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.
Stroll on over and visit Phu
March 1, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family Chris.
Stroll on over and visit AsceticMonk
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!
Stroll on over and visit Simon
March 1, 2007
My thoughts are definitely with you. I wish very much for his safe return to your loving arms.
Stroll on over and visit Michele
March 1, 2007
Lots of good thoughts on your way!
Stroll on over and visit Aubrey
March 1, 2007
I’m thinking of you and your family, Chris.
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March 1, 2007
All the good thoughts are heading your way from across the pond.
Stroll on over and visit Zachary
March 1, 2007
My prayers are with you, sir. And with your son.
Stroll on over and visit Nick
March 1, 2007
You, your wife and your son are in my prayers today.
Stroll on over and visit Michael Heilemann
March 1, 2007
And the same from just a bit further away over the pond.
Stroll on over and visit Indranil
March 1, 2007
And from a bit further away, but in no way diminished, comes prayers and good thoughts from me and my family.
Stroll on over and visit Emile
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.
Stroll on over and visit Marla
March 1, 2007
Lots of good thoughts your way….
Stroll on over and visit Matt Brett
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.
Stroll on over and visit Brian
March 1, 2007
My best to your boy. My thoughts go out to him and both of you.
Stroll on over and visit Craig Hartel
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.
Stroll on over and visit Gordon
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.
Stroll on over and visit DrumsNWhistles
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.
Stroll on over and visit David
March 1, 2007
Glad to hear the good news. I hope the next round goes well. My best to you and your family.
Stroll on over and visit Scrivs
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.
Stroll on over and visit Shawn Grimes
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.
Stroll on over and visit Jeremy
March 1, 2007
I am really glad to hear that it went well…. I wish you all the best in the coming months.
Stroll on over and visit Basil
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.
Stroll on over and visit Indranil
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.
Stroll on over and visit Jeranon
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.
Stroll on over and visit Bharath Kumar
March 1, 2007
Good luck from Down Under
Stroll on over and visit brandonb
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!
Stroll on over and visit Korhan
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.
Stroll on over and visit clint
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
Stroll on over and visit Alexander C.
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.
Stroll on over and visit Lee
March 1, 2007
Our thoughts are with Jacob, You & Yr family. Stay strong.
Stroll on over and visit Kate
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.
Stroll on over and visit Michael
March 1, 2007
Many prayers for you and your family.
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