Hey Team:
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with and for the Meeks family. For those who have not heard the latest update, the vehicle in which Perry was riding was hit by a roadside bomb. Perry sustained a broken left leg, a broken clavicle and an injury to his left eye. Two of the men with him were killed. Perry had emergency surgery while still in Iraq and although the injuries are still quite serious, his condition is apparently stable He has spoken with Roscella and he has good support there.
The plan is to fly him to Germany, and then eventually home. He had been scheduled to go to Germany early this morning, but that didn't happen when scheduled. Apparently the delay is due to factors unrelated to the seriousness of Perry's injuries. It is possible that Roscella will go to Germany to be with him, but that has not yet been determined. As you know, Perry is the consummate soldier -- very tough-minded and strong-willed. By all accounts, he is receiving the best possible medical care and will continue to do so.
The response to Roscella and the children has been what we would hope for in a time such as this. Roscella and others have shared about the outpouring of love and support that has come from members of our church family -- from children at school, to visitors at the home, to food, etc.
Although Perry's injuries no longer appear to be life-threatening, he and his family still have a long way to go and will need our love and support in the days to come.
Thanks, keep up the good "work" . . . Press on!
Andrew
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