your continued prayer and regular support. Praise Him for His protection as you look at this photo.

 Barry Secrest for Barb, Thomas, David, and Anthony

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