Sometime last Monday evening Mr. Hassan Osman was in a motorcycle accident. He has been in the hospital in critical care since Monday evening. The last we heard, Hassan should be okay but has a lot of recovering to do. The word is that He has broken one of his arms in several places and his pelvis. Deborah and I tried to visit him and/or his family last Thursday and were unable to because of the rules regarding visitation hours. Hassan will have several surgeries and need many hours of physical therapy and rest in order to fully recover. We are asking for your prayers.

Hassan has been working with the Catholic Charities resettlement agency for the past two years and has played a very important role at helping in the transition and resettlement processes for refugees. Hassan has worked alongside of the Case Workers and Director in a leadership and supervisory position. His professionalism and concern for the refugee community is something that is admired and much needed.

Many years ago, Hassan was a refugee himself. From my understanding, as a young boy, he was sadly separated from the rest of his Somalian family and brought to safety here in America. Hassan went to American schools and has even gone on to college. He is educated and a very well spoken man. Hassan has big dreams for his future and has strategically worked hard to educated himself for what is to come.

Hassan has a very important role in resettling refugees here in Memphis. Catholic Charities, refugees and other agencies helping refugees will surely miss him during his time recovering. Many of the refugees of Memphis, especially the Somalians, are concerned about Hassan and are praying for his quick recovery. Please pray for Hassan with us.