~Another Update on Dr. Pierce~

The latest update as of the 10 o'clock news tonight is that he is stable. The family spokesperson said tonight that the news has gotten better with each report throughout the day. He is expected to survive, which is much better than anyone expected this morning.

He suffered severe burns to his face and the sight in his left eye is in jeopardy. His right eye sight is in tact and appears to be okay at this time. As a loved and amazing physician, his eyesight is very important and vital to continue doing what he loved, which is taking care of others. Most reports also state that he received severe burns to his hands and feet, as well as, shrapnel to the abdomen that had to be surgically removed.

The reports tonight state that there was a spare tire laying under the front driver's side bumper and the bomb was underneath it. When he bent over to lift it to move it, the bomb exploded. It is clear that this man was targeted but the motive is not clear. He is the chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board and it is assumed that it has something to do with decision that Dr. Pierce made as chairman of the Medical Board that licenses and disciplines physicians in Arkansas.

Everyone who knows Dr. Pierce...loves him. He is a very kind, gentle and devoted physician, husband, father and friend. It is beyond any one's comprehension as to who or why someone would want to harm or kill Dr. Pierce.

As you can only imagine the long road head for him and his family...it will be painful and grueling to say the least. I personally think about the feeling of being threatened, your world turned upside down, your peace of mind destroyed and life as you knew it will never be the same.

However, as bad as this is...it didn't catch God by surprise and His hand has been on Dr. Pierce and his family throughout this entire day. God is in control. We serve an awesome, mighty, peace restoring, strength renewing and healing God!

Please continue to pray for healing for Dr. Pierce, his sight to be fully restored, pray against infection and that he will feel God's presence with his bringing him peace. Please pray for his wife for strength, peace and comfort during the days, weeks and months ahead.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Thank you to each and everyone of you who are praying for this precious family who is loved by so many in our community.

Have a wonderfully blessed day!