Prayers needed

Hi fellow Gardners,

My younger son Jason could use your prayers and/or positive thoughts. He has been in hospital about 3 weeks. He thought he had bronchitis, but it was a bacterial pneumonia. At first, with their treatment, he was improving. Then the night of January 18 he had a heart attack, coded multiple times, and was shocked multiple times.

Last Friday the doctors performed the surgery where a tube is inserted through the large artery in the groin and then dye is inserted. It showed one of the main arteries in (to) the heart was 99% blocked. They inserted a balloon and inflated it to temporarily keep the passage open. Then he was transferred from Princess Anne Sentara to Norolk General Sentara, where their main cardiology hospital is. They performed a second surgery to remove the balloon and insert a permanent stent.

Since then he has steadily improved. Yesterday he had solid food for the first time since he went to the hospital. He was well enough to call and wish me a happy birthday. Believe me, hearing his voice was the best birthday present I could have received.

He is going to have a long recovery, so your prayers and/or positive thoughts will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Jema

It is a relief that the problem was found. Finding the problem is 80% of the battle. I'm sure things will only get better from here. Recovery may not be as long as you think.

I hope everything goes well for your son Jema.

Happy Birthday Jema.

Sending prayers your way

Praying in New Zealand.

God bless

Paul

Our prayers are with you, Jema

Rog

Jema, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.

My best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for Jason! Don't you just love what they can do these days?

And happy belated birthday, Jema. May you have many more.

My thoughts and prayers are with your son and with you, Jema.

Prayers on the way up Jema. God bless.

Hi Jema, I'm praying that each day brings more strength and healing for a full recovery for your son.

Prayers and positive thoughts heading your way, Jema! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your son.

Whew...good news Jema...we'll keep you both in our prayers!

My thoughts and prayers are with your son and with you, good to hear he is recovering.

Jema keeping you and your son in my prayers too. Take care.

Prayers and hugs out to you Jema for a continued healing of Jason.

Positive vibes on their way to you and your son

I just seen this...
My prayers for your son...
Positive thoughts also...
(HUGS)

That was quite an ordeal, Jema. I wish your son a quick and lasting recovery.

Thanks so much everyone for your prayers and positive thoughts. They are much appreciated.

Jason continues to improve. I haven't talked to him yet today. Late yesterday they were getting ready to transfer him to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, where he will have an estimated 3 weeks of physical therapy.

Depending on how that goes, the doctors will decide if he needs to go to a rehab facility to continue the physical therapy, or if he can do it at home.

Thanks again for all your prayers and good thoughts.

Jema

Hi Jema: I have you, your son, and your family in my prayers.

Jema, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason. I do know what you are going through. Take care and may God bless you both.

Bernie

Thanks Bernie and Bohiker for your prayers and thoughts.

I talked with Jason yesterday. He was settled in at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and had had his first sessions of physical and occupational therapy. He's on solid food, but a restricted diet. His attitude is very positive - he is definitely not sweating the small stuff!

Again, thank all of you for your prayers and positive thoughts. I know they have helped. Please continue to keep Jason and everyone caring for him in your thoughts. I appreciate it to the moon and beyond.

Jema

Keeping you and Jason and all those caring for him in my prayers Jema. May he continue to heal. Take Care.
Hugs,
Gerry

Sending positive thoughts to Jason for his continued strength and progress in healing. He will be in my prayers.

Thanks very much Gerry and Sondi.

Jason continues to heal. Yesterday his voice sounded stronger than it had and we talked a little longer than we had in the past.

Thanks again everyone for your prayers and positive thoughts.

Jema

That is good news Jema...we'll keep the prayers winging your and son's way!

So glad to hear the improvement, Jema!

Update

soot, Rog, and everyone else, thank you so very much for all your prayers and positive thoughts.

Jason was released from the hospital this afternoon and went directly home. His progress has amazed everyone.

He will have a nurse come in twice a week to monitor him and a physical therapist 2 or 3 times a week to help him build up his strength and stamina.

He is my miracle boy! God is good!
Jema

Wonderful news, Jema!

Marvellous news Jema. I am so very pleased and happy to hear it. May God bless you both and ensure that all will be positive from hereonin.

Bernie

Wishes for continued improvement and a complete recovery.

Jema ... that is very good news! We'll keep you and Jason in our daily thoughts and prayers!

Jema,hope your son will recover complete.

Good news Jema.

What wonderful news Jema. Prayers will keep coming your way.
Hugs to you both!
Gerry

That is truly great news, Jema. Sending continued positive thoughts and some thank you prayers out now.