Good News, Bad News...
First, the good news...
This past Saturday, I was the featured author at a gala that's been planned for months, benefiting the Schulenburg Literary Club. There were about 200 people in attendance, and the house was too fabulous to describe. It was a formal event, $100 per couple, gourmet food, violin player...the works. Just amazing. My best friend of 31 years--Renee'-- came in town to attend the event with me and my husband, Patrick, and to help me with the book signing. We sold over 60 books, and it was an amazing evening.
The bad news...
Following a wonderful night at the gala, we were awakened by a phone call at 6 a.m. the next morning. It was the call that every mother dreads, and it was about Renee's 24-year-old son. "Your son has been in an accident." I remember when Brian was born, just a tiny little thing with his entire life ahead of him. His wife is pregnant and in the hospital with premature labor, so we've all been praying that she will be able to hold onto the little one for a while longer.
Brian was changing a tire early Sunday morning with help from two men from AAA. They were hit by a car. We're waiting to find out if it was a drunk driver or someone who fell asleep. One man was killed at the scene, and Brian and the other man were rushed to the hospital. It was a long 2-hour drive yesterday morning from my house in the country to the hospital in Houston. Brian is in critical condition, and my heart is breaking.
Please pray for Brian, Renee', Brian's wife, and all involved. Many of you know my story about my own son, and I believe in the power of prayer with all my heart.
May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.
This past Saturday, I was the featured author at a gala that's been planned for months, benefiting the Schulenburg Literary Club. There were about 200 people in attendance, and the house was too fabulous to describe. It was a formal event, $100 per couple, gourmet food, violin player...the works. Just amazing. My best friend of 31 years--Renee'-- came in town to attend the event with me and my husband, Patrick, and to help me with the book signing. We sold over 60 books, and it was an amazing evening.
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This is me and Renee' at my house before the event. We had so much fun trying on clothes, getting our hair done, etc...
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And it was all about the shoes! I bought these shoes while I was shopping with my agent, Mary Sue, in Denver. I splurged, but we fell in love with these shoes! | ||
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Me and Hubby at the gala. These type of events don't come along often, and what a blast we had! | ||
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Signing books at the event. | ||
The bad news...
Following a wonderful night at the gala, we were awakened by a phone call at 6 a.m. the next morning. It was the call that every mother dreads, and it was about Renee's 24-year-old son. "Your son has been in an accident." I remember when Brian was born, just a tiny little thing with his entire life ahead of him. His wife is pregnant and in the hospital with premature labor, so we've all been praying that she will be able to hold onto the little one for a while longer.
Brian was changing a tire early Sunday morning with help from two men from AAA. They were hit by a car. We're waiting to find out if it was a drunk driver or someone who fell asleep. One man was killed at the scene, and Brian and the other man were rushed to the hospital. It was a long 2-hour drive yesterday morning from my house in the country to the hospital in Houston. Brian is in critical condition, and my heart is breaking.
Please pray for Brian, Renee', Brian's wife, and all involved. Many of you know my story about my own son, and I believe in the power of prayer with all my heart.
May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Posted by Beth Wiseman at 11/23/2009 7:48 AM 
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Hi Amy,
We will certainly be in MUCH prayer for your friend, her son and the family of all involved. Please let us know how things go. Melanie
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Beth, we are praying for your son, his wife and unborn child. God is wonderful in hearing our prayers! God bless you!
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Hi Beth, I was so sad after receiving your call yesterday morning. I've never met Brian, but I love Renee' like a sister. I'll continue to keep her family in my prayers.
Love you,
Carol
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Everyone will be in my prayers!! May God Bless You All!!
Blessings, CarolG
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Please keep us posted,Beth! My sons are only 7 and 5 but I can't imagine getting a call like that! Praying fervently for all of you!!!
Blessings!
~Molly
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Dearest Beth, I am so sorry to hear of the news of your friend's son Brian and his wife and will keep both of them and their precious baby in my thoughts and prayers, and you too... May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you comfort and peace as you endure the days ahead.. God bless you all, hugs and prayers.. Marti
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The gala sounds delightful.
I'm so, so sorry to hear about Brian. And I know his wife must be frantic, not being able to be there. Lifting them up in prayer right now.
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Beth, congratulations on the wonderful success of the gala. Please know that I am praying for Renee and her son Brian and his wife and their baby.
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Dear Beth, My prayers are with all of you. Trust God to get you through this rough time. Prayers are the healing balm that heals the soul. May you know God's pease in this dark time.
Hugggggggggggggggs Erin O.
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so sad to hear my thoughts will be with them let me know hows they are doing take care god bleess
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I will keep the family in my prayers. How tragic. You all looked very glamourous.
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Praying here! I, too, believe in the power of prayer. Please keep us updated on Brian & his wife--and baby.
On a happier note...you look fabulous, girl! Sounds like a wonderful evening.
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I'm praying! I'm so sorry about the accident. Please keep us informed on how Brian and his wife are doing.
Love,
Amy
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What a day of emotional highs and lows. So glad you and your friend had such a wonderful time before she had to hear such bad news about her son. I'm glad you were there with her and I will "be there" with all of you two with prayer.
Love,
Barbara
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