Foundation Updates
For those familiar and involved with the National Christian Foundation (NCF), and its mission to support charitable causes that advance the Kingdom of God, the Love for Los Foundation is now officially registered and a part of their vetted and listed non-profit organizations.
And while the primary focus and main request of Brooke and the family is for continued prayer (knowing whole-heartedly that the power of prayer is alive and real), there also remains the continued need for financial support. With your ongoing help and support, we can make this happen and help allow for Brooke and her family to focus 100% on Charlos’ ongoing intensive recovery process.
Items and areas that we are continuing to raise funds for:
• Rehab for Los — to keep him in the best possible specialty care (care which is not covered by insurance)
• Housing rent for Los / Brooke — to help with their peace of mind and long-term security
• Upgraded rehab equipment for Los as he continues to progress
• A massive pile of hospital bills (~$1m) stemming from his months-long battle for his life while in a coma in the ICU (most of which was not covered by his family’s medical insurance)
• And the eventual goal and request of Brooke to build this foundation into a local support network for other families in our community going through similar life-altering situations
Charlos “Los” Bentley Update and News
A note from Brooke (Los’ wife):
Hey friends!
Brooke here. Wow, I cannot believe we have been living back in CA for 3 months already! I will say, 3 months together in a home is much sweeter and life-giving than in a hospital. We will always treasure our nights together as a family under one roof after months and months of having to kiss our dad goodnight and walk away from the hospital to our separate housing. Los has completed his “in home” therapy with Rehab Without Walls and started evaluations for out patient OT, PT, and speech at Providence mission hospital this week. This continued rehab will still be at an intense level but substantially less hours. We’ve transformed our garage into our own home work out space. Charlos is able to hop on his recumbent bike and do floor work with me at home and it’s become one of our favorite parts of our day. The kids love to jump in on the fun and work out alongside him. As always, Chase and Chloe continue to be his primary motivation! Charlos’ short term memory is continuing to improve and we have high hopes of his cognition becoming clearer day by day. Lastly, we are currently waiting to get into a pulmonologist for further direction regarding his tracheal stenosis diagnosis. We ask for continued prayers for healing over Charlos physical mind and body, strength for Charlos and our family, healing for our hearts as we navigate tragedy and a new way of life, wisdom as we continue to search for the best doctors, therapists, and facilities.
Charlos has a story to tell and we pray that its a story that points to Jesus ALWAYS.
What’s next for Los:
– Rehab appointments daily (PT, OT, Speech)
– A closer exam and operation on his throat and speech issues
– Goal to raise funds for upgraded rehab equipment (to get Los firing on all cylinders daily)
Prayer requests:
– For patience + faith in God’s healing power
– For Los’ short term memory & speech
– For Brooke’s continued strength and endurance
– For Los & Brooke’s children, Chase and Chloe (as they continue to adjust at home)
What’s next for the Love For Los foundation:
Stay tuned for upcoming events and updates as Los continues to progress. Thank you so much, and we are excited to see where God takes this foundation in the years to come!
The Love For Los verse of the month:
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. (John 15:4)
LET’S GO, LOS!!
