Fun pictures of our teenagers..

Joy Williams did a Photo shoot with the girls for her Portfolio, they turned out crisp and beautiful!

Great news..

Barton, is back! In NYC getting the care he needs. He has actually been back a couple of days now, but he needed some time. Yesterday he called me (with the help of Daren and Aunt Carla), It was such a relief to hear his voice again, he expressed how HAPPY he was to be back in the States, and how he was staying positive about everything that is happening, I even made him laugh a little, which was wonderful to hear. He is overwhelmed at the people praying for him, and wishing him well...Those prayers are working! so THANK YOU from Me, Barton and his Family.
He had a surgery on his arm yesterday, and is having another on his leg tomorrow. He has a long road ahead but is looking forward to getting back to his work..AWESOME.

Barton...

I know that all of my recent posts have been about this guy, I just don't know what else I can do, except get the word out about his work, and see if anyone can help(I have been writing to people who might be able to) ...The latest news is; he is still stuck in Africa, but his fever is coming down. His Mom and Brother are with him, trying to find a way to transport him to the States, his injuries are making that difficult, but everyone is agreement that he needs to get back here in order to recover. prayers are definitely helping, thanks for that!

New news...

You need to "click" on this pic to see it all.

This is between the first and second Hospital, some of his many friends helping.

A little good news that is... I just got a message from Daren, Barton's wonderful Brother, he and my Aunt Carla got to Africa safely, and are with him now. He said they had a tearful reunion and that they are working as fast as possible to get him to the State's (he will not be able to heal there, the things are) hopefully by Sunday! That would be great....

This morning one of his nurses brought in a computer, and Barton sent me a message, he says he is OK, but wants to get back here, and is very touched by all of the support. I wish I had a way to see him in NYC when he gets there, at least he will finally have the care he needs. Hooray, I don't want to celebrate prematurely, but this is good news.

Update on Barton...

Here is the BLOG of an American nurse who was there the first day for Barton..A great Lady.

This is one of my favorite Model pictures of him... Gorgeous and Generous...


He is not out of the woods yet, his injuries are traumatic, and causing him a great deal of pain; his left leg has a severed shin muscle, femur bone is broken in half, with a deep open wound on the back of his leg. His right shoulder bone is fractured, his wrist and elbow are both broken on left arm, he has head lacerations and a fever as well. He is on antibiotics, and pain meds, but is still in a lot of pain, he just wants to get back home. He has been told about all the support and prayers on his behalf, and is very grateful. He had medivac insurance, but it expired last month, it is VERY expensive to pay for, and if you know anything about this amazing guy then you know that every penny he has, goes to the people he is helping. His Brother is trying to get there in the next few days, and will accompany him to New York, hopefully by the 26th, where a great Trauma Surgeon ( Chief of Trauma) awaits his arrival. He just needs to get rid of that fever... Prayers PLEASE.


I will keep you posted.

Barton Brooks a beautiful person inside and out...

These are some of the lives he has touched...

I have written posts about Barton before, but it was to recognize the selfless work that he does, this time it is for the Man himself... He was in a motorcycle accident in Uganda 2 days ago, he suffered a badly broken arm and leg, and other head contusions, they think he is going to be ok, although it is sketchy because of where he is. He already had 1 surgery and he will have 2 more today, he has been airlifted to a better hospital, and Surgeon. So please keep him in your prayers, so he can recover quickly and get back to his important work with Global Colors, the organization that he started. Barton is my family, but more importantly he is my dear friend he loves me, and tells me that every time I talk to him. When we were kids I would share secrets with him and he always listened to my stuff, he has a huge heart and is trying to do his part to make the world a better place... If you would like to help him, please check out his website! Or blog; 52 weeks.

More...

Charlee says Stu thinks he looks like a Creeper in this shot , but I think it's cute.. .

Pretty Princess Girls...

Stephie looks too grown up.. She got to go to a school dance for Student Council..

Charlee and Rachel...

Just a little Prom Preview...

A Student council event...

It's that time of the year again.. When girls play dress up.