Trey Franklin and Gifts!

I haven't posted in a while, and I apologize for that. I have been sick, sick, sick from the chemo, but -drum roll- it's over! I finished my last treatment two weeks ago Wednesday, and I'm so grateful to be finished with that part of it. Chemo can kick you where it hurts, but it's also a good kick in the direction of health. Here's hoping for a field goal! Scans will follow in a couple of weeks and there is great hope that everything is gone. I think everyone knows it's gone, but we have to be proactive. I appreciate my my Oncologist, Dr. Raefsky, and his care!

One of my bosses, Josh Denton, has a nephew named Trey. Trey was in a really horrible car accident a while back, and it's a miracle he's still alive. He was life-flighted to Vanderbilt from the scene of the accident and everyone immediately started praying for him. I am living testament to the power of prayer, so I knew that Trey would be lifted up at a time when he really needed it.

This morning I was reading an update on Trey which I'm going to post below. It made me cry. People are wonderful! It's all the support that gets us through tough times, and I know that I and Trey are so grateful for that human support.

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands, and Trey has been no exception to this fact. Please rejoice with me in Trey's progress by reading his mother's update below. It will make you feel good, and it will show you the power of love and support.

We may complain at times, we may at times feel that no one cares, but let me tell you -- people do care and sometimes it's people we don't even know who really step up to help out. This has been the case with me.

If you want to follow Trey's progress, you can do so here. In the meantime, please enjoy this wonderful post from Trey's mom and know, really know, that you have more support than you will ever realize, even from people you have never met.

Life is indeed grand. I celebrate this day and every day to follow. It's truly a gift! People are good at heart. Here's to you, Trey!

Trey's update:

What a wonderful day! God Is Great and his people are amazing.

Trey and I got up, ate breakfast, said our goodbyes and hit the road. Trey and I both felt it was bittersweet leaving. Everyone around us just tends to become family! Shepherd is an amazing place, and have an amazing staff! On our way home, Frank was wanting to know exactly where we were. So, I was texting every mile marker of the way.

When I got off at the Nortonville Exit, I found out why. The Nortonville Police pulls up right in front of me, blocks the road, gets out and asked if I'm Treys Mom. Then he spoke a few words to Trey and said he'd been ordered to give us a police escort into town.

As we drove into town there were HUGE signs saying Keep Dancing Trey. Then we pulled up over the Nortonville bridge and as we topped the bridge, it hit me to see how many people have been pulling for Trey. The street in front of the Nortonville Baptist church was lined, everyone cheering and holding signs, waving. Trey wanted to stop so, we did.

We pulled in and Trey got out to talk to his buddies. Everyone seemed thrilled to see him. Most had been to Vandy and saw him in the very first few days. Let me tell ya, he's came a long way!

Trey stayed and visited a short time, then he was ready to go. We loaded up and headed to Moppi's.

I'm completely overwhelmed with the support from our community. One of our favorite restaurants in Nortonville has had on their sign out front, "Pray for Trey" since the night of the wreck. Today the sign read, "Welcome Home Trey".

Thank you all so much for your support, I tell ya, it would have been tough going through this without you!

Keep those prayers going up and keep those dancing shoes on!

Much love, Many thanks!

Jill