Hi Jared! It was really great seeing you out at Freedom Park! I enjoyed talking to you and remembering times when i worked at the pool there at Chickahominy. I am happy to hear that you are back working and keeping Chickahominy Park clean! You always were a hard worker! Keep it up! Hope to see you again soon! Terry

i am Jared: God is still Healing me

Cathy, I just happened to find this post. You do such a fabulous job writing all the joys and feelings of yours and your family’s! Jared has come such a very, very long way since the accident that I first learned of in the online JMU Breeze. As a JMU alumni I Yorktown I immediately took an interest in his progress! You and his Drs and friends have encouraged him to be the remarkable young man he has become!
As another means for him to express his thoughts and feelings some people can do so by drawing. It doesn’t have to be fancy drawing to convey feelings.
You may have done this in the past, but is there a Feelings Chart or poster that he can point to when either he can’t say them clearly or the family can’t understand him? As a former school counselor (am retired) those things do exist!
Prayers for his continued progress and joys to celebrate!
Go Dukes! Sandy

Hey Cathy, Oh my!! Your family is amazing. So thankful Jared is doing well and yes we will pray he will soon be open to more speech therapy. As I read your update, the journey of Jared and family has had wonderful times and definitely challenging ones. God is so faithful to take care of His own.
You have remained a steadfast Mother and God honor's your faith. Lots of hugs and love, Sharon and Ricky Mayhue

Thanks Cathy for the update of Jared at the four year mark. Your writing is so vivid and wonderful as you express your feelings and the journey you , Jared and the rest of the family all are on. Prayers for continued milestones and hope for a brighter future. 🙏🏻

Cathy, looking forward to seeing you and the family at church soon. Now that the 5:30 PM service in YT has been placed on hold, Beth and I are anxious to come visit your church and see Jared and our littles. Always a pleasure to see Jared at church; his smile just lights up the whole place.

I think of Jared and the entire family frequently and will continue to remember you all in my prayers.

I think of Jared and all of his family often and you all continue to shine God's light so brightly. Praying especially today for you each to experience a special measure of God's Grace and Mercy and Love...

Cathy, I continue to pray for Jared and your whole family. You, Cathy are such a blessing to not only your family but to everyone who knows you! It is a blessing that Jared is so loving, and has a heart for God. Thank you for being such a inspiration. Will continue to hold you up to our Heavenly Father.

Thank you for this update about Jared. What a blessing he is and your family, as well. Truly the hands and feet of Jesus. Our Lord will not fail Jared, in this we trust. May he continue to strengthen and encourage each of you.