Prayer Request
Some of you know by now that Treva Ropp, the precious wife of our dear Amish friend Philip Ropp, was critically burned in a kitchen accident at home when she dropped a vat of hot oil which burst into flames and engulfed her. This happened early this week while I was away for Christmas, which is why I didn’t immediately post it on my blog, as I could not access it on the computer available to me, no matter how much I tweaked the settings… an aggravating glitch with the iMac I was unfamiliar with. I did have our church’s clerk Jeff Klute e-mail the prayer request to those of you who receive my sermons via the Internet. Forgive me for not letting you know sooner. I think this “Luddite,” muleskinning pastor needs to get a laptop going to stay in communication when away from the home front.
Treva was burned over 60% of her body, which necessitated a flight-for-life ride to the KU Medical center in Kansas City. Through God’s mercy wherein He answered the fervent prayers of many Christians throughout the nation, she has made it over the critical hump and is on the road to recovery, though a long painful one. She is to undergo skin graft surgery on her hands and may have already, but I have been unable to confirm this as it’s hard to contact the faithful Amish, as they do not hang around telephones, something I have come to respect, however.
Thank the Lord she was wearing clothing that doesn’t stick to burns (like polyester and other petroleum based cloths), as it burned completely off of her, thus saving her from far more extensive burns, the very painful process of removal, let alone the greater risk of infection. Philip told me that it happened early in the morning just before he arose to work. He heard her screams and rushed downstairs and helped get the flames out on her body, as she was just rolling up in a rug, and then was able to put the house fire out literally in the nick of time with the help of his daughter and several well located fire extinguishers. He said it all happened in a matter of a few minutes. They had come real close to losing Treva. While he stayed with her at the hospital, members of his local Christian community immediately stepped in and made repairs to the house in getting it back to livable condition, while others worked his logging business so he wouldn’t get behind. When the hospital bill arrives, his community will step forward and help pay for it. The Lord’s way of meeting critical needs through Christian community is vastly superior to the pagan socialist system of the corporate insurance giants.
Treva has done far better than first expected, as she is already exercising. She did not suffer any burns to her face, though her legs and hands were badly burned. I would ask you to please pray for Treva on a regular basis, as it is going to be many weeks before she can go home and many months before she will know how much use of her hands she will have . . . hands that are a real blessing to her family and community. Please also pray for Philip and his family through these stressful times.
Thank you
The Missouri Rev
Treva was burned over 60% of her body, which necessitated a flight-for-life ride to the KU Medical center in Kansas City. Through God’s mercy wherein He answered the fervent prayers of many Christians throughout the nation, she has made it over the critical hump and is on the road to recovery, though a long painful one. She is to undergo skin graft surgery on her hands and may have already, but I have been unable to confirm this as it’s hard to contact the faithful Amish, as they do not hang around telephones, something I have come to respect, however.
Thank the Lord she was wearing clothing that doesn’t stick to burns (like polyester and other petroleum based cloths), as it burned completely off of her, thus saving her from far more extensive burns, the very painful process of removal, let alone the greater risk of infection. Philip told me that it happened early in the morning just before he arose to work. He heard her screams and rushed downstairs and helped get the flames out on her body, as she was just rolling up in a rug, and then was able to put the house fire out literally in the nick of time with the help of his daughter and several well located fire extinguishers. He said it all happened in a matter of a few minutes. They had come real close to losing Treva. While he stayed with her at the hospital, members of his local Christian community immediately stepped in and made repairs to the house in getting it back to livable condition, while others worked his logging business so he wouldn’t get behind. When the hospital bill arrives, his community will step forward and help pay for it. The Lord’s way of meeting critical needs through Christian community is vastly superior to the pagan socialist system of the corporate insurance giants.
Treva has done far better than first expected, as she is already exercising. She did not suffer any burns to her face, though her legs and hands were badly burned. I would ask you to please pray for Treva on a regular basis, as it is going to be many weeks before she can go home and many months before she will know how much use of her hands she will have . . . hands that are a real blessing to her family and community. Please also pray for Philip and his family through these stressful times.
Thank you
The Missouri Rev
posted by Missouri Rev | 8:32 PM
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We will pray for Treva's recovery, and that she regain the complete use of her hands. We will also pray for the family as she recovers.
Oh dear, the poor lady. Praise God for His mercy. I'll commit to pray for Treva and her family. Please keep us updated as your hear about her progress.
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