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Please Pray – UPDATE #6

Posted by Casey on Thursday, June 1st, 2006
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I just got a phone call that my mom and dad were in a motorcycle accident near Galax, VA when a deer ran out in front of their motorcycle. My mom is ok, but she has a broken arm. My dad has ruptured his spleen and is bleeding internally. That’s everything I know right now, but we need prayers. Please take a moment to pray for my family right now. Thanks.

UPDATE:

My dad was life-flighted to Winston Salem, NC and is now in surgery. It looks like he’s broken 3-4 ribs and ruptured his spleen, but he’s stable. The doctor did say that he was awake and didn’t appear to have any head trauma, but he couldn’t say for sure. My mom is still back in Virginia at the hospital, but they said that she will be joining my dad in NC soon. That’s all I know for now, I will post another update when the surgeon calls back. Keep praying.

UPDATE 2:

He’s out of surgery and the surgeon said that he’s stable. His spleen was removed and all of the internal bleeding has stopped. He has 3 broken ribs and a broken collar bone. The surgeon mentioned that at one point my dad was talking, so it seems like there is no serious head trauma to be concerned about. My mom is now at the Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in the ER area waiting to get some more X-Rays taken, but she seems to be doing well and she is being kept up to date of my dad’s condition. They said that she probably wouldn’t be put in a room for another couple of hours, but when I get room numbers for both of them, I will post them. Please keep praying…

UPDATE 3:

I just got a phone call from my mom this morning. She said that the doctors think my dad will be moved out of ICU and into a regular room today. Praise the Lord! So, it looks like things are turning around. I talked with my mom for just a few minutes before her pain medication starting to kick in again, and she told me that she broke her left humerus and she’s scraped up quite a bit. She said that the deer came out of nowhere and they did actually hit it, but she was thrown off of the side of the bike.

Brad and Cory arrived in Winston Salem last night with several of the elders from Grace Chapel. It’s hard being far away from family when something like this happens, but I’m glad to know that there are many people that are at the hospital with them that love them.

I have also just found out what rooms my parents are in:

Kurt Picker
ICU Room #5B
WFUBMC
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

*See updated address below

Roxy Picker
Room #75
WFUBMC
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

* She’s checking out today!

I’m so thankful to everyone who has prayed for them. As evidenced by all of the comments that everyone has left on this blog, there were many prayers being sent up from around the world over the past several hours. The Lord hears his children!

UPDATE 4:

My dad is now in a regular room. I got to speak with him for just a moment, and he sounds good. Here’s the address where cards & flowers can be sent:

Kurt Picker
Room #1111
WFUBMC
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging comments. I have been amazed by the outpouring of concern and prayer on behalf of my parents, and I know that they will feel very loved once they read all of these encouraging comments here. I can’t imagine not having a family of believers to rely on for encouragement when hard times come. Praise the Lord for His body of believers!

UPDATE 5:

I was able to talk to both of my parents this morning and they seemed to be in good spirits. I told them how many people have left comments on this site and they were absolutely amazed. I also found out that my mom will be released from the hospital today, and she will be staying with Cory in a hotel in Winston Salem in order to be close to my dad. After talking with my dad, I found out that it looks like he will at least have to stay in the hospital through the weekend. My grandparents are on their way up to be with them in North Carolina.

Again, we thank all of you for praying and please continue to pray for my parents’ recovery…

UPDATE 6:

Well, my dad is finally out of the hospital, and they are on their way home. The Turners from Grace Chapel have allowed them to go home in their RV so my dad could be more comfortable. It’s about a five hour drive back to Atlanta, but I know that my parents will both be extremely glad to be back home. We’ll be going down to see them soon and help them recover. Thanks again everyone for your prayers, God has really seen our family through this hardship.

Posted in: Home Life & Family, Spiritual.

David Shaner

Kurt & Roxie,

We were friends from Harding years ago, but haven't been able to keep up with each other. I just wanted to let you know that the church here in Bellevue, Washington has been praying for you. We had a special prayer for you in our elder's meeting yesterday. I appreciate what both of you do for the Lord and you have been an encouragement to my family there in Buford. May God keep healng you and use you for his purposes for many years to come.

Dave Shaner
dave@bellevuechurchofchrist.org

Gregory Keeth

Kurt & Roxy,
Sorry to hear about the accident...But, Glad to hear your at home and recovering...It has been many years but you are remembered in my thoughts and prayers..Take care,
Greg Keeth
g_a_keeth@hotmail.com

Chuck & Judi Keeth

Kurt & Roxy,

We are so glad to hear that you are home and recovering. Truly God has been watching over you and hundreds of prayers have been answered.

This blog is a wonderful way to touch base with you, our friends from so many years ago ... when you were newly weds in Crossett! We will continue to pray for your complete healing.

Chuck & Judi
Conway, AR

Barbara & Corky Waters

Kurt & Roxy,

You are truly loved by so many and we have prayed God's healing hands be around you. Knowing that you are home and surrounded by those you love is a comfort to us as well as yourselves. Prayers will continue in your behalf....there is a lot of work to still be done in His vineyard that He knows only you will and can do.

Our love,
Barbara & Corky Waters & Family

Tim

Hey guys--I sent a note on the yahoo service. take your time getting to all your correspondence, but I want to get out to see you as soon as you feel up to it. I had the family over (all of them if you can believe it) when I told them about the mishap. You could have heard a pin drop and our ears popped as the air was sucked out of the room.

So glad God still has things for the two of you to do here.

My family loves your family.

Tim Davis

Wayne Keeth and Family

Glad to hear that Kurt and Roxie are both doing ok. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I just got the news today of what happened. Please let them know that they are in our prayers and that we are thinking about them. I will keep in contact with Uncle David and Aunt Judy Baker on how things are going with their recover. I know first hand how they must be feeling because I myself was in a motor cycle accident in 1984.........Please email me on any changes at waynekeeth1@alltel.net

Steve and Karen Morris

What a great feeling to read responses written by both of you, Kurt and Roxy. I don't think I've prayed as hard since Karen's hospital stay 24 years ago. Our God is great and no one is surprised at the outpouring of love and concern for the Picker family. Thanks to Brenda for keeping us updated. Tell Fred and Sybil and Doyle and Betty hello for us and you might want to give Carter and Caleb a kiss(but only if you want to).

Steve and Karen

Ray Allen

Kurt,
Glad to have you and Roxy back. Please do get rest and get better. I am available if you need anything. Look forward to seeing you soon. Let me know when we can visit, but again I don't want you overwhelmed. Having been through a few surgeries, I know how the recovery goes.

I love you guy's tremendously and you remain in my prayers.

Ray

Kurt Picker

I am overwhelmed at the amazing outpouring of love and prayers for Roxy and me. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family. My parents are here being the blessing they have always been to me. Cory & Brad have been life savers and Grandma Carol is taking care of Carter so Cory can help out even more. When Carter first saw me he came up and patted me on the foot and I started doing better immediately. Casey, Mary Beth & Caleb have been such an encouragement by phone & this wonderful blog. I can\\\'t wait to see them tomorrow.

I have read every message and I can\\\'t begin to tell everone what an encouagement you are to me. Me spiritual family all over the world is a blessing that I could not survive without. I love you all so much.

This is the longest I have sat up since the accident, but I had to say thank you in some way to all of you. I am typing with one hand and probably need to get back in bed. So...again...God is good and He has proved that in a powerful way through each of you.

Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.

Yours in Christ,
Kurt

ABlondeBlogger

Wow! I just came across your site via Becca's and am amazed at the outpouring of prayer and it gives me chills to see the Lord's work through the various updates that you gave. I'm so glad everything turned out okay, and I will be praying that your parents continue to heal through God's grace and mercy.

Morris

Kurt and Roxy,
I'm so glad that you are home and that Fred and Syble are there to help out. (Along with all of your Grace Chapel family!) I know that it feels so much better to be in your own home and environment. Brenda and I are very thankful that you two are doing better and know that you'll be up and around serving others soon. Kurt, if it makes you feel any better, I sold my Kawasaki last week... had nothing to do with your accident though - it was just time for it to go! :) Y'all take care!

We love you,
Morris, Brenda and Erica

Central Church of Christ LR, A

Dear Kurt, Roxy & Corey -

We have just been informed of your ordeal & we have added the Picker family to our prayer list. We have a Prayer Team ministry here and already, many Christian brothers & sisters are lifting you up to the heavenly Father in prayer! Remember, the prayers of the righteous avails much & we will continue to pray that God will bless you with a complete and speedy recovery!

John Phillips
Central Church
Little Rock, AR

Dan and Marsha Bailey

Dear Kurt & Roxy,
Praise God that you are able to be back home! I know as you both do that the prayers of many across this country have been answered. We continue to pray for your full recovery so that you may continue with His work there in Georgia. It has been so good to have regular updates regarding your progress. Thanks Corey! God bless you all.
Until we meet again,
Dan and Marsha Bailey
P.S. Caleb is just precious! With 4 wonderful grandchildren of our own, we know how much joy he brings to all of you! Cherish every moment!

Roxy Picker

Thank you all for your kind words & prayers for Kurt & me. We are home now & being well taken care of. We praise God for you all! This will be short since I am typing one handed & the pain pills are kicking in now.

love to you all.
Roxy & Kurt

Stan Bratcher

Just wanted Kurt and Roxy to know that you are in our prayers at West Side in Searcy. We are thankful for the
improvement that is happening.

Treff

Dear Kurt and Roxie,
I'm so glad that you guys are ok and recovering. I've been praying for you and your family along with everyone else. I to have been in motor cycle accidents but never as bad as you two. Please know you guys are loved and missed here and I look forward to your safe return home. On a side note, Casey and his wife have a beautiful child! God bless you guys. Treff

Wayne and Donna Collins

Dear Kurt and Roxie

As you know, we were out of the country when we heard of your accident. You have been in our prayers constantly since. We are so happy that our God is answering so many of our brothers and sisters, all over the world, who have and will continue to lift you up in prayer until you return home safely...We love you.
God Bless
Wayne and Donna

Jim and Janet Stout

What a shock to hear about your accident, but such good news that you both are doing so well. Praise God! We are praying daily for your complete recovery. We love you!

blessedmama

casey i am so happy to hear your parents are doing better. continuing to pray!!
God bless!!

Sandy Kiser

I have visited GC several times with Stephanie, David & Alex (the Adams Family). Through them, I have gotten to know Kurt and Roxy a little better each time. One of the many things I have experienced with them is how warm and welcoming they are every time you see them. Please let them know that if there is anything they need and I can help or provide, I will gladly do it.

Get better soon!
Sandy

Chris Tovar

My family and I have been members of GC for about a year and half now. News of the accident spread while we had our weekly Tuesday night church softball game. It was hard to play or do anything after the news. Kurt is our rock when it comes to leading the way for us; not only on the softball field as our leadoff man but more importantly off the field as our lead pastor. As God does every day in watching over us, he made sure to give your parents extra special attention while they were on their drive. Not too many people survive when they're in a car and hit a deer, yet "somehow" (we all know how) your parents make it while on their bike? Say what y'all want, but this isn't any coincedence! The power of belief and prayer. Our prayers are with you Casey and your whole extended family. Hope everyone has a great week, and let's keep those prayers going for our lead man and HIS lead lady....and ours too! Last but not least, thank you so much Casey for filling us in on your parents progress. It would be eating at me if I didn't know how your parents were coming along in the whole healing process.

BJ and Cory, if y'all need anything, please let us know. This is an "extended" family affair and we'll see through this till your parents come home and we have our lead man (y'alls Dad) back on stage leading us on our journey.

Chris, Misty, BJ, Christy, and DJ Tovar

Nate Goldstein

Hi Kurt,
Jerry Jones called and told me about your accident. He said you were doing better and your wife has been released from the hospital.Glad to hear things are going in the right direction. I know your faith and strong convictiona will serve you well.
Wishing you both a full and speedy recovery.
Warmest Wishes,
Nate
P.S. In case you can't place the name, I'm the little Jewish guy the Joneses use to take to Crossett, Arkansas for deer hunting.

John & Barbara Estes

You have been in our personal prayers, Shepherd's meetings prayers, and whole church prayers. Get well fast and sell the motorcycle!!

TOM AKIN & BILLY GAMMEL

It was anounced at church of your accident. We are all praying for you both. Hope you get to go home soon. By the way,we thought we taught you a better way to deer hunt.also hope you feel better soon so we can catch your horse. ha ha Do you still have the rattle snake belt, I still have the blond squirrel. Thinging of you
Tom & Billy

The Raith's

We've been praying for you. And they're being answered. Hang in there. We love you.

Brad and Kathye Killer

To the Picker Family: We were very upset to hear the news that you had been in an accident. We are very thankful that God has seen you through this experience and you are on the road to recovery. Just reading all of these comments really drives home how important Christian family is and how good God is. We are so thankful for you and look forward to your return. Much love,

The Killer Family

Mike & Judy Hornsby

Hi Casey,
Our family are members at Grace Chapel in Cumming. We are keeping your Mom and Dad in our thoughts and prayers, as well as you and Cory and your families - congrats on Caleb - he is precious! Please let Kurt and Roxy know we wish them a speedy recovery and we pray that God will bless the ones that are taking care of them and making decisions regarding their health. We are so sad to hear this happened to such wonderful and loving brother and sister in Christ. God will see them through!
In His Love,
Mike & Judy Hornsby and Family

David and Beth Belisle

WE are so thankul that your parents ae doing better.Cory if that was my parents in a motorcycle accident I would of said the same thing to them. we hope u see yall back really soon. casey thank u so much for all of the updates.
love,
the belisles

Russ, Cecylia and Alex Schoper

Kurt and Roxy and the Picker family have been in our prayers continuously since the accident.

May God continue to bless the Pickers'

Dan & Marsha Bailey

Casey,

Thank you for posting the information about your mom & dad. My wife and I are
members of the West Houston Church in Houston. You wouldn't remember us, but we
knew (know) your mom & dad.

We are so glad to hear that they are recovering well and will continue to keep
them in our prayers. We are also motorcycle riders. All of us two wheel
goofballs have a special connection, so I think of Kurt and Roxy often.

Give them a hug for us.

Peace,

Dan & Marsha Bailey

John O'Connor

Kurt and Roxy,

If this is some sort of stunt designed to enhance the unity of Grace Chapel, well, I think you have succeeded. . . Some preachers will do anything to make a point and to create some new material for illustrations. . .

We are grateful that you are doing better. We hope you aren't being subjected to a lot of daytime TV at the hospital.

By His grace,
The O'Connors

The Hollands

Kurt & Roxy

Just want you to know that you are in our prayers and we are so thankful for the prayers he has answered already. May God's love and healing bless you with peace and comfort as you recover.

Casey - Thanks for the updates and providing space for us to communicate with your family.

We love you all!

Tom, Peggy, Brian & Megan

Roger and Adela Schott

Casey,

Adela and I will be praying for your Mom and Dad. Thank the Lord for His already answered prayers. The Picker family is sown into our hearts, forever.

When your Dad starts feeling better, ask him if he remembers helping scrape Adela and I off the side of the road in June of 1993. A group of West Houston riders were out on a beautiful Saturday morning, when I missed a quick switch back.

Knowing your Mom and Dad, they will be back fully recovered. And we certainly will be praying for your entire family and church body.

Best Regards,
Roger and Adela Schott

Barb & Ken Shumate

Dear Pickers,
We know our God is always there to care for our daily needs and special needs. We are so thankful for his gracious care of you all as we lifted our prayers on your behalf during this special time. We will continue to pray for his comfort and healing hand for all of you. For those who are traveling due to the accident we also ask for their safety as well.
We love you all, miss you all and you will always have a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Barb & Ken
Shumate

Cory, Brad, and Carter Jones

Thank you all for your prayers for my mom and dad. God has definitely answered them! They are both doing much better. Dad\\\'s hospital room is overflowing with flowers. They make his room so bright and cheery. Just to let you all know, he has promised me that he will sell the bike and not ride again. He would\\\'ve gotten back to riding if I hadn\\\'t laid an ultimatum down. I said it\\\'s either your grandkids or the bike and I was VERY serious. :) He and my mom mean too much to our family and friends!! Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. Casey--thanks for updating everyone!

Dave & Y-Vonna Krekel

We are members of Grace Chapel. We just want to let you know how much we love both of your parents. They are such an encouragement to us and so many others in Cumming. We have been praying for their healing ever since we heard of their accident. God is so good to answer our prayers the way He has with Kurt and Roxy!

At church last night we had fun going into Roxy's encouragement class and making cards for her and Kurt. It was pretty cool to be able to use her ministry to help minister to her and her husband! You should have seen us; even the men were making cards from scratch!

We will continue to pray and trust that God will bring Kurt and Roxy home soon, well on their way to recovery.

God bless you all!
Y-Vonna and Dave Krekel

Mike and Andria Eppes

Casey,
We just want you to know that you and your parents and Cory and Brad are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for keeping us updated!

Shamblin Family

We go to church with Kurt and Roxy at Grace Chapel. WE just wanted to let you know that yall are in our thoughts and prayers! Hope to see both back in good health very soon!
Love, the Shamblins
John, Mary, Jillian, & Jackson

Mike & Susan Renzelman

Dear Casey and family,

Our prayers are joined with everyone for your parents quick recovery. Jessica was hit by a car while riding her bike last year so we know how much damage an accident can cause. It sounds like God was holding them in His hands and protected them from more harm. God bless you all.

James Ford

Picker Family,

I have been keeping up via Casey's blog and I am so thankful Roxy and Kurt are
making great progress in their healing. We continue to pray for all of you.
Hearing about the improvements reminds me how powerful prayer is and what an
awesome God we have. Give my love and regards to the entire family.

Robin Miller

May God grant you peace in the midst of trouble. Know that you have the prayers of believers from the corners of the globe. I pray that you find rest and comfort in each of the upcoming days.

Stephanie, David and Alex Adam

Dear Casey, Mary Beth, and Caleb,
I have heard a great deal about you all during "scrapbooking nights" with your mom. We are thrilled that Roxy will be released today and that your Dad is doing so well. Their recovery is certainly an answer to MANY prayers. Please know that we will keep praying for all of you!

Thank-you for creating this blog...I am not in Cumming at the moment and this has made it easy to keep up to date on your parents' recovery.

In Christ,
Stephanie, David and Alex Adams

Lisa Ferrara

Hi Casey~
Thanks for keeping us updated through your website. I've been praying fervently your parents and everyone who's traveling to be with them. Your parents participated in some of my most precious moments in life, and I'm so thankful to hear that things are looking good. Please keep the updates coming.
In Him,
Lisa Davis Ferrara

Grandma Stanford

Dear Kurt and Roxy,
We have been praying since the first call. I\'m so thankful for the protection and healing God has given you both. His love is amazing! We\'re getting frequent updates from Casey and Mary Beth. It\'s so hard for them to be away from you during this time. They both need you in their lives and of course little Caleb needs you in his life. I give him all the loving I can, but no one can give him the unique blessings you two have to share with him. You have so much to give! I\'m thanking God for your lives. I know that he will continue to provide for you during the difficult days ahead.

Love, Cindy

Jerry and Lynn Jones

Don called me Tuesday night and I have received updates from him until I found Casey's blog. We praise God for your well being. As you know, you killed your first deer with me and with my gun. I suggest you hunt with me in the future because it would be safer! We will look forward to seeing you in September with our marriage seminar. Remember: Paul said when he became a man he put away childish things. Take heed! I called Tom Akin and told him about your situation. Let's go to the woods! We love you. Jerry and Lynn

Sallie Bush

Dear Kurt and Roxy: So sorry to hear about your accident, but am praying for a quick recovery. You are in God\'s hands and that\'s an awesome place to be. We love Doyle and Betty so much here at Bentonville Church of Christ and know they are worried, naturally. I\'m Michelle\'s aunt and also a secretary at the Bentonville Church of Christ so I doubly wish you well. You are in our prayers
In His Service, Sallie Bush, a servant at Bentonville Church of Christ

Mary Christopher

Kurt & Roxy,

I am so thankful that you have come through this so well. What a blessing that you are both going to be alright. I am so sorry for the pain you have had to experience through this ordeal and I pray that with each day you will find more comfort and healing.

God be with you and your family,
You are all in my prayers,

With Love,

Mary Christopher

Bill & Melony Dickey

So sorry to hear of your accident but we pray not only for your healing and well being but also that the health care workers, non-christian friends may come to know Christ through such a time as this. I know that when I was in the hospital it really amazed the nurses, doctors and other patients that I had so many people that actually cared enough to come by, call, send notes, signs etc.... I told them it was my second family. They all wanted to know where I went to church!

May God Bless you and Keep You!

Love to you all!

Bill, Melony, Kyle and Tyler Dickey

The Jones family

Casey:
Thanks for providing the forum. It was great to get to see pictures of your growing family.

Kurt and Roxy:
We were upset to hear of the accident but now are so glad to hear the good news. We are praying for your swift recovery. You both mean so much to so many people.
Mark Kim Daniel Sam and Kristen

David and Judy

Kurt & Roxy have been in our hearts, thoughts, & constant prayers! It's a good thing God never sleeps cause it sure must have been loud up in Heaven the night after the accident with all of the many prayers for your Mom & Dad.
We're just so thankful that He has answered all of those prayers in such a positive way. We love you all & will continue praying.
Hugs from David & Judy

Mike & Vickie Cauthen

To our our beloved Picker family...our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of healing. We pray daily for their recovery and know the Lord will restore their health. Thank you, Casey, for the continued updates.

Jerry and Nicole Dayton

Dearest Kurt,Roxy, and family,
How relieved and grateful we feel this morning to see how prayer has carried you both through such a painful trauma. We are so sorry for the wreck and all that you are having to go through. We wish we could hug you both in person and tell you how much you mean to so many. We have been and will continue to lift you up to our Father, knowing that His strength will provide in the days ahead. We love you so much, the Daytons

Denise Dickinson

Just wanted to let you know we all are praying for Kurt, Roxy and your family.

Denise, Stephen, Ryan and Wesley Dickinson

Harold and Loretta Haskell

As neighbors of the Pickers, we send our prayers and thoughts to all of you. May
The Great Physician be with Roxie and Kurt and with each of your family.

Sincerely, Harold and Loretta Haskell

Nancy and Paul VanderLinden an

Casey,

Thanks so much for keeping us all informed on your parents' progress. We have all been praying continually since we found out about the accident on Tuesday evening, and are so thankful your dad's surgery went well and they are both improving! We love you all and are continuing to keep your mom and dad, their physicians and your entire family in our prayers!

Lisa Bagwell

I am a member at Grace Chapel. Your dad and mom have helped me and my family overcome so much adversity. We have been in the hospital many times over the past year. In fact, I was in ICU in April and your dad was with me. The Lord allows bad things to happen to achieve GREAT things! Your dad went to school with my two brothers and so just know that Seattle and Chicago have him in their prayers. We love you all!

Linda L. Lashley

Casey,

I was sadden to hear of your parent's accident. Your dad and mom mean so much to us here in Houston. He's also so dear to my heart since he was so close to Bill.

Mark, Chelsea, Mariza, and I are keeping them and the family in our prayers. We're praying constantly for a speedy and complete recovery. Thank you for keeping us informed.

Lots of hugs and blessings.

P.S. Tell your dad, Bill, is watching him from heaven and wants him to get well soon. He probably would send a great big bear hug but maybe not right this moment.

Sarah Crowe

Amazing thanks to out gracious Lord who heals. I am filled with happiness at the speedy healing Kurt is having. Only through our Father would such a thing happen.

I continue to pray for you, Kurt and Roxy and family. And thank the Lord for your health

Tim and Amy Reynolds

We are praying for Kurt and Roxy and hoping that they have a speedy recovery.

Tim, Amy, Owen, Stephen, Braden and Megan Reynolds

Mitzi and Herb Godfrey

Many thanks to GOD for saving Kurt and Roxy. It makes one feel so humble for
GOD to answer prayers and bring the results that we so desperately wanted to
happen. It is wonderful to have your blog. Try not to worry anymore. They will
heal well and quickly. Praise God! I love the pictures of your family. Thanks
for the news. Mitzi and Herb

Craig and Brenda Hunter

Casey, Mary Beth, and sweet Caleb,
We love you all very much, and we were so saddened to hear the news that your parents were in an accident. We all have been praying so hard. We also have asked other churches and friends to pray for them. God is amazing and awesome! He is the greatest physician and healer. We are so thankful that they are doing so well. We are also thankful that God is protecting, comforting, and healing them. We pray for the doctors too. We will continue to pray for strength and comfort for all of you because it is hard being so far away. Thank you so much for sharing your parents with us. They are wonderful, Godly servants that go the extra mile and back. They mean so much to us at Grace Chapel. We are so blessed to be able to listen to your dad share God’s Word each week. We look forward to being with your parents soon. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We appreciate you updating the blog so we will know what is going on. Tonight at church several members wrote them notes of encouragement.
God’s blessing & His comfort,
Craig, Brenda, Harrison & Jackie Hunter

Stuart & Helen Hamrick

Casey,

We are so glad that Kurt and Roxy are going to be all right! We love them a lot and have been praying for them since we heard of their accident.

Stuart and Helen Hamrick

Kevin Hinman

Our staff at LTI are praying for the Pickers as they recover from the accident. May God's grace be with them, your family, and the church body. Kevin Hinman, LTI President

Roy and Tracie Webb

Casey,
Thanks for the information about your mom and dad.
They are such a special couple and have been a wonderful example to our family.

We will keep you all in our prayers and know God is a might God. He loves you all and will do great things.

Congratulations on you new son, he is precious, your parents were eagerly awaiting his arrival when they were in Houston last.

Love,
Roy and Tracie Webb and family

Sam & Ann Burt

Casey,
Our hearts are overjoyed to know that your Dad and Mom are improving. Praise be to our Great Physician and Healer!
We're so very thankful to hear they are doing better. Thank you for keeping in touch, for the Picker Family are very dear to us.
In prayer for all,
Sam & Ann

Dale Edwards

Casey,
What a blessing to have this forum for the updates on the status of your parents. And how heartwarming it must be to have confirmed for you here just a fraction of the number of people that hold your parents dear. Kurt and Roxy are two of the finest people I've ever met. Clearly, a lot of people feel that way.

We've been praying for your entire family and are thrilled to hear how God is working during this time of stress and uncertainty.

God's continued blessing and healing on you all,
Dale and Cheri Edwards

Don and Patti Sanders

We and others at Westside in Searcy are praying for continued improvement. We wish you well. It would be frightening to hit a deer in my Toyota Tundra, but especially on a motorcycle. WOW!

Take care, your family is much loved. Our best to Fred and Syble and all of you. Let us know if we can do anyhthing for any of you.
Don and Patti

Allen & Judy Thyssen

Serving as the Interfaith Chaplain at TIRR has heightened my awareness of what a cycle accident can do. I remember once hitting a fawn with my car while driving to work near Hallettsville. That wasn't fun, but on a cycle...wow!

We are all so thankful for the 'better than it could have been' news that has been flowing in as the day went on. A lot of Lifeline Chaplaincy folk will continue praying for your speedy and full recovery.

Blessings and peace.

Mike & Jan Schloz

Mike Cauthen called today with the news. We were stunned at first, but are so pleased to hear you are on the mend. Both Jan and I can relate! Bill Lashley told me one time that there are two kinds of riders - them thats been down and them thats gonna be. Now you're in the club. The "good-hands" people are not at Allstate. They are standing behind you with kind thoughts and prayers, and we are among them. Get well soon.

Zac King

Casey,

I just heard the news. I'm so sorry. Good to hear that everyone is stable. As a child of motorcycling parents I know how scary this ordeal must have been for you. Your parents are in the King Family's thoughts and prayers, as are you.

Steve/Carole Kepley

Kurt,Roxy,Children & Grandchildren: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the God of peace and comfort will surround you. It's great that those you love can either be with you or share their thoughts with you through this blog!

Thanks Casey!!!

Steve & Carole Kepley

Jack Van Curen

Casey: I am one of the shepherds at Grace Chapel. I have known Kurt and your
Grandad Fred since my days back at Harding. We give God praise that he is
coming thru this ordeal. I will continue to monitor your blog because your
information is directly from your family.

Dayna Hicks

I received a call from my 9 year old son last night telling me about Kurt and Roxy, he was sobbing. My son, Connor, like me and my husband have come to really love your parents. we have been praying and will continue. Please make sure to let us know of anything we can do. Lots of Love, The Hicks Family.

Doug Dillman

Wed 5/31/06
I just want for you to know that all these people praying for your parents really do make a difference, and I know because I've been on the end that
God blesses. Now I'd like to say a word to God:
Father, I ask that you would heal Kurt and Roxy, and that use them through this to show people your mighty power and your strength.
Doug Dillman

Jean Mashburn

Kurt and Roxy,

Praise God for His presence in your lives as you have fast and complete healing ahead of you. You are mightily blessed! I lift you both up in thanksgiving for your comfort and rest in His love.

Love,
Jean

Tim King

16 years ago Kurt and I got into biking together by co-purchasing our first "Gold Wing." We made a vow that if either of us was ever in a serious accident, we'd be sure to let people know that when someone is in a "car" accident, you'd never think of saying, "I hope you've learned your lesson and never drive another car again!"

And so I know Kurt would rather not hear anything similar about riding a bike:-) [There, I've fulfilled my vow]

What we all love about Kurt is his passion for living life to the full; his passion for nature and being outdoors, for hunting and for biking. I just hope in the future he doesn't combine them all in one event again!

Lot's of prayers in Colorado for Kurt and Roxy! You both are very, very special people.

Love you guys.
Tim

Kent and Shelly Baggett

Kurt and Roxy,
We were shocked to hear the news and immediately lifted you up in prayer. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and hope for a speedy recovery.

Bless you both,
Kent and Shelly Baggett
West Houston Church of Christ

Harold & Jane Derr

We want you to know that we are praying for your parents. We lived in the Winston-Salem and Greensboro area for several years -many years ago-and I contacted the South Fork Congregation in Winston-Salem & the Friendly Avenue Congregation in Greensboro & they will be having special prayers for your parents at church services tonight, and probably some of the elders will visit with them. Our granddaughter Tara Inman works at the hospital in ER as a nurse and she is also following up on them.
We love your parents so very much. You are so blessed.
Harold & Jane Derr
Grace Chapel Church of Christ
Cumming, GA

John Dyas

Kurt and Roxy,
I am so sorry you all must endure this trial. We at Bentonville are praying for you and I know great things will come of this someday and God will be glorified. Heal quickly and know that we are thinking of you.
John Dyas

DeeDee Martin

Casey,
We're praying for your family. We love and miss you all very much!
DeeDee & Tony

The Coalson Family

Our family is praying for all of you.

With love,
Tim, Sonya, Kara, Emory and Austin

Josh Branch

Sorry to hear about Kurt and Rox's accident, but glad to see things are getting better. Kelly and I will be praying for ya'll.

Josh

James & Dannielle Kinsey

Julie from West Houston let us know about your parents. Rest assured Christians in Ponca City, Borger, Nederland, Houston, and N. Little Rock are praying fervently for their complete recovery. Your father is one of our favorite preachers and we were blessed to attend West Houston while your family served the Lord there.

Wayne Larimore

Casey,

I just read about your parents accident. I'm glad to hear with update #3 that things look better now. My family and I will be praying for continued healing for them both.

Take care & God Bless brother,
Wayne L.

Alec and Ann Johnston

Kurt and Roxy,

You both are in our prayers for a quick and full recovery. We have enlisted 500 of your brothers and sisters in Christ from Florida to pray for you as well.

In Christ,

Alec and Ann

Elizabeth Hurley, Marilyn Hurl

We were sorry to hear that Kurt and Roxy were injured in a motorcycle accident. We wish them both a speedy recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with them and the family.

In Christian love

Mary Beth Picker

I know that Kurt and Roxy are going to feel so loved when they read all of these messages. All of our friends are praying too and were so glad to hear that things are getting better. Praise God for His care and for His body. Thank you everyone for all of the love that you have showered on all of us. God's people are amazing!!

Steve and Suellen Daniels

At times like this everyone wants to know the latest and most accurate information but it is all but impossible to provide in a format that is accessible to all and in a timely fashion - thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing this (not to mention the extra bonus of Caleb pics!). What a wonderful gift to your parents and to all of us that you have provided not just the constantly updated info on their condition, but also a method to share our love, prayers and well wishes with you and eventually also with them!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you from the Bundy's in Europe, the Moloney's in Boston, the Daniels' in Ohio and Georgia, and the Riley's in WV!

Jack & Donna Brown

Casey, so sorry to hear about your folks accident but most thankful their life has been spared. We saw them in Houston at the wedding and they look GREAT! We will continue lifting them up to the Father.

Jack & Donna Brown

Bill and DeeDee Bundy

Casey, Thank you for the updates on your parents. Being in Switzerland we feel somewhat removed but know that God has heard many prayers from all parts of world. We praise God for what He has done sofar, and will continue to remember your entire family in our prayers. God Bless!

Maria,Tim and Megan Aligheri

Casey,
We are so saddened by hearing the news about your parents, but we are so thrilled that they are doing better. Our prayers are with all of you. We are here to help in any way we can! Please tell Cory and Brad to let us know if we can do anything for them in the neighborhood.

With love,

Maria,Tim and Megan

Janice Gordo

May Our Heavenly Father bless all of you with his comfort through this unsure time. I pray that our Lord quickly heals your parents so that they may return to family and friends very soon.

Jack & Jackie Hester

We wish Kurt and Roxy a speedy recovery. Our love and prayers are with you all!

Jack and Jackie Hester

Jim & Thelma Brown

Casey,

Thelma and I have the deepest love and heartfelt memories of your Mom and Dad and we pray the LORD will continue to bring them back to good health. They mean so much to the LORD's work and the many years they have saved souls. They have meant so much to our family.

We will continue to pray.

Jim and Thelma Brown

Bruce & Thresa Warmbrod

Casey,
We love your parents and were very sad to hear of their accident. Our prayers are with them and the doctors that are taking care of them. The love your parents have for others has been felt at Grace Chapel and in Forsyth county. We will continue to pray for them and their recovery.

In Christian love,

Bruce & Thresa Warmbrod

Roger and Rachel Goehring

Hi Casey-

We are so relieved that your mom and dad are doing better.

We were so concerned when we first heard the news. We stopped right then and said a prayer for Kurt's surgery and Roxy's arm.

We are continuing to pray for Kurt and Roxy and look forward to their return home.

Please tell Brad and Cory and your wife that we are thinking of all of you and hope you have a safe trip home.

Rachel and Roger Goehring

Mary Shamblin

Casey, Mary Beth & Caleb- We love your family so much!!! We have been praying
for all of you since we heard about the accident. We are so happy to hear that
they are on the road to recovery!!! My husband John is one of the Youth
Ministers @ Grace Chapel and your Dad is one of his heroes!!! We're so happy
for you & we celebrate with you on the birth of Caleb. We had seen a few
pictures from your proud Mom and we enjoyed viewing the ones on this site. We
look forward to seeing you all soon. We will continue to praise God for their
improvements so far, and ask for his continued strength & comfort for them &
all of you!!!

It's through our friend and Father, Mary Shamblin

Jerry Hall

My wife and I are members of the East Cobb Church of Christ. I learned of the
accident last night. We will continue to pray for Kurt and Roxy.

Helen Pearsall

I am praying for Kurt & Roxey. I joined WHCoC back in 1999 and will always
remember Kurt fondly. We love our current pastor Matt Soper but I still miss
Kurt's sermons. Hope he and Roxey recover quickly.

Cindi Cervas

Casey,

Please send love and prayers from my family to yours. I know that Kurt is a
careful driver so for anyone else it would have been much worse.

Love,

Chuck, Cindi, Adam & Rachel

James Ford

Casey,

I was shocked to hear the news from Steve Morris. I am so sorry the accident
happened but, for sure, I am lifting Kurt and Roxy up to the Father at this
very moment. By the sounds of your updates things are stablizing a bit and we
praise God for that! Give my love and regards to your Mom and Dad. I love
them so much. James

Bob and Anne Davis

Anne and I just got the word. We will add our voices to the steady stream of prayers to God for full recovery of Kurt and Roxy. We are thankful for the progress so far. We love you all.

Bob and Anne Davis
West Houston Church of Christ

David and Beth Belisle

Dear Casey,
David and I are praying for your mom and dad. We love them lots. We attend Grace Chapel. We are so thankful that they are doing well. Thanks so much for the updates. Mikayla and Rachel said a prayer for them last night and today. Mikayla is 5 and Rachel 3. They love your parents a lot also. My parents Ray and Gail Turner are there with them along with some other people from Grace Chapel and I am so glad that they are all there with them.

Love,
Beth, David, Mikayla, and Rachel Belisle

Shelley Perez

Casey,
My family and I are members at Grace Chapel. Your parents are so wonderful and have made Grace Chapel a new home for us. You all are in our thoughts and prayers and we know he will see you through this. God Bless you all.

Love,

The Perez Family

Samuel, Shelley, Erica, Julia , and Joaquin

Dallas & Linda Rodgers

Hello Casey,
Thanks for the info. We love your mom and dad dearly and are saddened to know that they have been injured and that you are hurting by being so far away. Please know that the entire congregation here at Grace Chapel has been lifting countless prayers up on your parent's behalf. We are now praising God for the good news and are looking forward to seeing them both out of the hospital.

Love, Dallas & Linda Rodgers

Mark and Sharon Seeler

Casey -
Mark and I were members at Grace Chapel before we moved to Canada in December. We have the local congregation here in Ontario praying for them also. We will continue to keep them in our prayers. Thanks for keeping us posted.

Love and prayers,
Mark, Sharon and Amy Seeler

Jim Tittsworth

Casey,
Thanks so much for keeping us all posted. God has certainly answered many prayers. I offer you, your entire family and your mom and dad continuing prayers for healing in the days to come.
Jim and Jolene Tittsworth

Lyn and Dawn Dodson

Casey, Thanks for keeping everyone informed, our prayers are with your family. He is an awesome God and this is a true testiment that the power of prayer is greater than we can ever imagine. I pray they will be fine, Caleb is a beautiful boy,congrats! I know your parents are looking forward to watching him grow up with you guys.

Joshua and Pamela Boxer

Kurt and Roxy,

In the Mighty Lord Jesus's name we ask that he put his cloak around you in that you will fully heal from your temporary wounds. There is no way it is your time as you have many more lives to change as you have ours. We shall keep the torch lit at Grace Chapel in your absence and keep on moving forward doing the lords work.

Blessed be the lord unto you both,

The Boxer Family

MeMa

We are praying for your parents and God is already answering all of our prayers. We are thankful to hear
the encouraging news. We know it is hard on you being
so far away. We pray God will give you peace of mind.
I sent a note earlier, but you know I don't have a lot
of computer knowledge and I guess I did something wrong,
doesn't look like it went through. Looking forward to
seeing you next week. MeMa

Kyle Cooper

Casey, please tell your parents the Cooper's in Houston are praying for them. Your parents are one of my strengths.

Kyle Cooper

Herb and Alice

We are so thankful that your folks are doing better. We will keep them in our prayers...and you as well, Casey. I know this is difficult on you not being with them.

Bob, Gay and Doug

Casey,

We are so thankful to hear that things are going so well for your Mom and Dad. We will keep on praying for complete recovery and for the rest of the family that cannot be there with Kurt and Roxy. We are all there in "heart" - thanks for this connection so we can keep up on the progress. Love, Bob,Gay and Doug

George & Christie Gentry

Casey-We will continue to pray for your parents to have a quick and complete recovery. We will also pray for you and the entire family to find strength through God's love.

In God's Loving Hands

George & Christie

Jerry & Kay Cox

Casey - We are so thankful about the good news for your mom and dad - we love your family so much and continue to pray for their recovery and for all the hands taking care of them - thanks for keeping us updated - love you all, Jerry & Kay

Jeremy and Michelle

Thank God for today's good news! We will continue to pray for Kurt, Roxy and family.

Irma Rynders

The entire family is in our prayers for healing and strength. As you well know, there is no one any finer than Kurt and Roxy. I pray for their quick and full recovery and for all of those caring for both their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Your family may all be away from Houston but we hold you close and dear to our hearts. Love, Jim and Irma

Morris

Casey,
It's awesome to see how God has taken such good care of Kurt and Roxy! Brenda and I are so happy that they are doing better and know that the recovery will be full. Thanks for the updates.

In Him,
Morris and Brenda

Tim

We have been praying all night long. God has rewarded us with your good news about pick and roxy! What a gift you are providing your mom and dad and your wider family in providing these updates.

I know you have always known it, but how great it must feel to know how your folks have loved and been loved by people from all over the U.S.

May the doctors and caregivers be wise and skillful, and may the God of us all who is powerful in His healing bless your mom and dad with a quick recovery.

Tim

p.s. remember our trip to Galveston on the goldwings?

Allan

Still praying, bro. I'm happy to hear that all is going well.

Denny

Casey:

Your parents are in my prayers, thanks for the updates.

Thanks for sharing the pics of Caleb.

Blessings,
Denny

Nana and Pap

Casey, we are asking God to intervene on your parents behalf. God will bless them and we will pray non-stop as will our friends. Nana and Pap

Dee and Jerry Cutshall

Casey,
We are praying for your mom and dad. They are a special couple who have been in our lives for many years now. Thank you for updating this information so that all of us who love your family can be informed of the news. We are actually in Florida visiting Jerry, A'Lana, Kaitlyn and Mason. Wes called me last night and we are keeping up with the news online.

Dee and Jerry Cutshall

Leatitia

Praying. *Hug*

Jeremy

Your parents and family are in our prayers.

Sarah Crowe

Casey,
West Houston Youth Group is also praying for your parents. Most of us were raised spiritually by your dad and we love him a lot. And your mom too. I am thinking about them and you guys constantly. Thank you for the consideration of updating your blog to help us Houston folks out. We love you guys.

In Him who heals,
Sarah Crowe

Keith

Be encouraged by the prayers being raised in so many different areas for your parents. Christians in Nebraska have just been added to the list.

You must have a wonderful family! :)

blessedmama

Praying Casey!!

Craig & Betsy

Prayer is spreading (and growing) as the news does- count us in! We love you all and are prayerful for complete healing in every way for your mom and dad and for the skill and compassion of those caring for them. We are also praying for comfort for all of you who cannot be with them like you want to be that time will pass quickly until you are reunited soon. Thanks for making it easy to share accurate information so the prayers grow in number.
-with love

Steve and Karen Morris

Casey
We just talked to Brenda and got the latest. This blog will really help. Thanks for thinking about all of us who want to keep up with your mom and dad's progress. I'm sure you know that many prayers from West Houston have already been raised and will continue to be constantly. I've heard your dad tell many people during hospital visits that they are in the hands of The Great Physician. That's a comforting place to be. I'm sure you'll talk to your folks before we do, so tell them we love them dearly.

Steve and Karen Morris

Angie & Charlie

Casey,

We are so thankful for the encouraging news about your mom and dad. Thanks for keeping us updated on their condition. Please let them know of our continued concern.

Ashley and Rocky

It is so awesome to see how God works even through hard times, and it is awesome to see how His body cares for one another and responds so quickly when any member is in need. We love you guys and Kurt and Roxy. Half of Cumming, Georgia is pleading with our Father on their behalf. Thanks for the updates!

Todd

Tracey and I are praying for them and for you. Let me know if there is anything that we can do to help.

Justin & Courtney

Your mom and dad are in our prayers. Your family has meant so much to us over the years. Please let us know if there is anything you need. Love you guys!

Andy

Casey, Kurt is on all of our minds and in all of our prayers. All of you are such an integral part of our lives. God loves His children and He will honor our trust. All will be well.

Elijah Manor

Andrea and I are praying for your parents. Keep us updated.

-Elijah & Andrea Manor

Vince

Casey, there are many people in Houston that love your dad a lot and are praying for his full recovery. Kurt's a man after God's own heart, and He will take care of him.

Dustin

Casey - I am praying. If I can help in anyway please call me.

becca

I began to pray as soon as I read your first post. Elias prayed with me, too... he got very worried that anyone's mommy and daddy were hurt. My parents are both motorcycle enthusiasts, and this is something I worry about happening to them all the time. I know your father will continue to be in my thoughts... Thank you so much for keeping us updated!

Casey

Thank you both so much! He's the one who can heal him...

Derek Seawel

I am praying right now. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Morris

We are praying for them. Please let us know what we can do.