Ministry Blog

Dear Family and Friends: Today, we were blessed to have several members of the U.S. Navy!  Not all were pictured, but, with the number of volunteers present, we had nearly 20 people working at the 110 West Strong Street property.  We have a Christmas Open House coming December 15, 2019.  More details to come!  Our New Vineyard Family House will…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Monday is Veteran’s Day. Dennis and I are so grateful, and SO proud of our son, Chief Marc L. Helm, U.S. Navy who is currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia,  FC3 Cody Helm, U.S. Navy, our grandson who is currently stationed in San Diego, California, and going into the Air Force, as a medical corpsman, our grand-daughter, Cayla…Keep Reading

Dear Family & Friends: What a busy two weeks it has been here!  Christy Taylor graduated to West Florida Rehabilitation Center earlier this week.  She may not be able to get most words out, but according to mom, Sherry who has been staying with us, Christy understands what you are talking about, recognizes words, symbols like soft drink logo’s, and…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:It is with our deepest condolences we report that 36 year old Paula Martin passed away last night at Baptist Hospital from an lung fungal infection per her sister, Angela Hires of Castleberry, Alabama.  Angela, Paula’s daughter, Heather, son, Chris, and another daughter had all been staying with Penny C., one of our back-up host families.  She…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:I just learned this morning that tomorrow, October 12, 2019, is Michelle Fawks 52nd Birthday!  Michelle has not only survived what could have been a very tragic brain aneurysm, but is recovering and doing well!!IF you can, Please send her a card or note here at The Vineyard Family House and wish her a Happy Birthday and…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Received a referral for the son of Marvin Fooks of Killen, Alabama.  Mr. Fooks fell from a ladder per his son, Victor Fooks and is now on ECMO (Heart-lung assist device), full life support, and very critical.  Victor is from Norfolk, VA.  We are honored to have Victor as he was sharing with me his service to…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Received just today a special prayer request.  Donna Lynn Jester-Shanks was transferred from Baptist hospital here in Pensacola to Duke University in Durham, NC September 23, 2019 via their air medical flight team.  Donna, as you recall had herniated neck vertebral surgery that was further complicated by a tear in her heart during surgery.  She had been…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Christy Taylor has been doing very well per her mom, Sherry who has been staying with us.  Christy is still recovering from a stroke now 3 weeks ago.  Christy has been off the ventilator.  Speech therapy is trying to encourage her to speak with the “talking valve” they place over her tracheotomy.  Christy is just 39 years young.  She and her…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Welcomed in Gina and Joe Hill today.  They are the parents of Cari Hill.  Cari is a resident of Pace, FL.  Parents are from Yankeetown, FL.  Cari was with friends this past Saturday night at Pensacola Beach.  Per her parents, she had returned to her car to retrieve an item when she was hit from behind by…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Tom Gorman is making some progress per Robin, his wife who is back staying with us.  She said he is making some words.  With assistance, he is walking a little.  She took him outside yesterday and he really enjoyed the sun.  She is trying in earnest to get him transferred to a facility as near to Miramar…Keep Reading