Elizabeth Smith fighting for her life, prayers sought by family
2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection
Elizabeth Smith's family is calling for prayers for a miracle for her in a letter written by her Dad, Rodney, and read by Renae Smith at the February School Board Meeting.
Adair County High School designated Thursday, February 20, 2020 as PHight For Liz Day in honor of Elizabeth, an ACHS freshman who is battling a rare disorder called Pulmonary Hypertension or PH. The disorder has created such problems for Elizabeth that she is awaiting organ transplants for her lungs, heart, liver, and possibly kidneys.
Her father, Rodney Smith, wrote, "Healing is not a problem that God has. He is able. Is it His will, I sure hope that it is. Please, please, pray for the Lord to send deliverance from this awful place we are currently in, and back home with all of our family alive and well.
"I know you all have been praying for our family day and night and we sure appreciate it. If you will, please continue to help us bear this burden. Also, it has been an awesome sight to see everyone wearing their purple in honor of Elizabeth and the fight against Pulmonary Hypertension.
"This is such a horrible, deadly disease that very few people know about. Thanks to my hero, Elizabeth, more people in our communities have a better understanding about this life-robbing disease. Thanks to all of you for showing your support to her, and our entire family..." Comments | Permalink
2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection
Elizabeth Smith's family is calling for prayers for a miracle for her in a letter written by her Dad, Rodney, and read by Renae Smith at the February School Board Meeting.
Adair County High School designated Thursday, February 20, 2020 as PHight For Liz Day in honor of Elizabeth, an ACHS freshman who is battling a rare disorder called Pulmonary Hypertension or PH. The disorder has created such problems for Elizabeth that she is awaiting organ transplants for her lungs, heart, liver, and possibly kidneys.
Her father, Rodney Smith, wrote, "Healing is not a problem that God has. He is able. Is it His will, I sure hope that it is. Please, please, pray for the Lord to send deliverance from this awful place we are currently in, and back home with all of our family alive and well.
"I know you all have been praying for our family day and night and we sure appreciate it. If you will, please continue to help us bear this burden. Also, it has been an awesome sight to see everyone wearing their purple in honor of Elizabeth and the fight against Pulmonary Hypertension.
"This is such a horrible, deadly disease that very few people know about. Thanks to my hero, Elizabeth, more people in our communities have a better understanding about this life-robbing disease. Thanks to all of you for showing your support to her, and our entire family..." Comments | Permalink
Ruffled feathers
2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com
Taking a photo of these Geese on a windy day this week obviously ruffled their feathers. They rapidly advanced, honking, warning me that I'd better get away from their property. I did. - LW Comments | Permalink
2020-02-22 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com
Taking a photo of these Geese on a windy day this week obviously ruffled their feathers. They rapidly advanced, honking, warning me that I'd better get away from their property. I did. - LW Comments | Permalink
First crocuses appear in Shelby
2020-02-21 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen
In spite of cold overnight temperatures, the first crocusses of 2020 are starting to appear in Shelbyville. Comments | Permalink
2020-02-21 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen
In spite of cold overnight temperatures, the first crocusses of 2020 are starting to appear in Shelbyville. Comments | Permalink
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