Please feel free to leave a message for our Dad on this page where it says leave a reply–we know it will really bless him once he’s able to read them all.
Please feel free to leave a message for our Dad on this page where it says leave a reply–we know it will really bless him once he’s able to read them all.
Paul,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard about your accident. We will continue to pray for you and your family. I know that you have a lot of people out there rooting for you and that alone will pull you through.
Aubin, Ali and Adam,
Please know that you are also in our prayers during this time.
paul, its been a long time since we have seen or talked to one another. but i want you to know that you and your beautiful family are in my thoughts and prayers. and always have been. when i became a marine just over 9 years ago, you were one of the 1st men, that i thought of when i received my first eagle, globe and anchor (behind my grandfather and uncle who were both marines).
without ever knowing it, your service to our country made an impact on me, and i want to thank you for what you sacrificed and for standing on those yellow footprints ahead of me.
please continue to be that stubborn and tough s.o.b. i know you are.
semper fidelis my brother, god bless you
mark a vera
staff sergeant
usmc
Paul,
You are continuously in our thoughts and prayers. Our God is able to meet ALL YOUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS! We are standin on that promise and many others contained in His Word.
Aubin, Ali, and Adam,
Keep looking up! God is able to continue to heal and return your father to a normal life. Just take one moment at a time and pray always placing him in the Lord’s hands where he can recieve all that he needs.
We love you and will continue to pray and rejoice as he heals more and more each and every day.
Love, Dorothy, Bill, and GG
Paul,
A person meets many challenges in their lifetime, some of these hurdles are defeated with love while others take physical or mental strength but all are conquered by using the inner will within us, and our Lords divine powers. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are a man with a true passion for life and survival. May God hear our prayers for your recovery.
Steve and Tammy Catron
Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that we are praying for you and your Dad!
May God heal you and draw you close in His everlasting arms! He made you and He knows all about you and thus we can trust you to Him because He is love and He is all-powerful. Praise God!
We love you and we’re praying for you to heal. Kids, if you need anything, please call.
I just wanted to let all of you know that I have been thinking about you a lot since this happened. Haven’t seen you (Ali) in forever!! Know that there are a lot of people praying for your dad and each of you. I will keep checking this site for any updates.
MISS YOU
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Paul,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You truly are a tough human being and we pray you will survive this set back. You have a wonderful support family and I (we) are proud to call you our friend. Know that we are thinking of all of you and will be here when you need us!!!
Susie & Gary Clearwater
You can’t keep a good man down. We love you!!!
We have been praying ever since we heard about the accident. You are in God’s hands.
Virgil & Debbie Lynch
Blue Springs, MO
Aubin, Ali, and Adam you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let us know. God is with you all and know he has a plan for Paul.
Paul,
You are constantly in my thoughts, and I wish the best for you and your family.
You know what I like about you?……
….Every single thing.
Hugs and kisses,
bex
Paul we love you praying and hoping for you to get better please hang in there. Kids we love you all so if there is anything i can do please let us know anything ok our love (The Gastons)
Paul – I have not stopped praying for you and your recovery since the first phone call. One thing I’m sure we can both agree on is that we have three wonderful children and you will be so proud of them when you get through this and find out how they have been there for you. They love you so much and one or the other of them have been by your side almost constantly since the wreck as well as Linda, Rob and Dave. Rob was there the whole night right after the wreck with the kids. So many people have come to see you and even more are praying for you. You have alot of friends who care about you. I am constantly amazed how kind and helpful everyone is when something like this happens and so many have offered to help our kids in any way they can. I’m so glad your surgeries have gone well and you are holding you own right now. I was at the hospital last night with Aubin, BJ & Ali and was glad to see you resting peacefully. I will keep praying for you.
Paul and family,
I was so shocked to hear of your accident and the horrific injures you sustained from it. I know it’s going to be a long road ahead for you in the months ahead, but you will do great because you are a fighter. Please know that my prayers are with you with each day that you have to face. I pray for your pain to be lessened with every healing moment, too. You’ve got a wonderful bunch of kids and I admire them for the deep concern and for letting those who know you about your progress and health status. That’s real love ya’ know. You are a very lucky man to have such a wonderful support system to back you up at this time. I wish you a speedy recovery and just know I’m thinking of you.
A high school friend,
Sharon
Paul and family,
You are all in our prayers and thoughts. We are so glad to see the positive updates and look forward to your continued improvement.
Dear Paul,
We, like everyone else, have been saying prayers for your full recovery. It’s wonderful that you have so much support! We thank your daughter for starting this blog site so we can all check in every day to hear your progress. It’s the first thing we do every morning when we get to the shop (J.V.’s Auto Repair in LaCygne). People stop in off and on throughout the days to ask us if there is any “new” news as well.
May God comfort you in the days ahead. We miss you!
Dennis, Kelly & Jesse Van Tuyl
Hi Paul, Josh, Jack and I are praying for you, but we know you are to tough and stubborn to not make a strong recovery!
We love you,
Jenn, Josh and Jackson
i think he is going to be just fine because he is the tuffest old fart i no and because there are so many people praying for him as soon as he gets better we will be going to pawhuska and having a cold one
Wanted to say Happy Valentines Day. You have 3 of the best kids ever but i know you already new that. a big Thanks to them for this site so we can hear how you are every day you are on my mind daily and pray daily for you. Hope ya get well soon love Dana Bolyard
Hope & pray for a complete recovery. Our thoughts are with you and your whole family.
hey big guy going 2 fulton bar 2nite for valintines day ill have a evans and coke for you get well ill see you when u get out of lock up love you michael
Paul,
Just wanted you to know you are in our prayers. You have some great kids and thanks to Aubin we are able to check on you. God has a plan for you.
Dear Family,
We are friends with Jeff and Jenny Thomas and heard about the news of your father. We are praying for healing and strengh for your father and strengh for the family.
Grayson and Meredith Gumm
Keller, Texas
Paul and family,
Will keep all of you in our prayers as you navigate thru this time. We pray that Paul will gain strength each day and know that many people care about him and are praying for his recovery. I know he must feel a sense of peace with you kids there to help on this journey. Take care of each other.
Larry and Dalena Clearwater
Paul and family,
We are praying for you everyday. You are one of the toughest guys we know. You can do this. You have great kids who are going to see you through everything. It seems you have many friends for support, too. Aubin, Ali, and Adam, if there is anything you need just let us know. Larry is in the city everyday and plans to check in on a regular basis. All of our prayers, Larry and Cindy Johnson
Paul and family,praying for you all at these times and believe that paul will pull through.admire,respect,and always have looked to you.thanks for everything you have done for my family.if i can be of any help please let me know.my tipeing sucks sorry!
Paul, Aubin, Ali, and Adam,
I almost burst into tears, Aubin, when you said your dad responded to your question of being able to hear you! What a giant leap forward! The Lord has been so very faithful and good throughout this whole ordeal! We are still lifing all of you us in prayer continuously. Keep us posted!
Love, Dot
Thank you for keeping everyone updated!! Paul has got to be very proud of all three of you kids! Just wanted you kids to know if there is anything we can do please feel free to call on us. We will keep you and your family in our prayers!!! Hang in there.
We just wanted to send our love and prayers to your entire family. It’s amazing and scary how quick life can change. It is then in those times people learn to the greatest extent how much someone is loved by so many. I read the blog and comments daily and no I haven’t been able to get through one without crying. It just makes me happy that we have been able to enjoy so many good times and soon to be many more.
You know the other day at lunch I was in my own little world thinking;
If a person could have a heart and be made of steal it would be you Paul.
If a person could build a house out of a sheet of tin and two nails it would be you Paul.
If a person said you will never get that to work Paul you would prove them wrong.
As we have seen time and time again a man who is not perfect but one that is perfect in his own right and is a perfect and great friend to many.
Paul, ride hard live long!
Love,
Sheldon, Brandi, Randall, and Dominic
I was reading your blog about Paul running such a high fever for so long It brought to mind when Jim (Jones) was in the hospital several years ago and had heart surjury. He had been dismissed from St. Lukes and had been home just a few days when he started running such a high fever and we could not keep it down. He was taken to Ft. Scott Mercy and put in ccu.For two weeks we fought the fever and the Doctors were confused as to why we could not find a reason. They were about to call in infectious disease doctors. I was so frustrated I sat down with his medicine papers and found out that a medicine he was on one of the side effects was high fevers. I called Dr Spencer late at night and they took him off of that medicine and in two days the fevers were gone. The medicine was procamamide ( not sure of the spelling). We have been praying for your dad and your family. God Bless Pat Jones
i love you and hope tommarow is good and the track goes well always here ya know.
i cannt spell either ya know lol
i cannt spell either ya know lol. i do know god has plans for ya and there are lots of people who love you get well soon ok we need ya
Paul and Family-
We are still praying for you Paul, and for your family. What a blessing having the family by your side. We will keep on praying for you all!!
Love,
Thea (Sherman) Portenier & Family
Dear Paul,
My love and prayers. See ya soon.
Miss Mary
My brother Lee and I have been thinking about you and your family throughout and will continue even after you return home. Our prayers will be with you and your family. It is inspiring to see all your supporters and to see how many people you have affected. I look forward to the day when I can shake your hand once more. As a firefighter here in Blue Springs I witness crashes like this often, you certainly have angels watching over you from above. Best wishes
Paul,
We are so very happy to hear how you are getting along. I know that you are a very strong man and you will NOT GIVE UP!! Nick & I have had you & the kids in our prayers everyday since the wreck.
You have soooo many people who love you and care about you so very much. We all can’t wait to see you around town. We all love you and your kids very much and if you ever need a thing there is a whole lot of us that would jump to help you.
Please get well soon because your children and grandchildren need there father & grandfather real bad. They are some great kids and have been so wonderful about leting everyone know how their dad is getting along!!
Nick, Elaine (Catron), Nicholas, Austin, & Coltin Shepherd
Are thoughts and prayers are with Paul. Come home to us soon. All Our Love!!!
Danny & Tina (Twiggy) Masters
Eddie & Dani Masters
Paul, We’re not quite done with you. Get your ass out of bed. There is way too much to do yet. Praying for a good full recovery.
Your friend. Bill Baldwin
Thanks for the updates it is so releiving every day to hear from you also i hope you are taking care of you and the baby to and when your dad wakes you let him know if he wants anything or some one to hang out and visit just call. take care thanks again for the pictures they are all verry good to see.
Paul, I’ve been reading your blog and keeping posted on your condition. We are all praying for your recovery. You are so lucky to have such a strong family unit.
God Bless you and your family
Jeff Dawson
Paul – wanted to let you know Kandie (Cox) Fairchild called me today and asked about you. Gave her the good news you are much improved!
Debi
We have been praying for you daily. I knew that God was not ready for you yet and that you were to onery not to make it. Besides Dad would have kicked you out of heaven and told you to go back and straighten up things. John says to do all your therepy without wondering what it is going to do for you cause it is all for a good reason even though it might seem like it isn’t.
Connie
Myself and my family (Doug, Debbie, and Buddie Staton) have been praying for a full recovery. Please get well soon.
Paul – Everyone at Linn County News, esp. Jackie, have asked about you throughout your recovery and many from First Christian Church – wanted you to know.
Paul, you’ve come such a long way in a very short time. We’ll all keep the prayers going, as I believe it’s prayer, the love and support of your family and friends and your inner strength (some say stubborness) which have gotten you through this. Of course, the wonderful doctors and staff had something to do with that too. Just stick with the therapy as long they recommend it, it really will make a positive difference for the long run. God obviously has much more in store for you, so you’ll need your strength!
Praise God! It is again so great to see the power of prayer in action. We are so pleased to hear and see how far you have come. We continue to pray for you through out your stay in rehab. You are truly blessed Paul and are a blessing to so many.
We are thinking about you and praying for you all.
Paul, we’re so glad to hear that you’re getting better, even though you may not “feel” better yet. We just wanted you to know that we’re thinking of you and praying for you. Try to keep your spirits up and focus on getting better and getting out of there. You sure do have a strong, supportive family. God Bless you all.
OK, I did this once already and when I hit submit it must have gone to the New York Times as it never has shown up on this blog that I can find it. Will try one more time. I THINK I said when this all happened, my first thought was (If anyone can survive this, It’s Paul), and that has been the thought I’ve held on to all the way threw this. Paul. You have more friends than you can believe, everywhere I go there is someone asking for an update, and at this time there have been over eleven THOUSAND hits on this site to check on how your doing. Me included. They did a wonderful job with this site, a really good idea. You have always impressed me at how you handle the job at hand. That job right now is to show patience that we all know you don’t have. ha! And give yourself the time you need to heal. We want ya back buddy. Get well soon. Kirk Baugh
You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Keep the Faith!
Darryl Gillespie Jr., Jennifer & Trysta
Paul, I want you to know, there are many who care and are concerned. Friendship lasts a lifetime!! I have talked with Gayle and Debi.
Just must share something with you, that I am sure my Dad would say. Should have been driving a Ford. (smile)
Remember the great times we had in high school with our mustangs!!!
Dear friend, you have beautiful children and grandchildren, and it is quite apparent how much they love you!! You have been through many difficult situations, let’s just add this to the list. Be strong, God will provide.
Kandie
PHS SR 69
Hi Paul,
We have been keeping up daily on your progress. A true miracle. We have all been praying for you, believe me. I love the song “The Rising” by Bruce Springstein. You should listen to it sometime. You are one tough guy! Good luck with your rehab. I know it will be hard, but well worth it in the end.
Dennis, Kelly & Jesse
Paul ,
Sso glad to hear you are doing so well . We think of you often and as soon ass you feel up to visiting marty will stop and see you . Keep up the good work in rehab.
Rose and Marty
Paul, You’re in my prayers. Just wanted to let you know. Alley Rodriguez
Hay you old fart you have to get better befor the fair so i can give you hell at the fair grounds.
God bless you and your family.
aubin she is buitiful and glad to here it all went well
Hi Paul,
We are so glad that Aubin has started this site to keep all of us informed on your progress–we have eagerly looked for news about you since your terrible accident. Now the day to day intensity has eased and you are working on baby steps toward recovery. This may be the most challenging and frustrating part of the process, and one that will try whatever patience you can muster. We send our encouragement and most positive thoughts your way.
Love, Joyce and Ron Sergent
Paul, i wish u would hurry up and come home…We can’t hardly wait to gather your family & friends & have a huge feast.!
A welcome home if you will,to give thanks&praise for your
recovery! You mean so much to soooo many, including my family & i! And you know, i love to break bread with all the
one’s we love! So i’ll keep the kettle on and wait for the call!
You know i’ll come running!(that’s an out&out lie,idon’t run!)
lol! I know you got along way to go,we’ll get there, keep
fighting the good fight, we’ll see ya soon!
All our love&prayers 2 you&yours,
Christy,Dano,&Jeremiah
Just wanted to send our warmest wishes from the Vann family. Tarrell thinks the world of you, and has always said that you were a tough guy and would pull through. And today, you will come home. What a miraculous recovery! Here is a small story to bring a smile to your face. I had picked Malachi and Hannah up from school a couple days after the accident. Malachi was telling Hannah in the back seat that Grandpa Paul had been in a bad car wreck and had a broken leg, rib, and went on and on of what he could remember was told to him. After naming all of your injuries, he ended with this, “but he SURVIVED that crash because he is a STRONG man” in his wide eyed, attentive story telling voice. What a great grandson!
HI PAUL! WELCOME HOME!
We have been keeping track of your progress on this site and are so happy that you are finally home! What a great family you have. Olive is adorable!!! Your beard wonderful all trimmed up…just wanted to throw that in! haha
Take care! Dennis & Kelly Van Tuyl
I meant, your beard IS wonderful! haha
Kelly
you have no idea how good it was to see you standing in your driveway yesterday! I think that was one of the best sights these eyes had seen in a while!once again i am never ceased to be amazed,at the out pouring of comradery and help poured out by the great #of friends & family! aren’t we blessed!we’ll hope u are resting well today ,i know yesterday was a full day event! i love ya hun!lol!talk at u soon!
always’christy
Paul, Im so glad your home. You’ve been in our prayers every night.
Jeff Dawson
PS. Have your daughter call me and I will bring out a deli tray next week. I’m out of town right now and won’t be home till monday night. She can call me at 913 -795 -2212 tuesday thru friday and let me know the best day to deliver so that Im not bringing something the same time someone else is. If I don’t here anything I’ll just bring one out sometime during the week.
Welcome home Paul,
So glad to hear that you have made it home and cannot tell you how much you have been missed! Although your journey is not over, being surrounded by your family and friends in your own enviornment will make the recovery process so much more thrilling and hopefully seem to pass by a whole lot faster. All our prayers have been answered so far; we can only trust that they will continue to bring you to a complete recovery!
I am so pleased to here you are home ive waited long enough will see and bring ya lunch next week love always dana
hey man, the easterbunny coming to ur house,to hang out with u & urs, or what? Call me & let me know what trail ur ganna be hangin’ ’round!(before easter if,if possible)…ight?