Leland’s Story

Site created on April 11, 2020


On Friday morning, April 10th, Leland suffered a traumatic head injury due to a fall down the basement steps, at home.  He was taken to the Ephrata Community Hospital via ambulance for observation.  A CAT scan revealed bleeding on the brain due to the fall, and he was transferred to Lancaster General Hospital Trauma Unit.  His condition deteriorated rapidly upon arrival at LGH.  He was intubated and placed on a ventilator.  A second CAT scan revealed extensive bleeding on the brain, and they immediately began emergency surgery to remove the pressure and control the bleeding.  A craniectomy, (craniectomy is a surgery done to remove a part of your skull, in order to relieve pressure in that area when your brain swells) was performed.  Removing a portion of the skull can reduce the risk of severe brain damage due to swelling.
Our God is a God of miracles and he is faithful. Please join our family in prayer for complete healing and recovery.

Newest Update

May 06, 2020

Journal entry by Kendra Martin —

Dad peacefully went home to be with Jesus this morning at 8:45am. Please continue to remember our family in your prayers. 

You have run the race and now you're home
Welcome to the place where you belong
What will it be like when tears are washed away
And every broken thing will finally be made whole?
What will it be like when I come into Your glory
Standing in the presence of a love so beautiful?
I'm waiting my whole life for that day
I will live my life to hear You say
Well done, well done
My good and faithful one
Welcome to the place where you belong
Well done, well done
My beloved child
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