Penny from Tenny Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 After 19 days in the hospital and 7 brain surgeries, our special son, Jonathan, was just taken to surgery again this morning for the last possible option available to fix the problem with his shunt not draining fluid from his brain. Jonathan is 26 and still loves Barney and asks us to pray for him when he feels bad and gives the best hugs. He is such a joy in our lives. We know there are people all around the country and even the world who have become aware of Jonathan's difficulties and I know that many of you have been so supportive and encouraging to me during this and previous problems, so I wanted to ask once again if you would remember him in your prayers today. They will be doing a craniotomy for an anatomical hemispherectomy. He has had a previous functional hemispherectomy last Sept. which was very successful in stopping his seizures. Today's surgery is a very major brain surgery that from start to finish should be 4-6 hours long. These last weeks have been so hard on Jonathan and we are praying that the Lord's mercies will relieve him from his suffering however He may choose to do so. If this does not work there are no options left. This is one of the hardest times we have ever been through with Jonathan and we could not bear up if it were not for the mercies and strength of the Lord. I will hopefully update you over the next day or so as we determine how things turn out. Thank you so much for praying. It means so much. Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kht2006 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: I will continue to pray for you and for Johnathan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Sending up prayers for your dear son. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Penny, I was going to PM you to ask when this surgery was. I'm so glad that you posted this thread so that all of us can pray. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying with all my heart. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying for your family and for your precious son. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethG Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 will be sure to pray :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: You guys are in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for your sweet son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahm99 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I am praying for Jonathan and all of you! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying here.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying for you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm praying :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Many prayers Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I am praying for your son and your entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for your family. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Penny, you are in my thoughts. I hope for the best for Jonathan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Penny, I *just* saw this. You, Jonathon and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry that he is suffering so and I know it just breaks your heart. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 We prayed for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'll most definitely keep Jonathan and the rest of your family in my thoughts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: I am thinking of you, Jonathon, your family and his medical team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I will be praying for Jonathon and your family :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for Jonathan, your family and the doctors. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying for you and Jonathan right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I will pray. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayer said.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying strength and restored health for your ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Praying....I pray that God's compassion and strength are all over Jonathan and all of you...:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayers for you, mama.... and for sweet Johnathan!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so glad you updated! I have been and will continue to pray for Jonathan. I will have my special boy (with CP and epilepsy) pray for Jonathan. God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers for Jonathan and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Sending prayers up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine A. Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Prayers for you and your son and your family :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying for you all!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 How did it go, Penny? Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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