Ministry Blog

Dear Family and Friends: Robert French (ICU) Sacred Heart hospital.  “Robbie”, as his mom, Cheryl calls him has had numerous tests this week.  Per her, his doctors are optimistic about his recovery at this time.  He is to have a tracheotomy tomorrow if his medical condition remains stable.  This will make him more comfortable per his doctors and nurses.  Robbie…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: We welcomed in the family of Robert French.  Robert,  just  52 years young  was traveling with his family after their vacation from Disney World when he had a stroke with a brain bleed.  His parents, Cheryl and Tom Mason are staying with us.  They are from Covington Louisiana.  Robert is at Sacred Heart hospital. Tom Gorman…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends:Our deepest condolences go to the family of Dennis Williams.  Dennis, as you recall fell just over a week ago and had a massive brain bleed.  After his surgery, it became evident that his prognosis was not what Suzanne, his wife and sisters Donna, Joanie, and Lisa wanted to hear.  Dennis, a strong Christian, went home to…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Covenant Care hospice- Sacred Heart Hospital    Dennis Williams- just 69 years young, was at the Pensacola airport just this past Monday to fly out and meet up with his sisters.  While at the airport, he lost his balance, fell, and hit his head.  He immediately “popped” up and said he was “ok”.  His wife, Suzanne left him feeling…Keep Reading

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