Family Tragedy

Today was tragic for a family that goes to my church. Two elderly sisters. Ms McKinney and Helen Williams live together. Ms. McKinney takes care of Helen, who is in poor health and is on dialysis. Today at the dialysis clinic, the Ms. McKinney started having some problems and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital. When it was time for Helen's dialysis to be over, two of Ms. McKinney's granddaughters left St. Mary's to take Helen home in Maryville. The timing just wasn't right. On Alcoa Hwy, a car crossed over and hit them head on. One girl suffered a broken ankle. The driver of the other car was killed instantly. Helen suffered a broken leg, ruptured spleen and is bleeding into her brain. No one knows if she will make it or not. Ms. McKinney only knows about the broken leg. Hopefully, we will hear more soon. The family is keeping the rest from her for the present. These two ladies are very dear to me and the whole church family. We pray for Helen, Ms. McKinney, and the family of the other driver. Our wonderful pastor was on his way to Kentucky to preach, but when he heard the news, he turned around and came back. He takes care of his flock. He is a true man of God and can always be counted on.
There was also a fatality on I 40 Eastbound this morning. The interstate was shut completely down going eastbound. I saw the tractor-trailer, and I don't see how anyone could've survived in that or being hit by it. We all need to remember the families of the people who have died. Pray for their strength and that this will somehow open their eyes and they will see the Truth if they haven't yet.
November 12, 2004

KNOX COUNTY (WATE) -- A crash in a construction zone on Alcoa Highway Friday left one person dead and two more injured.

The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway near the Knox - Blount County line.

Crews had to close both southbound lanes and one northbound lane while they worked at the scene.

Officers detoured southbound traffic onto Gov. John Sevier Highway and Old Knoxville Highway.