Sent from my ***UPDATE*** 12/31/17

The process of daily rehab continues for Pastor Greg. There has been slow, incremental progress as he continues to ambulate and relearn words & phrases. He has enjoyed visits from his mother and sister this week, as well as many church members. During a recent visit with Tina & Tara, as they were preparing to leave, he asked, “Do you want to pray?”. They were happy he was able to ask & happy to oblige (to say the least!).

Again, visitors are welcome from 8am to 8pm. If you have time constraints and would rather visit while pastor Greg is not undergoing therapy of any kind, feel free to call ahead – otherwise come any time.

Jeremiah 30:17
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds” says the Lord

UPDATE*** 12/26/17

Pastor Greg has settled into Burke Rehabilitation Hospital where he will likely be for the next several weeks. Intensive Speech Therapy & Physical Therapy are the main focus. There is nothing new to report with regard to his current status or condition; I will say that in our time of prayer, singing & Bible reading this morning, that he tried, but was unable to say “amen”. After being reminded of the “Amen” song to which he danced at his daughter’s wedding, he was able to SING amen along with us. As we were leaving, he was particularly moved when encouraged to persevere with the physical therapy session scheduled for later in the day. Please, please pray that he would not lose heart, or be discouraged. Pray for his faith – that he would place his trust in God and have the fortitude to be doggedly persistent with the needed & helpful therapies.

Visitors are welcome from 8am to 8pm. If you have time constraints and would rather visit while pastor Greg is not undergoing therapy of any kind, feel free to call ahead – otherwise come any time. Thank you for standing with him, his family and the PLCC during this time. May God bless you all!

***Update on Pastor Greg*** 12/21
Pastor Greg is at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY. The first day of therapy resulted in some encouraging accomplishments: Walking with a quad-cane (with assistance), singing “Happy Birthday” & counting as well as reciting days of the week. These are all very good indicators. It is a long & winding road to recovery, but he is on the way and we are grateful for quality healthcare & clear progress. Praise the Lord!! Letters and cards as well as visitations would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact Burke directly or refer to their website for visiting policies / hours.
https://www.burke.org/maps
tel://+1-914-597-2500

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***Update on Pastor Greg*** 12/20

Pastor Greg has now been transferred to Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. He has been more responsive, interactive and articulate yesterday & today. He’s also been able to respond with a wider vocabulary and is trying to ask questions. Each of these factors is a direct answer to prayer – thank God! Thank you for your continued prayers & for helping the PLCC & the Kemper family bear this burden – your labor of love in the Lord is not in vain! Please be encouraged and please continue the fight…

1 Corinthians 15:58. “my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”