Mark Gilbrtson was in a fatal car accident yesterday, he will be ok.

[Lotsokids]

This is Mark's wife Pamela.  I know how much you all helped with the orphanage project this year and how much your friendship mean to Mark. 
I will be brief because I don't have a lot of time but I wanted to let you all know about Mark's car accident.
Yesterday Mark was driving his Trabont on the taxi way of the air base here in Papa.  There was a large cable stretched across the road.  Mark didn't see the cable and hit it straight on.  Either from the cable/windshied etc. his face and jaw was broken in 6 places with half of his face being cut but still attached.  They thought in the beginning he could be paralyzed because of the inpact but the ct scans proved his spine was ok.  He was in surgery for 7 hours and is now in ICU recovering.  As of this moment he has a trachoetomy in to help him breath.  In the futer he will probably be moved to Vienna because of the translation problem.  I will try my best to keep you all informed but I have 5 children and myself to help get through this.  Mark is strong and healthy and most of all he has the Lord.  If any of you pray, please pray for him.  This process will be a long road ahead mostly for him but also us as a family.
Blessings to you all for helping with the orphanage this year.  A friend of mine will be taking the gifts to the children.  I've asked her to take lots of pictures so I can post them for you all to see. 
Merry Christmas to you all, and give each of your loved ones a hug because life is short and you never know what each day will bring.
Pamela Gilbertson

[The General]

Ohh Pam. I am so sorry to hear the news. Didn`t see your post till after I posted the shirts Pic. (Funds from the Bulk buy are for 2013 Angel tree). I know Mark will be in all our Prayers. Please keep us posted when you can.

[Klavdy]

Thoughts are with you all.
If there is something we could do to help,please say so.

[flips]

That's terrible news.My thought's,prayers and best wishes are with Mark for a speedy recovery and with you and your family for the strength and courage to make it through.

Jeff P

[Grey runner]

I have never met you or Mark but my thoughts and heart felt sympathy go out to You, Mark and your children and I will certainly say a pray for you.

[craigo]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark. May he have a speedy recovery and all of you are back together soon.

CraigO & Liane

[Dan Filetti]

Pam and Family.  I have always been struck by the kindness I see in your husband.  I have not met him in person, but his kindness has been palpable through what he wrote, and his deeds.  Please know that we are all pulling for him.  Take care.

Dan 

[Arnie]

So glad it was not fatal for Mark.
Wishing him all the best for a speedy recovery.

Arnie

[93fj1200]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery so he can get back to doing his good work.

[Steve_in_Florida]

Healing thoughts and good wishes are coming your way from Florida.

You and your family are wonderful people!

I sincerely wish the best for Mark.

Steve

[Pat Conlon]

Pam, our prayers are going out to you, Mark and your family from Palm Desert, Ca.

[56 CHEVY]

Our prayers and thoughts going out to Mark and his family from Minnesota.

[FJmonkey]

Pamela, thank you for taking the time to post and share the news. Not easy to do at this time for you. My heart and prayers go out to your family for the healing and support that you need right now.  We are all looking forward to hearing progress reports on Mark and your family when you have the time. 

[axiom-r]

Positive thoughts with Mark, Pam and the children...  sad news.

[Marsh White]

Pam and Family.  I have always been struck by the kindness I see in your husband.  I have not met him in person, but his kindness has been palpable through what he wrote, and his deeds.  Please know that we are all pulling for him.  Take care.

Dan 

Dan summed up my thoughts perfectly.  I couldn't possibly imagine what you and your husband are going through.  I am sending my love, thoughts & prayers your way.  When you can, please let him know that he is in all of our thoughts.