CARE | The Jeromes
Update On July 29th, 2021.
With heavy and broken hearts we can share that Brent was declared brain dead on Wednesday July 28th. Words fail to capture the grief, sadness, anger, and shock that his family, his friends, and this church are feeling after such a freak accident.
On Thursday evening, Brent’s body was taken from the ICU to the OR for a surgery to remove five of his organs. In light of the deep sadness we feel, it brings this community some hope knowing that five different people who have been waiting for a miracle might receive that from our friend, husband, and father, Brent Jerome. As he was moved in the hospital, friends, family, and hospital employees lined the hall to honor Brent for the ways he continues to radiate life even while his soul is already in God’s eternal Kingdom.
Kristen is continuing to recover and is incredibly grateful for the warmth and care she has received from friends and strangers.
If you would like to support this family financially please follow this link and select “Jerome Care Fund” in the drop down menu.
Peace and blessings,
Lucas
If you’d like to send words of love and support to the Jerome family, you can do using the form below.
Friends of DOWNTOWN CHURCH,
Two of our amazing members and home group leaders, Brent and Kristen Jerome, were struck by lightning on Saturday while vacationing in Florida. Kristen is slowly recovering from her injuries while Brent’s condition is critical. They both remain in the ICU in Fort Myers, Florida. Their children Eleanor and JP were uninjured and are with family.
In situations of unexplainable tragedy we often find ourselves asking God “Why?”
In truth, we cannot answer that question.
Or we find ourselves wanting to do something to alleviate all of the pain or fix the problem.
And in truth, we are not able to fix problems like these. What we can do is gather. We can pray. We can weep with those who weep. We can comfort those who are mourning and we can try to care for the Jeromes in the best ways that we can.
Join us on Tuesday, July 27th at 7pm at Central Energy to hold space for prayer, note writing, and an opportunity to contribute to a fund that will support meals and care for the Jeromes during this incredibly difficult time.
There will be an offering bowl on Tuesday night where cash and/or checks can be dropped off to go to the Jerome care fund. If you would like to donate electronically, please follow this link and select “Jerome Care Fund” in the drop down menu.
Contribute to the Care Fund Donation Here
With love,
DTC Staff and Session