Hey all, I've been out of commission for the last four or five days because my oldest son is in the hospital. He had gall stones, which we thought at first were kidney stones. His gall bladder was so diseased the doc said it looked like one you would see in an 100 year old, not a 30-something year old. He is in a lot of pain and had to have two operations. One to remove what they call "sludge" from his bile ducts, intestines, and pancreas, the second one the next morning to remove the gall bladder.

I'm between keeping the grandchildren and going back and forth to the hospital when someone can help out and watch the grandchildren for a bit.

I will be back in touch when he is home and out of danger. Prayers please? He's such a fine young man and his wife is adorable. I ache for them watching their faces and understanding their angst.

But God has answered my prayers and watched over Tommy and brought him from danger. It was so severe, we were all holding our breath for a while...even the doctors.

I'll be back!

JJ, praying for the healthiest of recovery for your son, and for some peace for you!

JJ, sending prayers your way. Hope his healing time is short.

Oh, JJ, so scary for you all! I'm sending my prayers and hugs. Please keep us posted, and don't forget to take care of yourself.

K

JJ, keeping you and your son and entire family in heart and prayers. Sure wish we could all be there to help you out.

Prayers, hugs and tons of love are on there way to all of you from me and D.

I'm about to leave here and will be shutting down. Word is that Tommy was sent down this am for x-rays because they're afraid he may be getting a touch of pneumonia...also, with his levels remaining high, they're doing a scan to see where we are with the pancreas...so things may not be as rosy as I first assumed. I'll be in touch and please tell others how grateful I am for their thoughts and prayers.

I'm leaving now for the hospital.

Oh JJ, holding your son in my prayers. Gosh, he is getting the gambit. You take care of yourself too, looks like your DIL will need you for a while.

Your son must have been suffering yet the fact he waited so long must mean he has a strong constitution and spirit.
From now on in he will start to recover..
You are all in my prayers.
Moutain ash

JJ of course you have my prayers for you and your family, especially your son. My goodness he really has had a bad time of it. He must have been in pain or had problems for some time. I feel so badly for you all.

Please, during all of this remember to take care of yourself also. It does no one any good when the mommy of the clan is sick because she's the glue that holds everything together. Prayers to you my dear.

hope he pulls of out this one, JJ.

JJ, continuing to send prayers for you and your fmaily. Please slow down as much as you can. I picture you flying around in your beetle from house to house and then to the hospital. Take time to breathe!.

Jaw Jaw,
I wish a speedy recovery for your son. I see a lot of patients in the hosptial and some with these conditions. I'm sure he is strong and can fight off these problems.
My best wishes to him and please take care of yourself as you care for others.

Jawjaw, my heartfelt prayers and best wishes for your son.

I know your email said he was sick, but my goodness he was more than just sick. Prayers galore are coming his way, and for you as well.

I spoke with JJ today and things are beginning to look up!

thinking of your son...

Hi JJ

Continued prayers coming your way for Tommy and for your DIL and grandbabies. I know this is a rough time for you and for them and know you need all the prayers you can get right now!

I hope he is continuing his recovery and will come out in better health than when he went in. It sounds like he was in dire need of some help and I'm so glad he got it AND I'm so sorry he was in such a weakened state to begin with.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to support you.

I'm waiting to get an update for today. I'll let you know when I do. I bet her grandbabies are going to miss her when she leaves.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop Dotsie...I haven't had the blessing of meeting JJ and adore her, and you, from what I've seen on this forum. The same with other women whom I count as friends, even if from afar!

Thats the truth, she is such a nurturing woman and they are so lucky to have her love.

Sounds like JJ's son is on the mend, even eating ice cream today. Thank God for listening to our prayers...Keep them coming however just to be sure...We love and miss you Queen JJ.

So glad to hear the good news. Hope she pops in here soon. There's nothing like a little ice cream to help you feel better;)

Ladies, I'm in here long enough to say that I took my son home yesterday from the hospital. He is resting very well, according to my DIL this morn. Thank you kindly for all of your prayers and thoughts.

I'm off to the kitchen to bake them up something for supper...and then to spend the rest of the day just hanging around my SILENT house.

Grandchildren...holy smokes!

Glad to hear he's home... he can recoup better in his own bed, I'm sure. CUTE, CUTE, CUTE kids. Your grands?

I can see now why fluffy little Leas poncho would be too small. Send it back and I will make it larger for her, not a problem at all. Is Katie bugs okay on her? They are both such adorable girls JJ...
I am so glad Tommy is home resting in the arms of his family

Spoke too soon. Son is running 102.8 fever. Stand by....sigh.

Glad to hear he's home. There's nothing like getting in your own bed after being hospitalized.

Keep us posted in this darn fever.

The kids look precious. I bet they love hanging out with you.

Read my blog....LOL! They wore me slap out.

good he is on the mend. enjoy your family time, jawjaw. it becomes more precious..

Hi JJ

Thanks for letting us know what's up with you and your precious ones. I'm so sorry your son is running such a temp ... I'm sending prayers and love your way.

Hang in there girl...hang in there. And those are two adorable grandbabies that I'm sure love the opportunity to be with you. AND I know you would prefer it be under different circumstances.

JJ..I have just seen this thread...and I am waiting to hear from you..that your son is ok..and that the fever wasn´t anything serious..wishing and hoping!!!

Lovely foto of your grandkids..the one on the right..with the black hat..looks like you when you were little..don´t you think? I remember your avatar from awhile back.

I guess I have to check out your blogg,too then..praying for you and carrying you close to my heart, sweetie!

It must be such a relief that your son is home.Hope that things have settled for him and that he is on the road to recovery.

Put your feet up....
Mountain ash

JJ...I'm just getting to this thread and am so sorry to hear what you and your family have gone through, but am thrilled to pieces that he's getting better and recovering. I know you're doing everything in your power to be there for him and his family and your grandchildren...who are adorable, by the way. You're in my prayers and I hope it's not too late to be telling you this...I've been gone way too long. Love and hugs to you my southern sister.

JJ, is your son totaly better and back to work?

JJ..how is your son doing now? Is he totally better as Dotsie asked? Thinking of you and your family, dear girl.

JJ, I hope he is doing well! Big Hugs!!

Thanks for asking, gals...Tommy's doc told him to finish this round of antibiotics and then stop taking them. He wants to see if his temp spikes again. If it doesn't, then we're home free and healing the way he wants...if not, we'll go from there.

The weekend should give us a glimpse into it all.

Again, thank you for caring!

Hey there JJ

I'm so glad to hear that Tommy is making forward steps. I'm saying prayers for no spikes in the temp! I'm sure his body could use a rest from fighting that battle.

Here's to normal temps and amazing healings.