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UPDATE: Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments. The good news: Jakob came through the surgery fine, and is recovering remarkably well.  The bad news: the procedure was only partially successful.  They are going to have to go back in and perform a similar procedure in another couple of months.

Its 4:50 in the morning and we are preparing to take our son Jakob Michael to the hospital for surgery.  I don’t have time to go into particulars, maybe once he is home and safe; it is enough to know that he is going to be put under completely, and the surgery should take an hour and a half.

I am not accustomed to fear, I as a rule do not feel it and right now I am on the edge of terror for my son.  The surgery is routine, the problem common; but that doesn’t change the fact that my 5 month old son is going to be put under and operated on.

If you are the praying type, I would very much appreciate your prayers, if not good thoughts are okay too.

I will update when we are through the other side.

  1. personal avatar Phu
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    March 1, 2007

    My prayers are with you and your family Chris.

  2. personal avatar AsceticMonk
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    March 1, 2007

    I will pray for your son! Whatever it is, pray that the surgery is a success and your son will return home safe and sound!

  3. personal avatar Simon
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    March 1, 2007

    My thoughts are definitely with you. I wish very much for his safe return to your loving arms.

  4. personal avatar Michele
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    March 1, 2007

    Lots of good thoughts on your way!

  5. personal avatar Aubrey
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    March 1, 2007

    I’m thinking of you and your family, Chris.

  6. personal avatar khaled
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    March 1, 2007

    All the good thoughts are heading your way from across the pond.

  7. personal avatar Zachary
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    March 1, 2007

    My prayers are with you, sir. And with your son.

  8. personal avatar Nick
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    March 1, 2007

    You, your wife and your son are in my prayers today.

  9. personal avatar Michael Heilemann
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    March 1, 2007

    And the same from just a bit further away over the pond.

  10. personal avatar Indranil
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    March 1, 2007

    And from a bit further away, but in no way diminished, comes prayers and good thoughts from me and my family.

  11. personal avatar Emile
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    March 1, 2007

    Chris,

    My prayers are with your son and your family.

    I’m amazed you even wrote anything on your blog, yet I understand why you did.

    I wish you and yours all the best.

  12. personal avatar Marla
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    March 1, 2007

    Lots of good thoughts your way….

  13. personal avatar Matt Brett
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    March 1, 2007

    I don’t know you personally, nor do I know why your son is going in for surgery. But having a daughter of my own, I can imagine how you must be feeling right about now.

    My thoughts go to you and your family.

  14. personal avatar Brian
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    March 1, 2007

    My best to your boy. My thoughts go out to him and both of you.

  15. personal avatar Craig Hartel
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    March 1, 2007

    Chris,
    Being a Dad myself I know from experience the fear of such a tiny soul being at risk and how it is enough to shake anyone’s foundation.
    My thoughts are with you and your family.

  16. personal avatar Gordon
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    March 1, 2007

    Hopefully by now all the prayers and well wishing have done their job. A difficult time for you all I’m sure, take care of you and yours.

  17. personal avatar DrumsNWhistles
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    March 1, 2007

    My prayers are with you and your son. Hopefully by now you are on the other side of the fear and are spending time with your baby boy as he recovers.

    It’s always terrifying to face releasing the care of your child utterly and completely to someone else, even if they reassure you it is routine.

    My best to you and your family.

  18. personal avatar David
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    March 1, 2007

    Glad to hear the good news. I hope the next round goes well. My best to you and your family.

  19. personal avatar Scrivs
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    March 1, 2007

    Glad to see he made it through the first part and I have no doubt the followup procedure will be even more successful. You know the 9rules crew is behind you and if you need anything just let us know.

  20. personal avatar Shawn Grimes
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    March 1, 2007

    I’m so glad little Jakob is doing ok Chris. I’m sure the next procedure will produce the same result. You are in my and my families thoughts and prayers.

  21. personal avatar Jeremy
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    March 1, 2007

    I am really glad to hear that it went well…. I wish you all the best in the coming months.

  22. personal avatar Basil
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    March 1, 2007

    My brother and godson, it brings me joy to see and hear that all is well. May the Lord continue to bless you, your wife and son. Remember me, a sinner, in your prayers.

  23. personal avatar Indranil
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    March 1, 2007

    Great to hear that Jakob’s doing well. I’m sure the next round will be completely successful. Me and my family are praying for it.

  24. personal avatar Jeranon
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    March 1, 2007

    I am the praying type… and wonderfully enough, my God is an answering type. I am glad to hear your son has come through this operation successfully. My continued prayers will be w/ you and your family.
    I pray God is able to give you a sense of peace and that He’ll have you and yours in His hands.

  25. personal avatar Bharath Kumar
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    March 1, 2007

    Good luck from Down Under

  26. personal avatar brandonb
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    March 1, 2007

    Chris,

    You have and always will have our support and prayers iin this time of need…just remember it is when we let go and let God that the miracles just keep coming! We love you and your son, and wish you all the best and pray for all the best for you!
    God Bless man and be strong!

  27. personal avatar Korhan
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    March 1, 2007

    Chris,

    My prayers are with you. God give you strength during this period and never be hopeless. Think about all the good times you will have with your son when he is 18.

  28. personal avatar clint
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    March 1, 2007

    Take heart that the Lord loves Jakob more than you ever could, and He has Jakobs best interest at heart. Jakob is the apple of the Lords eyes, and He knows exactly what He’s doing.

    But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. Luke 8:50

    I stand on that with you and Heather In Jesus Name.

    clint

  29. personal avatar Alexander C.
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    March 1, 2007

    Glad to hear the surgery went well. The next one is going to go smoothly as a baby’s bum =)

    From a little cold place called Norway,
    Alexander C.

  30. personal avatar Lee
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    March 1, 2007

    Our thoughts are with Jacob, You & Yr family. Stay strong.

  31. personal avatar Kate
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    March 1, 2007

    Your little one wants to live - five months isn’t nearly enough time to explore this world! Nothing is stronger than hope, and nothing is more healing than believing that there can be a happy ending.

    All my best wishes for you and your family.

  32. personal avatar Michael
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    March 1, 2007

    Many prayers for you and your family.

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