Ministry Blog

Dear Family and Friends: Bryan Bailey, our patient at Sacred Heart has survived tedious recovery from a gall bladder surgery.  By Wednesday, Bryan was ready to go back home in Crestview, FL.  His father-in-law, Carl Rector could not say enough kind words about staying here at the Vineyard and all of the prayers and visits by Dr. Bob, our fantastic…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Chandler Robertson is truly a miracle.  She was to be transferred to Mobile at a rehabilitation center, but upon her last review, it was determined she could do rehab from her home!  She went home Monday!  She is actually walking with a walker and is slowly healing from her multiple rib, thoracic and neck spinal fractures. …Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: We really do have many praises to lift up! Kristi Poche who just a week ago was starting to make words after recovering from a critical brain aneurysm that could have been fatal had not her husband, Craig not discovered her in time when they had just started their Florida vacation.  Kristi has made  a remarkable…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Chandler Robertson, 24 years old, ended up in surgery just over 6 hours.  Per her family, the surgeon is pleased with the surgery.  She is awake and learning to do all of those deep breaths and coughing that is so necessary to keep the lungs clean.  She remains in the ICU for now.  Parents are hoping…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Chandler Robertson was going to an appointment Friday morning.  The fog was thick according to the police.  She missed a curve in central Alabama and apparently rolled her car several times.  Her apple watch saved her life!  She was able to call for help with it!  Chandler is VERY blessed to be alive.  According to her…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: We want to keep the family of Barbara Legg in our prayers now as Ms. Barbara passed away very peacefully this morning at Select Specialty Hospital.  Per her family, she has had a battle with her diabetes which they feel led to the heart attack this past week.  Thanks again Penny and Bob Cavender for hosting…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: Barbara Legg’s report from her family:  She is extubated and breathing on her own.  Her blood infection is doing better.  She remains on antibiotics.  She will respond when you call her name, but she remains lethargic and listless.  She is also to remain at Baptist Hospital because she will need heart surgery for her blocked arteries. …Keep Reading

Dear Family & Friends: Barbara Legg, from Louisiana was here on vacation with a family friend.  Became lethargic according to her daughter.  In Baptist Hospital with now a heart attack, blood infection, and having kidney issues also.  On full life support.  Thank you Ms. Penny and Bob Cavender, one of our church families,  They have taken in this entire family…Keep Reading

Dear Family and Friends: While on our family vacation this week–yes, Dennis & I went on a real vacation with our children and families, we received a call from Jenny Franklin.  Seems her daughter-in-law, Marietta Franklin went into preterm labor at 27 weeks (40 weeks-term) and delivered on baby at the hotel in Destin, FL where they were on vacation…Keep Reading

Dear Family & Friends: Betty Blocker has had one of her best weeks yet!  She is now on a low oxygen level and just a little pressure from her ventilator at Select Speciality Hospital.  Her pulmonary doctor per Mr. Blocker is working overtime to get her off that ventilator totally!  She has been much more alert and is back to…Keep Reading