This message is from Larry Evans, GC Secretariat - The Annual Fall Meetings for the GC are being held in the Philippines:
By now most of you have heard that Dr. William Johnsson, former editor of the Adventist Review/World, was struck by a motorcycle early this morning as he was exercising. Crossing even back streets can be risky here in Manila. Fortunately Brad and Candace Thorp were driving by in a taxi and saw him lying on the pavement with the motorcyclist nearby. He was rushed to the hospital with breaks in his leg or ankle. The breaks are severe and will need surgery. The leg or ankle was realigned and immobilized. He is flying back home as I speak where the surgery will take place. Rae-Lee Cooper, Lowell's wife, who is a R.N. is flying with him. Please keep Elder and Mrs Johnsson in your prayers.
DARLENE
YES I will pray for Elder and Mrs Johnsson
dgrimm60
Will do.....please keep us updated.
Here is a little new information:
Dr. Bill Johnsson, former editor of Adventist Review/World, was
exercising this morning just a short distance from the convention center when he was hit by a motorcycle. Brad and Candace Thorp (of Hope Channel) were in a taxi and noticed someone laying on the pavement. The motorcycle driver remained by. They soon realized that it was Elder Johnsson. The Thorps arranged for him to be transported to the Manila Adventist Hospital. He has suffered a "severe" break(s) in the ankle area. Fortunately Dr. Handysides of the GC went to the hospital too to help make plans for treatment back home. The leg/ankle will be adjusted and then immobilized for the purpose of transportation. Surgery will be needed but arrangements will be made for him to fly home to have the surgery there. Dr. Landless in Maryland has made arrangements for surgery once he arrives. A wife of one of the VPs will accompany him on the long flight home.
Dr and Mrs Johnsson have both had some health challenges in recent
years but have made good progress. Yesterday Elder Johnsson's sister passed away so you can imagine the stress both of them are going through. Your prayers will certainly be appreciated.
Larry R Evans
Undersecretary
General Conference of SDA
Fred Kinsey
Assistant to the President
for Communication
North American Division of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Second Message
Subject: updates on William Johnson
As of 10:00 this morning, a fellow secretary was able to reach our division president to know how Elder Johnsson is doing at MAMC (adventist hospital).
Praise the Lord he's in good spirits. They did have to perform surgery on his left ankle, and have his leg in a cast. As soon as he's alright to travel, he'll fly back to the states, and hopefully heal really really really fast.
We thank you for your prayers! Do continue to pray for him and for all the GC Annual Council delegates who are traveling and will be soon traveling back to their places.
Blessings,
"gay-gay"
Romhelyn Gay L Tuballes
secretary to Dr. Jonathan C Catolico
Communication/Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
Southern Asia-Pacific Division of General Conference
DARLENE
WELL good to here that is is doing ok and getting
the treatment he needs
yes I WILL continue to pray for both he and his wife
dgrimm60
Update:
Dr. William G. Johnsson, former editor of the Adventist Review/World, will be released from Washington Adventist Hospital this afternoon, his wife Noelene said this morning.
“Contrary to rumors, I have all of my limbs,” Johnsson said while recuperating in the hospital this morning following surgery for a broken leg just above the ankle, an injury sustained when a motorcycle struck him while he was jogging in Manila October 15.
“I want to thank everyone for their prayers and continued support,” Johnsson said, adding that he was “very appreciative” of the prompt treatment he received at Manila Adventist Hospital, where he was rushed after the accident. After staff at Manila Adventist Hospital realigned and immobilized the break, Johnsson was flown back to the United States for surgery.
Experts at Washington Adventist Hospital said the bone injuries were not as severe as initially thought. Johnsson is expected to enjoy a full recovery.
Carol Espinosa Little
Administrative Assistant to
Rajmund Dabrowski, Communication Director
Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600, USA
DARLENE
THANK you for this up date
and praise the LORD
dgrimm60
Good news, indeed! Thanks for keeping us posted. God still works miracles.