Please Pray – UPDATE #6

June1st

Please Pray – UPDATE #6

Author: Casey | Posted in: Home Life & Family, Spiritual

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.

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
Stephanie, David and Alex Adams

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
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
http://www.davekrekel.glycodiscovery.com 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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
The Raith’s

We’ve been praying for you. And they’re being answered. Hang in there. We love you.
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
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!!
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.
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
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
http://www.blessedmama.net blessedmama

casey i am so happy to hear your parents are doing better. continuing to pray!!
God bless!!
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!
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
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
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.
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
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!
http://arcentralchurch.org Central Church of Christ LR, AR

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
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
http://ablondeandherblog.blogspot.com 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Please Pray – UPDATE #6