Thursday Afternoon

Latest Update on Charlie Banks:

Hello,

Dad is doing good today. He ran a low grade fever last night and was tired this morning, but he has not run another fever today. He is getting stronger everyday. Dad’s been sitting up in bed today (until he gets dizzy), and they have removed all the tubes and monitors, except for one IV. Tomorrow, the doctors are planning to get him into a chair for a short time. We are so proud of him. Thank you for all your prayers. It has been evident the the Lord is with us!!! God has overcome so many obstacles and impossibilities. We trust Him to take care of everything. As you continue to pray, please pray Psalm 20 over our family. This passage has been a comfort and blessing to us during this time.

1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
Selah

4 May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.

5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your requests.

6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.

9 O LORD, save the king!
Answer [a] us when we call!

Dad sends out a special “thank you” for all the prayers and financial support. He is overwhelmed by the outpouring of the saints. (as we are too) Mom is still doing good. She was not injured in the accident (except for a bruise on the head), but they have provided her a hospital bed to be with Dad. They have also provided her with all the meals. The Lord is mighty!!! It is hospital food, but she likes it. Dad, on the other hand, says it’s not cornbread and peas.

We are continuing the focus on the provision of no fever, a strong recovery and safe travel home!
In Christ,
The Banks’ Family

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Blessings,
Jennie