Our brother Jim

[seajoy]

As many of you know from a recent thread that Jim had started, he has been having health problems. At this time, Jim desperately needs our Lord's strength. He is so ill that he can no longer speak on the phone. It's been 2 days since I last talked with him.

Jim is a very private person and I asked him yesterday in an email if I could request prayers for him on the forum. All I got today was an email that just said "ok".

Jim has always been such a kind and dear Christian brother to me. My husband, son and I have visited his family at their home. Jim keeps his troubles to himself, and never wants to be a bother. I ask that we all pray for him in that God would give him strength both in body and faith. I spoke with his son and they are very concerned for him.

God bless each of you, as we pray for our dear brother. :groupray:

[LutheranChick]

Prayers for Jim.
:groupray:

[LutheranMafia]

You mean Jim47? If so I take it that this is much more serious than the sleep problems he mentioned last...

I'm praying for him to find relief from his suffering. :prayer:

[Amaryllismayfly]

Jims troubles touched my heart. I prayed for him.

[Melethiel]

Prayers for Jim :pray:

[RadMan]

:prayer::prayer:

[LilLamb219]

Prayers for Jim (and his family as well!)!!! May God heal him!

[seajoy]

You mean Jim47? If so I take it that this is much more serious than the sleep problems he mentioned last...

I'm praying for him to find relief from his suffering. :prayer:
Yes, it's Jim47.....and yes, there is more than sleep problems. Thank you LM, and everyone else for your prayers.

[QuiltAngel]

OH, Jim, know that you are in my prayers.

[Protoevangel]

Lord, Jesus Christ, Physician of souls and bodies, Who humbles us and heals us; visit with mercy Your servant Jim. Stretch Your loving hand of healing. Restrain the spirit of weakness, cast off every soreness, every fever and pain. Lord, have compassion on Your creation, for You are blessed, now and forever. Amen.

[DaRev]

Heavenly Father, You are the Creator of all things and the Provider of all we need to support this body and this life. We ask, Dear Lord, that Your healing hand be upon Your servant Jim. Grant him relief from his infirmity, healing to his body, and strength to his faith. If it be Your will, grant also a full recovery. Bless and keep his family, friends, doctors, and all who have charge of his care. Pour Your grace upon them duirng this time of uncertainty. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

[WildStrawberry]

:crosseo: Amen.

Many prayers for Jim going up.

for you as well, Seajoy.

Kae

[seajoy]

Thanks to Rev and Dan for your beautiful prayers. I'm sure all the prayers going up for Jim are beautiful and being heard by our dear Lord.

Thanks to everyone.....I'm having a bit of a moment right now. :cry:What do folks do that have no faith? I shudder to think of it. How blessed we and Jim are.

[Edial]

As many of you know from a recent thread that Jim had started, he has been having health problems. At this time, Jim desperately needs our Lord's strength. He is so ill that he can no longer speak on the phone. It's been 2 days since I last talked with him.

Jim is a very private person and I asked him yesterday in an email if I could request prayers for him on the forum. All I got today was an email that just said "ok".

Jim has always been such a kind and dear Christian brother to me. My husband, son and I have visited his family at their home. Jim keeps his troubles to himself, and never wants to be a bother. I ask that we all pray for him in that God would give him strength both in body and faith. I spoke with his son and they are very concerned for him.

God bless each of you, as we pray for our dear brother. :groupray:This is really troubling.
Jim is a very important person in my life, although I have never seen nor spoken with him in person, only on the phone.

Do you know if doctors know why he has such a fatigue, or the cause of the illness?

Ed

[seajoy]

This is really troubling.
Jim is a very important person in my life, although I have never seen nor spoken with him in person, only on the phone.

Do you know if doctors know why he has such a fatigue, or the cause of the illness?

Ed
They do know what's wrong with him. He is being treated. We just need to wait things out.

In person, Jim is just like he is here on the forum....kind and friendly, and strong in his beliefs in God. :) The Lord has truly blessed him with a deep faith.

[Edial]

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[filosofer]

:prayer::prayer:

Just got back from another trip and saw this.

Lord, bless Jim with improved health. Grant him your peace, strength, patience, and trust. Grant wisdom and insight to those who provide medical care. Grant your blessings to Jim's family as well. Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

[seajoy]

I spoke with Jim's son, and Jim is worse today. He is very weak, and will be having more tests. Please keep praying for him. Thanks, on Jim's behalf. :groupray:
Jim's wife is holding up well. Their whole family has a strong faith in our Savior.

[LilLamb219]

:cry: I don't want him to be so ill!

[seajoy]

:cry: I don't want him to be so ill!
Me either. :cry::hug:

[Edial]

Sorry about a humorous post. I thought Jim's condition was improving.

I am deleting that post. Sorry about that.

Ed

[synger]

Thank you, Seajoy, for keeping us up to date on Jim. I knew he was ill again, because he posted a while ago that he wouldn't have as much strength for RT duties. But I hadn't heard anything more.

As always, Jim, you are in my prayers.

[seajoy]

Thank you, Seajoy, for keeping us up to date on Jim. I knew he was ill again, because he posted a while ago that he wouldn't have as much strength for RT duties. But I hadn't heard anything more.

As always, Jim, you are in my prayers.

You're welcome, synger. I know Jim's family appreciates the prayers. I'll be gone most of the weekend, so I don't know if I'll know any more until monday. As I hear things, I will relate them. :prayer:

[seajoy]

Sorry about a humorous post. I thought Jim's condition was improving.

I am deleting that post. Sorry about that.

Ed
Don't worry, Ed. Jim loves a good ribbing just as much as anyone. He likes to laugh. It's good for the spirit. :)

[latebloomer]

prayers for Jim and his family

[Radiata]

Oh no. I'm sorry I didn't see this thread sooner. Things have been kind of crazy around here and I haven't been able to post on the forums as much as I would like. Jim, you are a very dedicated person and we all join in prayer for you. May the heavenly Father grant you strength and if it is His will, that you recover quickly from this illness.

[seajoy]

Another update on Jim....and praise God, he has taken a bit of a turnaround! I had gotten an email from Jim's son early this afternoon that there was no change, and his dad was still very ill. But this evening, Jim is feeling slightly better and is able to have a few ice chips, which is more than he's had in days.

I was able to speak with Jim for a few moments. He is still very weak, but sounded better than he did a few days ago. I told him we, in TCL, are praying for his recovery. He was so grateful...I detected a little smile through the phone, cause he said "really"? :)

Jim is still very ill, and he needs strength that only our Lord can offer. May Jesus hold him close. :prayer:

[LilLamb219]

Thank you for keeping us updated on him! I think about him a lot throughout the days and pray!

[seajoy]

I think about him a lot throughout the days and pray!
Me too. :)

[WildStrawberry]

Me too! I miss him greatly!

Kae

[Levahddi]

:crossrc:

[ctay]

Prayers for Jim

[dinkime]

this has me worried, but jim & his family are certainly in my prayers!

[seajoy]

I spoke with Jim this morning. He is still very weak, but his spirits are good. He is so thankful to everyone here for all the prayers and well wishes. God has really strengthened his faith through this whole thing. All praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

[QuiltAngel]

Continuing to keep Jim in my prayers.

[seajoy]

Continuing to keep Jim in my prayers.
Thanks QA. He doesn't much like hospitals, but knows that's where he needs to be. Prayers that the bed gets more comfortable would be appreciated, too, along with prayers for Jim's continued gaining of strength. :)

[PreachersWife2004]

Thank you for keeping us updated. Stupid internet...we were without it for over a week so I am coming to ballgame late. Seajoy, I sent you a PM.

Praying that Jim feels better soon and that his bed gets more comfortable!!

[Zecryphon]

Prayers for Jim and :hug:for Lambie and Seajoy to ease their :cry:.

[Flipper]

:prayer::groupray:

[seajoy]

Jim called today after he had some tests. Because of his condition, he cannot have anything by mouth to eat or drink. He will be in the hospital for quite some time, on IV's. He is very weak. He does not sound like Jim right now, nor does he feel like the old Jim. But at least they know what's all going on now, and are starting a bit of a different treatment.

He is so appreciative to all those here in TCL who are praying for him. It really lifts his spirits to know that fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, care about him so much.

Thanks again,
seajoy :hug:

[LilLamb219]

I appreciate all your updates :)

[Amaryllismayfly]

give him a verbal big hug of support from all of us. I have been praying.

[meh]

seajoy, thank you for keeping us updated. :hug: Please tell Jim that meh is thinking of him always and praying for him continually. He is very missed around here and very loved.

[seajoy]

Update - it's been a couple days since I've posted news on Jim, but he called today, and he has had some changes for the good. :) Last night was the first night in weeks that Jim didn't have a fever, and his white count has gone down a bit! WooHoo! :clap: I heard him laugh for the first time in more than a week.

We spoke about how the Lord is sustaining him in this trial and how grateful he is to Jesus for being with him, no matter what the outcome. It was just so neat to hear a little strength in his voice.

He is very thankful for the prayers and well wishes from CF. All praise to God for what He's doing in Jim's life. :bow:

[Zecryphon]

God is absolutely amazing. :clap:

[seajoy]

God is absolutely amazing. :clap:
Happy :cry:today. :)

[Zecryphon]

Seajoy, I'm most confused by your use of smileys. Are you happy or sad? :confused:

[seajoy]

Seajoy, I'm most confused by your use of smileys. Are you happy or sad? :confused:
Sorry.............What I was trying to say is - I'm crying happy tears today because Jim is seeing some improvement. :) It did look kinda funny the way I posted. :blush:

[synger]

Thank you for the update. Jim and his family remain in my prayers.

[WildStrawberry]

Hooray for Jim and a huge THANK YOU! to our wonderful Physician! Lord you are so GOOD!!

AMEN!

Kae

[Zecryphon]

Kae,

I had to read your post twice. Bein' the hip kinda chick you are, I initially thought you had said the Lord was so cool. LOL

[WildStrawberry]

Well He sure is that too! *G* Coolest guy I know!

Kae

[Nicki4Christ]

Praying for Jim and his family.

[Edial]

Update - it's been a couple days since I've posted news on Jim, but he called today, and he has had some changes for the good. :) Last night was the first night in weeks that Jim didn't have a fever, and his white count has gone down a bit! WooHoo! :clap: I heard him laugh for the first time in more than a week.

We spoke about how the Lord is sustaining him in this trial and how grateful he is to Jesus for being with him, no matter what the outcome. It was just so neat to hear a little strength in his voice.

He is very thankful for the prayers and well wishes from CF. All praise to God for what He's doing in Jim's life. :bow:
I am watching this and other threads on such topics at TCL and am very encouraged seeing such a close relationship that so many are expressing towards one of their own who is hurting.

This is just excellent. :angel:

Thanks, :)
Ed

[seajoy]

I am watching this and other threads on such topics at TCL and am very encouraged seeing such a close relationship that so many are expressing towards one of their own who is hurting.

This is just excellent. :angel:

Thanks, :)
Ed
It sure is excellent. :hug: :)

[ProfessorMom]

Seajoy thank you for this thread. I didn't see it before today. I have been praying for Jim, because I knew he wasn't feeling well. When you next talk with him, please be sure to tell him Sylvia has been and will continue to pray for him. He is such a blessing to me, I've considered him a friend since the first time we were introduced, and he is sorely missed. But although missed, I would much rather he got better than he be on CF.

Thank you for this thread.

[seajoy]

Will do, Sylvia. I'll say hi to him for you. :)

[seajoy]

I found out today, that Jim's fever went back up and he is not feeling so well again. It seems folks like to hear how Jim is doing. It also helps me to talk of it here. I think it helps all of us who are friends with Jim. It's hard to see a brother suffer.

[Edial]

I found out today, that Jim's fever went back up and he is not feeling so well again. It seems folks like to hear how Jim is doing. It also helps me to talk of it here. I think it helps all of us who are friends with Jim. It's hard to see a brother suffer.
I don't understand this fever thing.

Just recently, my sister's neighbor George was in a hospital for few weeks. He is in his 70s. He completely lost his appetite for solid food.
And he was complaining to me earlier in the year that he is losing his appetite.

He also has fever once a day.

I was bringing him milkshakes to the hospital that he nursed for the whole night. He loved them.
That's as solid of a food as he ate there. He was intraveniously fed.

Doctors did all types of tests, excluded cancer, excluded this and that.

His liver does not function that well, they did biopsy, but no cancer.
They can't seem to figure it out.

He was being transferred to a nursing home last night. He is so weak he cannot walk. They have a rehab there.

From what I see, hear and guess Jim has similar symptoms ... do not know how his liver is.

Something is weird.

Maybe Jim's and George's symptoms are identical.

[LilLamb219]

Prayers for Jim AND George!

[PreachersWife2004]

Still praying here, too. Don't know if I will get a chance to go see him, since he's 90 minutes away from me and we're getting ready to leave for WI. He and his family are constantly in my thoughts, though.

:prayer:

[Flipper]

The symptoms with the up and down fevers sounded like what DH had last Fall.

Prayers for both Jim and George.

[QuiltAngel]

I am catching up after being away for a few days and this thread took me on a coaster ride. I am sorry that Jim is still not feeling well, but has had signs of feeling better.

He is still in my prayers.

[seajoy]

Sunday update - I spoke with Jim while hubby and I were on our way to church. Jim is doing well this morning...and no fever for the past 24hrs! :thumbsup: His white count is nearly normal and he may also get to try some broth either this evening or tomorrow. :clap:

Jim thinks you guys are just great for all the prayers you have sent up for him. Slowly, Jim is feeling better, and together we praise God for all He's done for Jim, both spiritually and physically. :groupray:

[Edial]

Sunday update - I spoke with Jim while hubby and I were on our way to church. Jim is doing well this morning...and no fever for the past 24hrs! :thumbsup: His white count is nearly normal and he may also get to try some broth either this evening or tomorrow. :clap:

Jim thinks you guys are just great for all the prayers you have sent up for him. Slowly, Jim is feeling better, and together we praise God for all He's done for Jim, both spiritually and physically. :groupray:
This is good news.

I hope Jim starts eating solid food.
Interesting, George also just started eating food, but it is in a puree form.

[dinkime]

what wonderful news! i pray for his continued health :)

[WildStrawberry]

Yes! Thank you Lord! Thank you! Please continue to keep our dear brother, Jim, in Your loving hands. Comfort him in this time of illness and give him strength and courage as he travels along this road.

Amen!

Kae

[Radiata]

I'm still praying for him. It's good to know that he is doing better.

[seajoy]

Yippy! :clap: Jim is doing so much better today. He's finally on the road to recovery! No fever - white count normal - and he had broth, jello and tea, and that is going well too. :yum: He may get to go home in just a few days. :)

This morning we read from Romans chapter 8 - nothing can separate us from God's love - no bad stuff at all - because we are in Christ Jesus. :)

Jim was actually laughing on the phone today. It's so cool.

Please keep Jim's wife in your prayers. She has had a bad eye infection through this whole thing, and now could not even go to work today. She's really suffering a lot of pain, and Jim is concerned for her.

Thanks again, everyone, for all your prayers.

[Protoevangel]

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http://pwlrecruiters.com/images/OrthoPrayer.gif Continuing to keep Jim and family in my prayers.

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http://www.pegasusclubfc.co.uk/Smiley_dancing_12258.gif Happy to hear of the improvement.

[LilLamb219]

Yippy! :clap: Jim is doing so much better today. He's finally on the road to recovery! No fever - white count normal - and he had broth, jello and tea, and that is going well too. :yum: He may get to go home in just a few days. :)

This morning we read from Romans chapter 8 - nothing can separate us from God's love - no bad stuff at all - because we are in Christ Jesus. :)

Jim was actually laughing on the phone today. It's so cool.

Please keep Jim's wife in your prayers. She has had a bad eye infection through this whole thing, and now could not even go to work today. She's really suffering a lot of pain, and Jim is concerned for her.

Thanks again, everyone, for all your prayers.


I'm so glad :) Ask him if he got my card!

[seajoy]

I'm so glad :) Ask him if he got my card!
He did...he said it was very nice and so thoughtful of you. :)

[LilLamb219]

Oh good! I was worried!!! I mean, I had it sitting near my purse but don't remember mailing it. I think my husband mailed it out for me because it just disappeared one day! LOL Literally! I had told my husband all about Jim, so I think that was nice that he wanted to mail it out right away for me :)

[Studeclunker]

Now I feel really bad about staying to just the LCMS sub-forum. Had I even looked in on this one I'd have seen this thread. How's Jim doing now? Anybody know?

Seajoy, white count normal??? This sounds really serious indeed. However, my friend Paula's husband was diagnosed with Lukemia and given six months to a year. He died from it six years later after walking into the hospital because dinner didn't agree with him. What I'm trying to say is that this kind of thing can be managed successfully.

Heavenly father please keep your servant Jim in the palm of your hand. He's in need of your continuing care and watchfullness. I realize that we, through the Lord Adam and Lady Eve, created these problems and illnesses. Still, your lovingkindness has repeatedly been displayed through the ages. When you were here amongst us as Jesus, you wept over the entombing of Lazerus, you took pity on the widow's son, even healing the gentile woman's daughter. Have mercy on your servant Jim, and keep this malady at bay.
This and all things we ask in the only way we can, through your son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, one God, now and forever, Amen.

[dinkime]

what wonderful news on jim!!

[seajoy]

Seajoy, white count normal??? This sounds really serious indeed. However, my friend Paula's husband was diagnosed with Lukemia and given six months to a year. He died from it six years later after walking into the hospital because dinner didn't agree with him. What I'm trying to say is that this kind of thing can be managed successfully.
Glad to see you over here, Stude. And thank you for your prayer.

Thankfully, Jim does not have lukemia. :)

[Studeclunker]

Thankfully, Jim does not have lukemia. :)

Praise God!:clap:

I've had to limit my time on the forums as the time spent loading the graphics and ads causes delays. This added to the need to keep the phone free during business hours limits me as to what I can do. Very glad to hear that Jim's doing better and it's not a... catastrophic (not the word I want, but...) illness.

[seajoy]

Jim may get to go home tomorrow! :clap:The doctor is amazed at Jim's sudden turnaround. He expected him to be in the hospital much longer.

[ctay]

Sounds like good news, hope he keeps getting better!!!!!

[CaliforniaJosiah]

I rarely come to CF and so just saw this thread...

Jim is a gem. I'm the one that "twisted his arm" to become a staffer some time ago when I was one of the 3 Protestant Supervisors... I got to work with him some - in a couple of different ways, and his love, spiritual maturity, gentleness, wisdom and sincerity just is such a blessing. He was one of the few staffers that I actually spoke to (via phone, never in person) and we sometimes talked about personal issues, too. He was a brother - but also a bit of a "dad" to me, and I appreciate that A LOT.

Jim - you are in my prayers. I hope you are better soon, and back to all the things that need you and people that love you.



:hug:



- Josiah






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[RadMan]

Praise God!:clap:

I've had to limit my time on the forums as the time spent loading the graphics and ads causes delays. This added to the need to keep the phone free during business hours limits me as to what I can do. Very glad to hear that Jim's doing better and it's not a... catastrophic (not the word I want, but...) illness.Firefox/Sea Monkey + Adblock Plus. I'm on dial-up and it blocks every ad and other other non-essential things out when loading. CFS loads fast then.

[Izdaari]

:hug: and :prayer: for Jim and his wife.

:groupray:

[ProfessorMom]

Thank you so much, Seajoy, for your continued posting and keeping us up to date.
Please greet Jim for me and let him know we (my family) continues to pray for him, (and all of TCL, by the way).

[latebloomer]

Glad to hear Jim is doing better. Will continue to pray for him and his family.

[seajoy]

Poor Jim - his fever spiked to 104 during the night. He now has an infection. No going home today. His wife had to go back to the doctor concerning her eye, so she is having a time of it too. Continued prayers for our brother and sister.

[Melethiel]

Prayers for Jim and his family :pray:

[Amaryllismayfly]

praying for Jim. Lord, I ask that any spirit of affliction attacking him would be bound in JESUS' name. I rebuke it in Jesus' name, you may not return to him or his wife, go to some place uninhabited, in Jesus' name.

Lord, please come and fill Jim with your Holy Spirit. Please cover any open wounds, cracks, or openings. I want Jim healed and whole, in Jesus' name Lord. Amen

[Tishri1]

(((((((((((((((((((Jim)))))))))))))))))))))))))):( my buddy is sick and in the hospital???? does he have a phone # I have his home # but not a cellI dont think:(

[Edial]

He did...he said it was very nice and so thoughtful of you. :)
Kathy was always the thoughtful one of the group. :liturgy::)

The last time I sent someone a card was ... I don't remember. :blush:

[Edial]

Oh good! I was worried!!! I mean, I had it sitting near my purse but don't remember mailing it. I think my husband mailed it out for me because it just disappeared one day! LOL Literally! I had told my husband all about Jim, so I think that was nice that he wanted to mail it out right away for me :)
I am taking that "thoughtful" comment back.
I think your husband is the thoughtful one. :D

[Edial]

Poor Jim - his fever spiked to 104 during the night. He now has an infection. No going home today. His wife had to go back to the doctor concerning her eye, so she is having a time of it too. Continued prayers for our brother and sister.
Infections would do it. He should stay in the hospital few days after fever goes away, just to make sure.
I am praying for his wife'e recovery, so Jim could come back home.

(I also have a secret prayer concerning Jim. I'll share it if it happens).

Thanks,
Ed

[LutheranMafia]

praying for Jim. Lord, I ask that any spirit of affliction attacking him would be bound in JESUS' name. I rebuke it in Jesus' name, you may not return to him or his wife, go to some place uninhabited, in Jesus' name.

Lord, please come and fill Jim with your Holy Spirit. Please cover any open wounds, cracks, or openings. I want Jim healed and whole, in Jesus' name Lord. AmenI like that prayer! I'd thought about attempting to word a prayer like that, but I was afraid I would sound too pompous or far out. That was beautifully worded.

[seajoy]

Jim's fever went down a little today. He may get to go home in two days.

I've sure had it with all this hospital stuff.

[PreachersWife2004]

we'll keep praying for his health and the health of his wife...

[seajoy]

Jim gets to come home today! Woohoo! :clap: He sounds 10x's better. :amen:

WELCOME HOME BUDDY!!!!!!!!! :wave:

[ctay]

That's great!! Seajoy thank you for all the updates you gave, God bless you. God bless Jim

[Melethiel]

Yay! :D

[LilLamb219]

Jim gets to come home today! Woohoo! :clap: He sounds 10x's better. :amen:

WELCOME HOME BUDDY!!!!!!!!! :wave:

I'm so glad!!!

[WildStrawberry]

Woo Hoo!!

Dear Lord,

Thank you for the healing You've bestowed upon our dear brother, Jim. Please continue to hold him in Your healing hands and continue to guide his recovery.

In Jesus' Name we ask this.

Amen

[Jim47]

Hello everyone and thank you for all your prayers. I am finally home after 18 days in the hospital. Its almost 9:30Pm and I'm kind of tuckered out.

Special thanks to Seajoy for starting this thread, and many special thanks for all your continued prayers.

I thank Seajoy for respecting my privacy and not telling what the problem was, but since you have all been so supportive I'll just tell you I had a really bad case of colitis and then also another infection on top of that. Thanks be to The Lord, for He has granted me healing and strength. My wife also is seeing some healing in her eye. She was a real gem through out all this. Even though she was suffering herself she spent much time at my side and taking care of many of my needs.

I still have a few weeks of recovery to regain all my strength, but am well in my way.

Thank you also for the very nice cards, plants annd letters. I'll try to get out special thank you's as I get time. :)


Its good to be back home again and amongst so many friends. Thank you all. :thumbsup::clap::wave:

[DaRev]

Good to see you, my friend!

[LilLamb219]

What a relief that you're getting better!!!!! :holy:


I'm so glad you're back :)


Hello everyone and thank you for all your prayers. I am finally home after 18 days in the hospital. Its almost 9:30Pm and I'm kind of tuckered out.

Special thanks to Seajoy for starting this thread, and many special thanks for all your continued prayers.

I thank Seajoy for respecting my privacy and not telling what the problem was, but since you have all been so supportive I'll just tell you I had a really bad case of colitis and then also another infection on top of that. Thanks be to The Lord, for He has granted me healing and strength. My wife also is seeing some healing in her eye. She was a real gem through out all this. Even though she was suffering herself she spent much time at my side and taking care of many of my needs.

I still have a few weeks of recovery to regain all my strength, but am well in my way.

Thank you also for the very nice cards, plants annd letters. I'll try to get out special thank you's as I get time. :)


Its good to be back home again and amongst so many friends. Thank you all. :thumbsup::clap::wave:

[ctay]

Its good to see you Jim, praying for continuing healing!!

[Zecryphon]

Welcome home Jim. It's great to see you. You have been missed.

[dinkime]

:clap::clap:yay!!! jim is back!! :clap::clap:

:groupray::prayer::thumbsup::wave:

[QuiltAngel]

Welcome home Jim, it is good to have you back. Just make sure you get the rest you need. We are really happy that you are feeling better. Thanks be to God.

[RadMan]

Welcome back. Hope your feeling better now. :)

[filosofer]

What wonderful news! Praise God for his healing for you and your wife!

[Radiata]

Hello everyone and thank you for all your prayers. I am finally home after 18 days in the hospital. Its almost 9:30Pm and I'm kind of tuckered out.

Special thanks to Seajoy for starting this thread, and many special thanks for all your continued prayers.

I thank Seajoy for respecting my privacy and not telling what the problem was, but since you have all been so supportive I'll just tell you I had a really bad case of colitis and then also another infection on top of that. Thanks be to The Lord, for He has granted me healing and strength. My wife also is seeing some healing in her eye. She was a real gem through out all this. Even though she was suffering herself she spent much time at my side and taking care of many of my needs.

I still have a few weeks of recovery to regain all my strength, but am well in my way.

Thank you also for the very nice cards, plants annd letters. I'll try to get out special thank you's as I get time. :)


Its good to be back home again and amongst so many friends. Thank you all. :thumbsup::clap::wave:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


JIM IS BACK!!!!!



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It's great to see you. Thank God you are all right.

Well actually, what's the worst that could happen? You die and go to heaven? If the worst thing is that you get to go to heaven, then I think that everhthing is going to be OK.

[Protoevangel]

Almighty God and our Heavenly Father, You are the fountain of life and healing. I bless Your holy name and offer to You thanks for having delivered Jim from this sickness, and are restoring him to health that he may live unto You and glorify You, along with Your Only-Begotten Son and Your All-Holy Spirit forever. Amen.

[Studeclunker]

Well I am glad about looking in on this thread today! Wonderful news, Jim. Praise God for the blessings he gives.:prayer: May our gracious Lord give you and your wife a quick recovery and improved health,

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise to the Father you heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
:amen:

[seajoy]

Good to see you here again Jim! And all praise to God for His tender mercy in your healing.

[Edial]

I love these threads.

Welcome home, Jim. :)

[Lupinus]

Great to see you home Jim!

[Flipper]

:clap:

[latebloomer]

Welcome back, Jim. Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[Jim47]

Thank you all. I am very happy to be able to be back with you. It was a very long 2-1/2 weeks not being able to chat with any of you, but I am truely thankful to Seajoy and Rad for your calls. It was my only contact with you all, and it meant so much to me.

I'd also like to thank you again for your cards and letters. It was so nice to hear from you, but now we have a challange before us!!!!

We need to come up with something interesting to discuss so we can keep this board hopping.

Perhaps we could invite some of our EO or Catholic friends in for a little light hearted deabte? :D

[Tishri1]

Jim your back!!!! I didnt know I could call:( Or I woulda:)) Im sooo glad my friend is back:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: I was worried but hopeful as I prayed(Abba is so gracious he wouldnt take my Jimmy from me:clap::clap::clap:)

[Jim47]

Jim your back!!!! I didnt know I could call:( Or I woulda:)) Im sooo glad my friend is back:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: I was worried but hopeful as I prayed(Abba is so gracious he wouldnt take my Jimmy from me:clap::clap::clap:)



He was indeed gracious. I will never have enough time to boast of His great and abiding love :bow:

[Amaryllismayfly]

Soooooooo glad to hear you and your wife are doing better. I don't "know" you, but I have been following this post and praying. Thank you Lord.

[Jim47]

Soooooooo glad to hear you and your wife are doing better. I don't "know" you, but I have been following this post and praying. Thank you Lord.


Thank you Mary. Your prayers are much appreciated :hug:

[Edial]

How are you doing Jim?

[Jim47]

Hi Ed

I'm still having a pretty ruff time. I see my doctor again tommorow.

[RadMan]

Seajoy. Anybody. How's Jim doing? Hope he hasn't relapsed.

[seajoy]

As of yesterday, he was doing much better. :)

[LutheranMafia]

:clap: I was wondering too. I hope it continues! :prayer:

[JCFantasy23]

I'm hoping it continues too. I just said a prayer and felt a big rush in my chest. God bless you Jim, and also your wife.

[LilLamb219]

Hi Ed

I'm still having a pretty ruff time. I see my doctor again tommorow.

How's it going, Jim? :pray:

[Jim47]

Thank you all for your prayers. My wife is starting to get better, but still has a lot of pain in her eye, it will likely take many more weeks before its healed, and there is a possibility that the pain may be permenant.

I got a call from my doctor this morning. A test I had run earlier this week came back good, meaning I am still on the mend. He said the problems I was having are from a second anti-biotic I had to take for a seperate infection. Since I no longer have to take the 2nd one the main one will hopefully clean everything up. It sure makes me tired and weak though :sleep: