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Partner of the Month
-March / April page 2  Mary Ida Vandross Philadelphia, PA (with Hazella) Mary Ida had always urged Luther to slow down and take better care of himself. She worried about his health but was powerless in changing his lifestyle. On April 16, 2003 the unthinkable happened. She received word that her only pride and joy had suffered a massive stroke. Her world was completely shattered. How could God allow such a thing to happen to her only surviving child? She herself was facing major health issues that kept her on a strict medical regimen and precluded her from frequent travel. She was torn between staying by her son’s side and following her own doctor’s orders. Today her son is stable and continues to rehabilitate but a lot of damage was done and the healing process is slow and tedious. Mrs. Vandross spends her days in constant prayer for Luther and trusts that no more will happen than she can bear. Even so, she feels at times that her heart is literally breaking…that she can take the pain no longer…that she’ll awaken from this nightmare and everything will be alright. But day after day, week after week, month after month she’s had to suffer a moment at a time, silently and alone in her grief. Her pain is unspeakable. But through it all she knows who her Shepherd is and she’s obedient to His Word. She fears no evil and holds fast to the power of God’s goodness and mercy. Mary Ida – You’re one of a kind; a real class act! STROKE OF HOPE honors you, salutes you and will continue to support you and your family in whatever way we can.”   |
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