1. Pediatric ICU

I say to you, “Arise.”

The Culpeppers wrote us a note with Mark 5:41. Below is section of Mark 5:

He said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.

Fullness of His Joy

Anne’s vital signs remained steady last night and she continued the trend that her brain swelling has reduced. We will talk to the doctors this morning to find out what is in store next.

Little Anne is so beautiful laying here this morning, and i just pray that she will be able to know the fullness of God’s joy. Anne has loved Jesus for some time and i know HE is close!

eric

Prayers and Praises

Anne is really hanging in there! She always has been a fighter with a strong spirit. She is still in a drug-induced coma, but she has shown significant improvement today in several key indicators. Thanks so much for your prayers. These are good signs that the swelling in her brain is reducing and that in the next few days some of the medications may be able to be reduced. God is answering the prayers of so many who are praying!! We should praise his name for the small victory of today!

eric

Flashback

Flashback to the accident: Kathryn turned her head to look out of her drivers side window as she awoke (after being knocked out from the impact). She saw a Smyrna police officer in rescue mode. In a moment of motherly desperation, she reached out and grasped his arm tightly and asked him – “Are you a Christian?” He said “Yes maam, I am”. Kathryn then blurted out “Oh, Please pray for my children” — The police officer did not skip a beat — he prayed a lightning quick prayer, holding Kathryn’s hand, and ended the prayer, “In Jesus’ name. Amen.” He then went about his business of rescuing the children!! These guys are HEROES!

eric

Anne’s blanket

Grandmom requested the policemen retrieve Anne’s pink blanket from the wreckage. Not only did they find the blanket, but two Smyrna police officers delivered the blanket in person to our home! The Smyrna police have been so great and so caring. We are very proud of them.

eric

Quick Update

Anne has had a rough 24hrs with her condition still very critical.  She has not been stable despite the incredible attention and swift action taken by all of the medical staff here.  The medical staff has been so responsive and caring for Anne.  The doctor reminded me today that Anne’s condition (with this type of injury) is likely to get worse before it gets better.  We are hopeful this morning that she will begin to improve. 

I have been so thoroughly blessed by all those that have come by to pray with me and by those who have emailed or called telling me they are praying.  Keep lifting up Anne in your prayers.  I know God is in full control and is GOOD.  We are resting in Him through the many friends and family that are His hands and feet.

eric

1st Post

As many of you know, Kathryn Jackson (Mother), Anne Jackson (5 year old),  Canon Jackson (7 year old) and Kate Jackson (3 year old) were in an Accident on April 13th at approximately 12:05 pm.  

Anne suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Childrens Health Care Of Atlanta Scottish Rite. Canon and Kate were also injured and taken to Scottish Rite with stable injuries. Canon and Kate have both been released from the hospital and are recovering at home. 

Anne is currently in ICU and is critical but her vitals are stable.  They are monitoring her closely and carefully.  

It is expected to be a long recovery and hopefully your prayers will shorten the recovery a bit.  Please pray for Eric and Kathryn’s strength and Anne’s healing.

It was reported that Bystanders at the scene said they prayed for the Jackson Family and the prayers from all of you have continued.

Marc Jackson (Eric’s brother)