From CULTURELink's Staff & Board of Director's - 1/17/21
The most concerning of Larry’s injuries was the collapsed lung. It continued to be stubborn, necessitating the insertion of a chest tube upon arrival in Miami. However, he has progressed well and after five days in the hospital, the doctors released him yesterday. The lung was able to function on its own strength and he was finally “full of hot air once again” (Larry’s own words; his sense of humor never suffered throughout the ordeal).
The doctors have restricted him from flying for at least a month, and they do not want him behind the wheel of a car for several weeks as well. As such, they had to rent a car and Karen began the 12-hour drive back toward Atlanta yesterday. Larry’s in-laws live in South Georgia, where they stopped to break up their trip and rest. They will spend a couple of nights before returning home, most likely tomorrow. Thankfully, in time, all of his injuries will heal.
Join us in continuing to pray for his recovery and that he would be able to rest well despite the lingering pain. The Ragan are deeply grateful for the encouragement and support expressed during this ordeal. And we are all deeply grateful for the Lord’s faithfulness.
If you have any questions, please direct them to CULTURELink‘s Assistant Director, Ryan Hurlburt, by email at ryan@culturelinkinc.org.