Dear friends,
Bishop Laurie will not be publishing a blog for the next two (or so) weeks due to injuries incurred from a hard fall on ice. Her right wrist was fractured and an orthopedic surgeon is being consulted. In addition, she is currently in concussion protocol. Thank you for following Bishop Laurie’s reflections, which she has published nearly every week for six years. We ask for your prayers for her healing. I am sure she will have an interesting blog when she returns!
– Gary Haller
See message about Bishop Laurie from Rev. Dr. Lanette Plambeck, Iowa Annual Conference’s Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Clergy & Leadership Excellence
Oh Laurie, I’m so sorry you fell. And of course it was your right hand you’ve hurt! Bless you my friend. I know God will carry you through the time of pain and concern.
Thank you for the service you have provided us for so long. Perhaps this will be a Laurie “rest and recoup” period. Speedy healing and great love to you, dear friend.
Pat Bethke.
So sorry to hear about your fall. Praying for a quick recovery and minimum pain. Will look forward to the inspiration of your blog when you return. Such wonderful memories of shared times and conversations. Peace and love coming your way!!
Peace,
Dear Gary,
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s fall. Prayers for healthy recovery and comfort.
Best to you both,
Gayle McGarvah
Hi, Lauri, so sorry to hear about your fall. My prayers are with you for good judgment by your care team and relief of pain.
Peggy
Bishop Laurie–I am so very sorry for that bad fall. Rest and get better soon–your readers await the return of your blog! Thank you for doing that so faithfully all this time. You deserve a break–but not this kind!
So sorry to hear about your fall, Laurie! Guess the old adage about the greater they are, the harder they fall is true. May your recovery be equally great – and swift. Our prayers are with you and Gary.
Laurie, So sorry to hear about your fall. I know that Gary will be giving you excellent care! Holding you both in my prayers.
Love surrounds and prayers abound for a complete recovery, Bishop Laurie.
I’m so sorry to hear this news, Gary! She will be in my prayers!
Blessings to both of you! And lots of prayers!
Laurie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our bishop, very sorry for the pain you are experiencing now, but we continue to pray for you so that Almighty God will heal you. For we believe that Jesus Christ is the one who heals all kinds of pain.
From the moment we heard that you were not right for slipping and hurting, we started praying for you until now and we continue to pray for you.
Wishing you Health and Happiness,
Rev. Daniel Niyonzima
St. Paul’s UMC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Prayers for physician wisdom and Bishop Laurie’s restful healing!
Prayers for Bishop Laurie as she heals. May she also take time to rest during her recovery in order to be fully restored to health!
Darn Ice!!! Heal well and fully Laurie. Lifting you in my daily prayers.
I had similar experience
The higher you elevate the wrist, the lesser the swelling, the lesser the pain.
So sorry to hear about your fall! We pray for the physicians to provide the best treatment and care for you.
Karen and John Carter from Birmingham First in Michigan.
I wish you all the best Bishop Laurie for a speedy and full recovery. I still miss you at Birmingham Bishop Laurie. Your blog is a wonderful connection to you. God bless you!
All my prayers are going your way,
Christine Merritt
Prayers for you and Gary as you two manage these difficult times. Prayers for minimum pain and complete healing.
Ken and Eldonna Tabor
Lifting up Laurie and her medical team in prayer. And you too, Gary, as her #1 caregiver!
Hope you are up and about and healing very soon your blogs are a blessing but you need to heal. Look forward to more in the future but take care of yourself number one
Gary,
So sorry to hear about Laurie’s recent fall. Prayers for quick healing of her wrist with NO pain and no problems with the possible concussion observation. Prayers for you too Gary as she recoups. Love all her blogs and will look forward to reading more when she returns.
Love and Hugs, Ann and Jim
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery! Hello Gary, We miss both you and Laurie at Birmingham First!
Laurie,
Sorry to hear about your fall and injuries. Prayers for you healing.
Linda Masselink
Speedy recovery, Bishop! Spring is around the corner. Prayers…
Prayers for His healing peace. Will miss your brilliant and thought provoking articles.
Dear. Bishop Laurie,
Wish you a full & speedy recovery from your recent fall. Will miss your wisdom and look forward to when you will be able to share again. Peace Don
Ohhh, I am so sorry to hear this. I will spread the word too for prayers and mine will be forthcoming. Mercy this is terrible . Love and prayers Bunny
Bishop Laurie,
I am praying that you will heal quickly and mend easily. Maybe God wanted you
to rest from the good work you are doing, if so, I hope he will hasten your return
to us.
Sincerely ,
Reida Gardiner
Prayers for speedy recovery but thorough medical attention and therapy as needed. Our UMC district can wait for your needed guidance.
Sincerely Bill Elliott
Laurie, I am sorry to hear of your injuries. Praying for quick and complete healing.
Maybe God is trying to slow you down!
Dorothy Smith