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Candice

10/29/2009 02:07:10 pm

Please let anyone who may want updates know about this website for Mercer.

Janis Mangum

10/29/2009 10:49:27 pm

We are praying for Mr. Crook constantly. I will send out to others to pray very hard. Please let me know as soon as the surgery is over. Janis

Chuck McK.

10/29/2009 11:48:24 pm

Prayers are going out for all of you but especially for Mercer. "Hang in there Dawg."

Chuck, Kathy, Casey & Andy McK.

Chuck McK.

10/30/2009 01:16:09 am

Just got the 10:00 update (at 11:30)
So far so good....keep on ,dawg.
CMcK

Monique and Carson Corn

10/30/2009 01:21:41 am

May God wrap his arms around your precious family during this season. Mercer is an incredible man who has deeply touched the lives of many people, including ours! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Monique and Carson Corn link

10/30/2009 01:26:40 am

May God wrap his arms around your precious family during this season! Mercer is an incredible man who has touched the lives of many people including ours! He will be in our thoughts and prayrers daily! We love ya Mercer!

Pat White Aikens

10/30/2009 02:12:12 am

Prayers for you all. Mercer is a special and well loved man.

jadavid3

10/30/2009 07:04:43 am

Mercer My Brother,
We are praying for you and believing for your FULL recovery.
God Bless You and Yours.
Sincerely,
Joe & Lisa David

Go Dawgs!

Shannon Jenrette

10/30/2009 08:14:02 am

My prayers are with all of you! Mr. Crook has a very strong will -- if anyone can do this -- he can! May God bless you all.

larae and james mason

10/30/2009 09:18:39 am

Aunt candice and uncle michael we love yall and are thinking about yall and all yall are in our thoughts and prayets may god be with yall at this time

Lo

Mary Stephens Griffin

10/30/2009 10:48:11 am

I wanted you all to know that you are all in
our thoughts& prayers.May God bless and
watch over each one of you as you go through this hard time.

Sherry Mays

10/30/2009 12:52:31 pm

Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you for a speedy recovery.

Jerry and Cathy Miller

10/30/2009 01:07:33 pm

We are Praying and know God can do a complete healing on his body.

Angie Miller Balthazor

10/30/2009 01:14:37 pm

I am praying for him and know that God will do the work. He made such an impression on so many peoples lives, and God knows and sees all!

Kim

10/30/2009 01:15:06 pm

We love you so much Mr. Crook!! I know you're a fighter and you'll pull through. God has given you a gift and he intends to see it thru!! My heart and prayers go out to you and your family!!

Melanie Lefler

10/30/2009 01:56:49 pm

My family and I are praying for you, Mr. Crook. You have meant so much to my brother Bill Jarrell and so many band students over the years. I pray that you will see and feel the outpouring of love from all those to whom you have made a difference.

Mark McDonald & Family

10/30/2009 04:58:00 pm

Mercer, We are so sorry you have been injured. We are praying for your complete healing & recovery.

Paula (House) Seabolt

10/31/2009 12:06:58 am

Music Man!
Extremely sorry to hear about your accident. My prayers are with you, and I will ask for the prayers of our congregation at Etowah River Church of Christ tomorrow. What good memories of EHHS, your infectious laugh, and all the friends that made that time of our lives feel like a loving family. Thank you family for this web site that keeps us up to date on your dad.

Sam and Martha link

10/31/2009 02:16:23 am

Mercer and family,
Thanks for sending updates and Rory's phone messages. We are still thinking of ya'll and praying for ya'll. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Everything is fine at home.

Kim Clark

10/31/2009 02:19:40 am

Hello to the Crook family. My mother emailed this link to me and I've just been able to read the latest. Thank you SO much for creating something like this so that all of us can keep check on a man that means so much to so many. I can only imagine what the family must be going through during this process. I began to tear up just reading about Mr. Crook's surgeries and all that he has gone through. I know that it must be even more difficult for y'all.

It's great to know that he has made it safely through the surgeries up to this point. He remains in my prayers and I think of him and the family on a daily basis. And as mentioned before, please let me know if there is anything that I can do - he has done so much for me and has had a huge impact on my life.

I love you Mr. Crook!

Kim Clark

lucy kole

10/31/2009 02:27:42 am

I didn't get the news until last night (Mercer's birthday) since we now live in Oglethorpe County. Mercer is in my prayers - the best medicine will be when y'all tell him how UGA beat the odds & beat Fla. He'll get right on up from there! Bless him & all of the family - know that you are surrounded by love. Lucy Kole

Sherry (Highfield) Smith

10/31/2009 08:28:07 am

My mom sent me this link a little while ago and I am going to pass it on to several EHHS graduates that have been getting together this past year for dinners, etc. We met this past Wednesday and the conversation was about Mr. Crook but no one knew very much. We are all praying for his speedy recovery and our thoughts are with you, the family.

Kathy Crane Ledfor

10/31/2009 08:43:40 am

Mr.Crook, Chris and family, we are all praying for your speedy recovery. You are a fighter and YOU WILL WIN!! You never settled for second best , now we are counting on you to come out first on this one. You mean so much to each of us that were your students. Not just as a teacher but as a mentor and friend. We cannot tell you how much you mean to us but only know that every last one of us are praying daily for you and the family to get through this awful time. So, strike up the band and get on home. We love you

Rebecca Smith

10/31/2009 10:02:19 am

Continuing to pray for you and how wonderful to be able to keep up on this website. Thank you family for creating this in the midst of your storm.

The Smtihs love you.

Craig Cantrell & The East Hall Band

10/31/2009 12:59:50 pm

To the FATHER OF THE EAST HALL BAND and his WONDERFUL FAMILY:
I can’t begin to express how very special you are to me personally and to the program that you built. You continue to inspire us to always give our very best and to never give up! Now, our leader, we’re asking you to rise up and beat this (like you’ve always beat the odds!) You’ve always been there for all of us. May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily, and we’re all hoping that you will be enjoying better health again really soon!

Brian and Hope Sullivan

10/31/2009 04:10:21 pm

We were so sorry to hear about your accident. We know that you will be doing better soon. It just takes time. You and your family are in our prayers.

Ashley Griffin

10/31/2009 11:28:05 pm

Mr. Crook, one of the most influential adults on my life so far. I was so sad to heat about your acident! I'm am so thankful you are alive and recovering though! My family and I have been praying and will continue to keep your health an recovery in our prayers. I pray that God heals you quickly and is with your family and puts them at peace during this hard time. Missed seeing you at the game yesterday...hopefully you will be back soon enough and to keep your rock band going! (: heal quickly! Thanks for all you have done for me over the years! I know you will be up and moving around shortly. May God just pour his blessings upon you and your family!

Love,

Ashley Griffin

Janice Pierce Grizzel

11/1/2009 05:33:57 am

Dear Crook Family,

We never know where life is going to take us but we do know that there is ONE who goes with us everywhere - He never leaves us, nor forsakes us - His love surrounds His children and He picks us up and carries us in the palm of His hand when the burdens we bear throw us to our knees. Never got to be in his band, but was a 1974 EHHS graduate while Mr. Crook developed students into a spectacular symphony of instruments that kept us pepped up, filled our eyes with tears and drove us to our feet with cheers and enthusiasm every time the Band played!! Much love and prayers to all of you during a difficult time...just rest in His love...

Marcia Craven Hood

11/1/2009 05:39:22 am

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers-

mary alice and al

11/1/2009 08:14:16 am

Raymond

11/1/2009 08:25:20 am

We will continue to pray for Mercer and all of you. If anyone can come through this it is Mercer.

ken ausborn

11/1/2009 08:55:33 am

BOY,SOME FOLKS WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET A NAME ANDPICTURE IN THE PAPER!! THE DOGS LOOKED HORRIBLE SAT, SO GOD IS ALREADY BLESSING YOU..WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU--HANG IN THERE LIKE A HAIR IN A BISCUIT.....WE LOVE YOU BRO--KEN

Donna&Roger TaylorSr.

11/1/2009 10:39:08 am

We are praying for you Mr. Crook and your family!!! We just know you will pull through, and be fine because we know you and what a tough person that you are. We do know that you cant keep a good DAWG down! We will continue to pray, and we love you and your family dearly!!!

Raymond & Dianasue Walton

11/1/2009 11:32:19 am

All the years both Dianasue and I have played with you in NorthWinds (and the GSO), one of the highlights, past your great oboe playing, was your ongoing verbal banter with Ernie and others during rehearsals. I personally considered it a mark of respect to start getting occasional "insults" from my double reed colleague in recent years!

Seriously, though, the Crook family needs to know that Mercer contributed greatly to my personal rehab last year as I fought my own battle with cancer (lymphoma). Although the physical trauma I endured was completely different from what Mercer is going through now, I went through almost four months where I had neither the emotional nor physical strength to even get my bassoon out of its case. While still going through chemotherapy, and with the encouragement of so many of my musician (and non-musician!) friends, I finally "relearned" to play, again. When I finally showed up for NorthWinds rehearsals last winter, bald and still weak, Mercer ALWAYS had unsolicited kind words of admiration, concern, and encouragement for me as I struggled through this difficult period.

As one who has personally witnessed the emotional and spiritual power of knowing that so many were "on my side" during my time of need, Dianasue and I gladly add our names to this wonderful congregation of those praying for healing, comfort, and full recovery for Mercer, and add our prayers of support for the entire Crook clan! Continue to drink from the “half-full cup”!

Raymond Walton, principal bassoon, NorthWinds
Dianasue Walton, principal clarinet, NorthWinds

Carrie

11/1/2009 12:36:24 pm

He is an on time GOD. My prayers are with you all and thoes around you. I pray for God to give you strength when you have none, rest when you need it., and the peace of mind that he knows what he is doing.
Best wishes.

Pat S venema

11/1/2009 01:31:33 pm

Just want you to know a lot of prayers are going up for Mercer and the family... You have blessed alot of people and prayers are being heard.. God bless each of you.

Ken White

11/1/2009 09:47:36 pm

Chris, Michael, Rory, and family, you know my prayers are with you. The "no. 1 dawg" will pull through. He will have an entire church praying for him as we do the LCT at FBC this year.

Carson and Monique Corn link

11/1/2009 09:49:18 pm

Today is a new day, we pray that you had a good night and will be stronger today. Today is Monday our Mr. Crook day, we will miss you! Yes we will miss being yelled at :)! We pray that today is a good day and that God's peace is with you all! Last time we had a lesson Mercer said he might just grow long hair, get his ear pierced and hit the road with his band! We all laughed but I can't wait to see it happen! Thank ya'll so much for allowing him to be a part of our lives! Mrs. Crook you must be an angel you have shared him with so many people throughout the years.Thank you for sharing, it has truely changed our lives. Have a blessed day!

Reuben and Marge Black link

11/1/2009 10:34:11 pm

Hang in, Mercer.

Dave Reesman

11/2/2009 12:25:54 am

Hi Michael and Candice,

THANKS for creating this website and updating it continously. Bob Coles told me about it when I saw him in JAX. Got back last night. It just wasn't the same without all of you. We could've really used Mercer's help with a couple of Gator fans nearby. :)

We are all following Mercer's progress closely and will continue to keep him in our prayers. If there is anything that I can help with, just let me know.

Melissa Robison Donaldson

11/2/2009 02:28:39 am

I was terribly shocked to hear about Mercer. We grew up together, and he followed his dream in music like I "should" have done. I am so proud of him and love him dearly - always have and so did my Daddy, Mr. Robison. I am constantly praying for Mercer and Chris and all of the family. May God restore him to good health so he can continue to play his music and continue his wonderful teaching career. Our 45th class reunion is next year, so like Chris said, he has a goal. God be with you and your family.

Gail Wall Stover

11/2/2009 03:11:09 am

So sorry to hear about the accident - I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

WBHS
Class of 65

Dan Bailey

11/2/2009 03:28:41 am

I was shocked to hear about Mercer. Let him know that we can't wait to hear him and his band play at our 45th class reunion next year. If I had known he had a band, I would have already made it a point to hear them. Mercer, have a speedy recovery. You and your family are in my prayers.
God bless,
Dan Bailey
Class of 65

John Sheats

11/2/2009 04:12:53 am

Mercer and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the accident. We are praying for you.
Mercer, I have not seen you in quite awhile, the last reunion I guess, but your name usually comes up in the conversation when I see anyone in our class. I'll always remember the good times we had. You are a special person. Have a quick recovery.

Take care,
John (2nd chair alto sax )

Tyler Davis

11/2/2009 04:57:24 am

Mr. Crook and Family,

I'm glad to hear of the improvements In your recovery. I've thought of all ya'll sine I've heard it. Mr. Crook is one of the greatest men I know and I'm sure ya'll will pull through this! Keep on keeping on!

Tyler Davis

Laura Bosworth (Sloan) Class of 94

11/2/2009 05:39:26 am

Mr. Crook & Family,
Just wanted you to know that you are all in our prayers. He made a huge impact in my life and others. We hope that he will have a speedy recovery.
Heather Borders - Class of 94, asked me to also relay a message for her to Mr. Crook and the family. She wants you all to know that you are in her prayers.

We love you all!!

LARRY & MARTHA JANE WALL - WINDER, GA

11/2/2009 06:29:22 am

Mercer and family -
It is truly amazing how much love and faith people have shown in their messages to you and we add our love to theirs. And be assured thhat with all of the prayers that are being offered for your healing that you will be blessed with a strong and healthy recovery. All of your classmates at WB 65 are right there by your side in thought and spirit and are pulling for your doctors and nurses to provide the care that will ultimately put you back in "your groove" and we are waiting to hear the music start back up soon. Be a real junkyard dog and get back in the game soon.

Paul & Kathie Harris & family

11/2/2009 07:01:04 am

Mercer & family: We appreciate the web
site to keep up w/ your progress. We are
parying for your complete recovery. May God Bless you and your family during this time.
Paul and Kathie Harris -parents of
Stacie (Big Bird) Harris Couch, Murrayville, GA and Shannon Harris Grundvig, Col. Spgs., CO.

Donna Forrester Taylor

11/2/2009 08:19:43 am

Well Mr. Crook, Today I found myself praying almost continuosly that GOD lay his healing hand on you, and I have a peace that he will. I want you to know Mr. Crook what an inspiration and Mentor that you have been to me and my family. Not only do we have great a respect for you but, we also LOVE YOU dearly, And know that we will not cease lifting you and your family up in prayer..We love you, and will check on you tomorrow.

Kendra Childers

11/2/2009 10:13:41 am

Mercer and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your accident. I just want you to know how much I have always admired you as a fellow educator. The comments on this site are an indication of the countless lives you have touched. We are all praying for you. You are on the prayer list at New Holland Baptist Church where our music minister, Mark Russell, is keeping everyone updated. May God Bless you and your family. Love, Kendra Childers

Christina Aguilera

11/2/2009 09:18:10 pm

Mr. Crook is one of the greatest man I have ever met. I admire him and I hope that one day I may be as great as him. He inspires me to continue playing my trumpet and try the best I can. I know he will be fine because he is a Dawg after all! He scared the living crap out of me when I found out about the accident. I miss his constant compliments and he big smile that lights up the band room. Thank you for the website! God Bless, My prayers are with you and your family.

Chris Allinger's Grandparents

11/2/2009 09:46:49 pm

We continue to pray for Mr. Crook and the family. He has been a tremendous influence on so many young lives, as he taught, encouraged, and led. We are so very thankful and appreciative for all of you. Thanks for the site to help us know how to pray for him.

Dorothy Knowles

11/2/2009 10:32:48 pm

Hey Mercer!

I am thinking good thoughts and sending prayers your way. I smile when I think back to the days of tuning the GSO and you always made that 'gesture' that made me laugh. Every time. I want to see it again!

Love you!

Tom and Kathy W.

11/3/2009 12:08:15 am

Hang in there Big Dawg. I know you are gonna be good as new someday. It's just gonna take a lot of time, more than your impatient self will want to deal with. We missed you and all your family in Jacksonville. We needed your presence as there were a whole gang of revolting gaytors next to us. I know you would have kept them in line.
Love and prayers to all the extended Crook family - Tom and Kathy

Pat Jarrell

11/3/2009 01:05:37 am

We continue to pray for you all as well as Mr. Crook. He has been such a friend, especially to our son, Bill. By the stripes of Jesus, Mr. Crook, you are healed and whole! We love you!

Pat and Tom Jarrell and Family

Dwight Satterwhite

11/3/2009 04:51:41 am

Dear Mercer (Mr. positive),

Christine and I are praying for you and your family as you battle through this trauma. We have no doubt that the happiest and most positive person we have ever known will get through this the same way you have done everything else in your life. With a smile and a positive word to all that come in contact with you. We love you and wish you a quick recovery. You must, as there are too many people that need your influence.

My God Bless you and your family,
Dwight and Christine

John and Moni Harriman

11/3/2009 05:31:39 am

Do you realize that you all gave me a heart attack?!?!? When I saw Mercer's picture at the top of this blog... gosh, geez, man, umhhh, oh Lord, my Lord, Jesus, OH MY!, OH NO!, NO NO NO!, "shock...........",

Ok, it was a little of an ordeal when we saw the picture. I will tell you guys...much later why.

Having read this blog about Mercer from the start, he is basically doing what most people do... there will be setbacks, and there will be progress.... seems progress is starting to take the lead! Thank God!!! Moni and I continue to pray!! And, Tom Wallace and I will be there on Wednesday to see you guys!!!

John Harriman

11/3/2009 05:34:51 am

Oh, when Mercer's heart can take it, I have a slew of "interesting" "forwards" to send him. We are of like minds!!!! LOL

Ok all.... I WILL NOT send them through this blog, ...OK????

I know that Mercer really enjoys jokes, good stories, past memories, dreams for the future, always really caring about everyone!!!

It is time to root for this DAWG of a man!!! And keep the chant going throughout his recovery!!!

Pam ware link

11/3/2009 10:04:07 am

Mercer..Keep humming beautiful tunes and know that we all are praying for your getting better on a daily basis. I am sure this is the most challenging time for you as it would be for me, but please do know that we all love you and want your speedy recovery. You are missed, my dear friend. Hugs Pam

Stephanie Terrell

11/3/2009 10:26:46 am

You have impacted both of our daughters, one through Daniel Merck at Chestatee and the other through the band at Gainesville College. Thank you so much for your dedication to music and to the kids. Will pray that you are well soon and that God will be with you and your family throughout this ordeal.

Angela Parker

11/4/2009 01:28:29 am

Thank you so much on the information regarding Mercer's recovery. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all.

pam ware link

11/4/2009 09:16:23 am

All summer community theatre folks have you on the hot line to heaven. We love you, Mercer, and pray for a speedy recovery. Pam with hugs

Lisa (Irvin) Wilson

11/4/2009 11:38:31 am

Mr, Crrok we continue to pray for your recovery and piece for your family. You have touched so many lives over the years. It is only fitting that we rally around you now in this most difficult time.

"God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore will not we fear,though the earth be removed,and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea:though the waters thereof roar,and be troubled:though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof-selah. Psalms 46:1-3

Lisa (Irvin) Wilson Class of "82

Brenda Adams

11/5/2009 12:56:20 am

Mercer and your family,
First of all, THANK you family for setting up this blog so we can express our concern for Mercer! So many of us here at GSC are praying for you--in fact, I can picture God saying, "Hey, I've got to get Mercer up and running again because those Mercer prayer requests are clogging up the system!" Seriously, please know how much you mean to all of us and how much we enjoy working with you. Our prayers are lifted every day for you and want to see "your feet on the ground" again soon. I've been reading some things on your site and discovered you know my cousin Ed Saye--bet you never guessed we were related! Please know you are on our minds and in our hearts! Kudos, family, for helping us communicate with Mercer!

Brenda Adams, GSC

Richard & Sally Miller

11/5/2009 02:25:35 am

You are in our prayers, thank you for teaching our children the love for music.

Linda Crowe

11/5/2009 10:13:38 pm

We love you and are praying for you.
We know that through prayer and the strong willed person that you are, you will come through this great.

Mike Back

11/6/2009 03:53:19 am

Mercer, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. I know you can do it.
Mike Back

Kathy Crane Ledford

11/7/2009 03:52:47 am

Mr. Crook, just came to the site to get an update on you. Your family is doing a great job keeping us all informed on your progress. All of us EHHS alumni are so glad that you are doing better. Please know that you are going to be in our prayers continually. There is not a day goes by that you are not mentioned on our FB page. You are very important to us and we KNOW that you are going to be OK. With your strength and our prayers you just have to get well. You are the ULTIMATE VIKING!!! We love you . Love , Kathy

Pamela Crane LeFrois

11/7/2009 10:39:50 am

Mr. Crook, you have meant so much to all 5 of us Crane kids. My dad thought the world of you We were so touched when you sang "The Old Rugged Cross" at his funeral. You are greatly loved and we all want you to get better soon.Much love to you and your family from Pam, Greg, Kim, Audra and Tricia

Christi Lenz

11/9/2009 11:27:38 am

Northwinds wasn't the same without Mercer on Sunday. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for including us all in your family and sharring your updates with us.

Jackie (Bonnemer) Hall

11/9/2009 11:20:22 pm

Dear Mercer, Are your ears burning?! I just returned from Winder and your name came up quite frequently. While at home I saw Martha Jane (Hosch), Margaret (Austin), Lynn (Brown) and Melissa (Robison)and got caught up with the latest on your situation. Oh, and I ran into Larry Joe Wilburn at the DQ and he asked if I'd heard about what happened to you. Sure did hate to hear about the accident but it sounds like you had an angel on your shoulder that day because we could easily be talking about what a great guy Mercer "was" instead of how thankful we are that you were spared. I hope you continue to improve daily and that it won't be long before you can break out of there. Everyone is keeping you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. We're all looking forward to seeing you at our 45th class reunion in May.

Terry Saye (Class of 65 WBHS)

11/10/2009 04:37:58 am

Mercer;

I been monitoring but first opportunity to post. It's been a long time since high school and I don't remember (not difficult for our age or at least mine) if I saw you at the 2000 reunion or not. I'm so sorry to hear about your accident and wish you the very best and comfort while in the hospital. You and your family are on our minds and prayers each night while you recuperate. Get well soon son and look toward our savior Jesus Christ for strength and comfort.

In our thoughts and prayers from Tennessee!!

Terry

Phil Gazaway

11/10/2009 08:44:08 am

Praying that God will see you through with strength and courage for he knows what you are going through will be with you.

Tom Corbett

11/10/2009 10:26:19 am

Mercer, you old Dawg you.......

If anyone can turn tragedy into triumph, you can.....and I'll be praying for you along the way. Be assured that all of us from the "old days" (the geriatric crowd from the '60's) are thinking about you and praying for your comfort and swift recovery.
And THEM DAWGS need you back. Especially now.
My best thoughts and wishes are with you...

Tom Corbett, Class of '69

Pat & Deborah Shields

11/10/2009 12:28:07 pm

Mercer,
We know you will get much better because there are so very many prayers going up for you ! God is so good, and He'll take care of you.
In case you can't place us, Pat graduated the same year you did. I was in the class of '67. You knew my mother , Dorrice Bolton. She is with the Lord now, but she always thought so much of you. Pat & I do, too.
By the way, we go to church with one of your fellow teachers, William Kilgore. He also lives down the street from us.
Well, enough of this...we're hoping to see you at the class reunion. May God bless you and your family (seems to me that you really have a good one!).
Get well soon, and always remember that God in in charge!

Deborah Shields

Donna Forrester Taylor

11/10/2009 12:39:27 pm

Well Mr. Crook, We are still praying for you , Mrs. Crook and all of the family. We know the healing prosess is going to take time, but we also know that you are a fighter, so, in time you WILL be back to your wonderful self, a leader, and an INTIMIDATEOR, but thats what makes us love and RESPECT you so much!! So Get Well, We Love You!!!

David Thomas & Michelle Roueche

11/11/2009 01:03:06 am

Mercer,
Michelle and I have everyone at our church praying for your speedy recovery. I know the students at GSC really miss you and want you back as soon as you are able. We know that you'll be back soon, forcefully voicing musical instructions to the band while they are playing and bringing out the best in them. God bless you and your family!

B.J. Maher, organist, First Presbyterian

11/11/2009 03:17:49 am

Dear Mercer and family,
Everyone I know is lifting you up in prayer. Hope your recuperation will be fast and steady. My spirits have always been lifted when I see your cheery face. Grace, peace, patience, and God's love we pray will sustain all of you over the next weeks and months ahead.

Bill Quigley

11/15/2009 10:18:21 am

Bill Quigley

11/15/2009 10:48:26 am

Dear Mercer,

I will ask God to get you out of this. I will keep banging on God's door until I get an answer one way or another. My father was a marine and their tenacity is like a bulldog. You and I graduated from UGA we are bulldogs together. Like a marine we don't stay down for long. You must get up and fight as a soldier in God's marine regiments like my father and my grandfather do in heaven. I will pray that now is not the time he wants you home. He who lives and reigns with you one God forever and ever Amen. BQ

Bill Quigley

11/16/2009 12:24:46 pm

Dear Mercer,
You fought well last night don't give up now. Let our Lord help you so you may heal. The trache will come soon.Stay on point and don't lose heart.

Bill Quigley

11/17/2009 11:11:42 am

You are on the offensive. You will win it. His healing is working with you now. I have every belief that you'll be back to your canterkerous self in no time. Just think of it you're giving your children gray hairs. If you can blink on your own then being awake isn't far away. Because God doesn't want you now he wants you to get well. BQ

Gale, Ricky, Bryan and Kelley Whitmire

11/18/2009 12:18:06 am

Hey Crook family! We think of you all and esp. Mercer during this time...It breaks our heart to know that he is in such a condition but so very happy that he is climbing his way out of this...He will come all the way back!!! God be with you all and you will feel his healing touch and love!!!!! Please call anytime day or night if you need anything at all!!!!! We will be there for you! Love you all very much!

Melissa Robison Donaldson

11/18/2009 03:34:35 am

So happy to hear the good news. I pray that each day will bring more good health to Mercer. My sister who lives in Canton had even heard about Mercer through a band director in Canton, so that shows how many people love Mercer and are praying for his full recovery. May God continue to be with all of you during this trying time.

Anna

11/19/2009 02:42:10 am

Hey papa-in-law. I am very proud of you for being tough. Keep up the good work.

GSC Groundsmen

11/20/2009 03:04:06 am

keep fighting you old bulldog!GOD BLESSYOU From the grounds crew Tommy,James,Otis ,Jeff ,Corey ,Josh

Anna Doll

11/23/2009 09:08:56 am

Hi Christina and Mercer,

Have been thinking of you guys! Hope Mercer will be able to talk by Thanksgiving.

Christina, the GRW meeting went very well. I went ahead and took minutes so don't worry about that. Boy, I don't know how you do it! Comments were flying back and forth!

I'd like to come visit but I don't know when you'll be there. Do you know what your schedule will be this week? I'm off of work all week.

Blessings and prayers for both of you!

Love,
Anna

David and Susan Harrison

11/26/2009 09:26:11 am

To Chris, MIchael, Roury and all the family; Susan and I offer prayers of healing daily, have placed Mercer on our church prayer list and wish for continued hope and endurance. I hope to see you soon at the hospital.

David and Susan

Darbi

12/2/2009 12:49:33 am

Just want u to know Mr.Crook, we are all prayin for u here & love you soo soo much! God is good amen!

Melissa Robison Donaldson

12/2/2009 12:31:11 pm

I was shocked to hear Mercer is going to rehab but happy to hear he is progressing steadily. We will continue to pray for him and the family. Please let us know an email or phone number where we can get in touch with Chris. Thanks.

Retha Crook

12/2/2009 04:54:52 pm

Scott & Christie Slay

12/9/2009 02:51:28 am

Hello Crook Family,

It is so good to hear that Mercer is making progress. I know it has been a tough go for you guys and we are wishing you all the best. Mom has kept me up to date with things. We will continue to pray for strength and healing.

Merry Christmas - The Slays

AB BARRETT

12/9/2009 11:09:01 am

GREAT NEWS MERCER WILL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO GET BACK. JUST LIKE THE TITLE CANT KEEP A GOOD DAWG DOWN MERCER IS BACK HURRY UP WE NEED A DEFENSIVE COACH

Larry G. McLure

12/11/2009 03:59:44 am

My dear friend Mercer. Keep hope alive. Realize you as a person are at least as good as your bands. You have to be to accomplish all you have done. I've read the entire report/blog and am convinced you have more living to do. Jemmay and I are praying for you.

Lori Crook

12/12/2009 08:23:36 am

Hey Cuz! Looks like things are getting better & better with you! We are all still praying for a full recovery & it sounds as though you are well on your way! "Dear Lord, grant me patience, but HURRY!" LOL Here's hoping you are home well before Christmas! Be well, my dear cousin! We are all right there behind you!

Mary Stephens Griffin link

12/31/2009 12:50:07 am

Mr.Crook,
I have been checking on your progress
for the past weeks. I am so happy you are getting better. I know you have a long way to go but don't give up with Gods help you will make it. You have been such a great role
model for everyone that your life has come
in contact with.Just live each day the best you can and don't get upset when its not the way you want it to be,because God left you here a little while longer for a reason we don't know what but we are not suppose to ask God why just live life to the most.I had to write this to you because I had a dream about you last night and I had to tell you these things I don't know why but I'm not suppose to question God. Hope everything keeps improving, I love you an thanks for all the good times and memories.

Jack & Doris Wilkes

1/22/2010 04:10:00 am

Glad to hear the good news.We continue to have Mercer and all the family in our daily thoughts and prayers.Just hope that Mercer remembers Doris and I as Jackie's parents.
Would appreciate hearing from you folks.
Prayerfully
Friends
Jack & Doris Wilkes

Paul & Kathie Harris & family

2/2/2010 04:01:14 am

We are so glad to hear of the progress being made. We are
continuing to pray for you. Thank you again for this web stie. It has
been very helpful. Hope Candice's
Dad is better also.

May God continue to bless !!!

Beth P. Laughinghouse

3/4/2010 10:34:12 am

I'm so glad to read of the wondeful progress you have made since your accident. As a student of Ben McClure's (JHS Class of '76), you and the EHHS band were always an inspiration to us at Jefferson! I know you're going to continue your amazing recovery and be ready for that May 2010 performance!

Jack & Doris Wilkea

3/18/2010 08:44:55 am

Hi Mercer & Family
A sad Note.Jackie Wilkes Norris.Her husband Mel Norris has been diagonosied with Pancreatic cancer.We are all very sad with the diagnosis.Please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love To ll
Jack & Doris Wilkes
Parents of
Jackie Wilkes Norris

Mercer Crook

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