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I am the mother of Rhonda Kay Black, the woman who was critically injured in the accident which caused the death of Derrick R. Finch.
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At 6:46am on April 27, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Sonja,

I feel blessed to know you and there are many here who feel a close kinship to you and Rhonda. Derrick continues to bring good people together and there have been over a dozen new members who found us and each other because of him. The extended love we are sharing is a healing force not only for us but for many whom we may never know.
At 2:08pm on April 23, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
This is good news Sonja. Thank you for the update. We continue with our healing prayers. I'll have some new music on my page this week and I'll share some of my favorites with you and Rhonda as well.
At 5:12am on April 17, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Any update on Rhonda would be good to know. Prayers continue.
At 1:35pm on March 23, 2009, selena brookins said…
thankyou Sonja for letting me know about your daugther. I pray every night that Rhonda gets back to her normal life. Im pc illiterate & i too am not on everyday. Working 7p-7a is really stressfull sometimes, but as i look at the ones that need my help all i can do is keep moving and thank God that im not in there shoes. A smile, a caring touch,and a little tenderness is all they ever want. Don't get me wrong, i love my job because i believe that this is what God wants me to do & no matter how bad off my pt. are they are still people who needs my help. Help them as you want to be treated. Again please tell Ronda how sorry i am and that she WILL recover. Unfortuntly the body is very weak and the trauma she suffered takes time to heal. Stay possitive and have faith, because it could be worse. I'll never see Derrick again but he's in my heart and always a vision in my mind. His picture is on my porch with his dad for me to see everyday i come home. He' my angle and my protector and will be yours also. Again thankyou for keeping me and my family informed of Rhonda's progress and know that the candles r lite EVERYDAY for her speedy recovery. "This to shall pass".
At 6:23pm on March 22, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Your comments on this blog and your beautiful spirit are providing comfort and inspiration to so many who knew and love Derrick. There is a growing circle of prayer and love surrounding Rhonda and you from many whom you may never meet but whom you have touched deeply. May God continue to bless you and give you peace as Rhonda proceeds on her miraculous journey back to perfect health.
At 6:22pm on March 22, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Sonja,

This is such good news. We will continue to visualize her smiling face and send prayers and love to her. Every time I drive now I think of Derrick and Rhonda... two good and beautiful people... who met accidentally on the road. Two people who by their sacrifice and hardship have increased the love and care shared among thousands who otherwise would not have known each other at all. Thank you for the updates.
At 11:08am on March 13, 2009, Virgil Walters said…
Sorry for your pain, you will be in our thoughs and prayers.
Virgil
At 1:02am on March 13, 2009, Donna Bailey said…
Dear Sonja,
We welcome you with open arms and keep you and your daughter in our deepest prayers. May God help ease your pain. Please keep us posted.
Donna Bailey
At 7:26pm on March 12, 2009, Pete Humphries said…
I deeply feel your pain and will keep you and your familyin prayer.
May god shine his blessing upon you.

Pete Humphries
At 7:08pm on March 12, 2009, Kennard Roosevelt Williams said…
I am hoping and praying for you and your family.

Welcome and best wishes,

Kennard Williams

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