January 17 Charlie’s 85th Birthday. Charlie writes —
These last six months have been perhaps the most difficult time in my life. Back in May, I was diagnosed with a staph infection that had moved into my spinal cord. The damage to my spine was very significant. After four surgeries and the whole summer in the hospital, I was able to go home paralyzed from the waist down. At this point, I am at home and both Rehab and Occupational Therapist are working with me Mon. thru Friday. I am hoping to be able to walk again by this summer.
This has been a teaching time in my life in several ways. I always took walking for granted but not anymore. I have come to appreciate the ministries to the physically challenged folk around us including Young Life’s amazing Capernaum ministry. I have spent more time in prayer for myself, my friends and family, and for Haiti. Finally, my family has been amazingly supportive in taking care of me.
In the meantime, I am enormously thankful for many of you who have prayed for me. And I am so thankful for your continued support for our school in Haiti. And we are having a great school year, thanks to you!
August 2021
Thank you for the concerns, prayers, calls, etc expressed for Charlie and Mary Scott, our founders, as Charlie has had recent medical issues. After a staph infection lodged in his spine, Charlie has had 2 surgeries. The latest, a spinal fusion, has alleviated much pain and repaired a fractured vertebrae. Charlie is in on the Rehab floor of the hospital near his home gaining strength every day. He is surrounded by his children and wife as they provide extra care and encouragement for him.
We will post updates here. But to learn more of his journey, please visit Charlie’s Facebook page or any of the children’s pages.
September 10 HOMECOMING!!
Charlie made it home after 4 months in the hospital! It was a grand homecoming and he and Mary are reunited. They have a long road ahead but will travel it together. Thank you to all who have donated to the GoFundMe account to help make Charlie living at home with 24-hour nursing care possible. We are grateful.
September 5
Charlie had surgery again to replace the rods in his spine that had become infected due to his incision not healing properly. He is currently recovering in the hospital. No visitors are allowed due to Covid protocol. The doctors have approved his discharge to the Presbyterian Village nursing care unit but the family wants him to go to his home in the village to be with Mary and the family. In order for this to happen, a social worker has to approve the medical care plan. Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement.
August 17
Charlie is doing well. However, due to recent increases in Covid here, the facility is not allowing visitors for the next week or two. To keep Charlie busy, let’s send cards or emails to Wish Him Well!
Address:
Charlie and Mary Scott
1841 S Creek Drive
Austell, GA 30106
Email Us and we will have the Chaplain print them and bring them to him.
August 11
From Mary Kay Collins, Charlie’s youngest daughter:
We are out of the hospital! My dad has returned to the rehab at my parents’ retirement community. This is our 3rd try. Let’s hope 3rd time is a charm. My mom is relieved and they had a lovely dinner together and watched the Braves. We are hopeful that my dad’s incision will continue to heal, his pain will stay minimal, and that he will soon be able to focus on the hard work of rehab! After 2.5 months in the hospital, 4 surgeries, let the healing begin. Thank you all for the loving attention and prayers.
