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\"\"As we first reported on July 20th, Lighthouse Trails author and director of Understand the Times, Roger Oakland, was injured when he fell while\u00a0at his farm in\u00a0Saskatchewan, Canada. When he fell, he broke his ribs, which punctured his lungs, and he suffered a brain bleed\u00a0caused by the fall, which brought on double vision and other symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Roger returned to his home in California and has been under the care of a specialist. Today, we received an update from Understand the Times, Ron Pierotti, regarding Roger’s current condition. We want to thank all of you who have been praying for this dear brother in the Lord, and we would ask that you continue lifting up Roger before the Lord.<\/p>\n

Lighthouse Trails Editors and Staff<\/p>\n

Ron’s Update:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roger is doing better after a couple of months at home in California. The double vision in the one eye is gone, and he can now see without closing one eye. There is still some time before he is fully functional, but is he improving day by day.<\/p>\n

Thank you for all the prayers and concern!<\/p>\n

In His Love,
\nRon<\/p>\n

Roger Oakland
\nUnderstand The Times, International
\nemail: ronpierotti@volcano.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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