Connie Overlock

Listen this coming Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11 am.

I'm a homeschooling mom of five, four boys and one girl. Two of which have gone on to college. I've been married for 27 years and have been fortunate enough to have a loving, supportive husband who has allowed me to stay at home with the kids. My one desire is that my life and the lives of my children glorify our Savior. My family is my mission field. I was born and raised in Rockport and lived there until I was married, at which time I moved to Hope and have lived ever since. This past year has really tested our faith and strength as a family, but through it all, God has been faithful, growing us and stretching us in ways we couldn't have grown otherwise. Just over a year ago our oldest son Scott was in a very serious car accident that almost claimed his life. He received many injuries including, but not limited to a broken scapula, broken pelvis, broken ribs, and broken vertebra in his neck. We didn't know if he'd live or die, and once it was evident that he would live we were told by many doctors that he would never come out of the coma and if he did he would never be anything more than a "vegetable."  He received all his nourishment through a peg tube for several months and didn't speak to us for five months. What a gift it was when, on Mother's Day, he called and said Hi. His speech continued to improve from that point on.Through it all we never gave up hope that God had a marvelous plan for Scott's life. Today, Scott is walking, talking, and eating regularly. We've been trying for the past few months to complete a renovation project that would allow us to bring Scott home to continue his recovery. By God's grace we've been able to complete a tremendous amount of work including rebuilding a portion of our home from the floor up. However, at this time we are nearing completion of the project but have run out of the necessary funds to do the finish work. If anyone feels led to give they can make a donation to The Scott Overlock Fund at the Camden National Bank. To read more about our journey of faith this year check out our blog at www.prayforscott.org. All posts can be found by clicking on the archives button.