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#101
Rudy,

I am glad that your sons surgery was a success. As far as what your sons future plans are, I don't know? I would encourage you to pray for direction in doing what God is calling you to do and calling your son to do eventually in life.

We too have had a son that was born less than healthy. Our youngest son was born with aortic stenosis and we didn't find out until he was 2 days old and had to have emergency heart surgery. We were told eventually he would need valve replacement surgery and last July, he had to have that. God has been with us the entire time and we have seen more miracles with Zach than you would not believe.

With my wife and I, we have 4 kids. Our two oldest boys are my step kids but we have full custody of them. Our daughter was born and she was my first biological and I fell in love with her from day 1. When Zach was born, I was so excited because I finally had a biological son of my own. When Zach was born, he was one stocky little dude and I remember telling my wife the kid is going to be a linebacker someday. Two days later we found out about his heart condition and plans changed.

Unless a miracle happens, Zach will never be a professional football player but I am okay with that. I was praying one day and God opened up my eyes to something. He told me, "Zach is unique and can touch many other people. He will have a ministry to others with the same condition or similar conditions. He will be able to minister to them in ways others can't." With your son, he is no different. God loves Him and has something special for him. Yes, life here on earth will have it's struggles and hardships but at least your son, my son, you and I and every other person who serves Jesus can rest assured that one day He will change all of that and make everything better and I believe that day to be soon and coming quickly!
God bless you and your family!
Jay
 
#102
Hello Everyone:

Here's a new update regarding my son's upcoming surgery:

Jeremy will be 12 on Sept. 18. However, he has had several replacements of the surgical instrument attached to his spinal column to correct his scoliosis.

Alas, on September 14th at 1:00 PST he'll be going under the knife again to remove another broken rod and receive a new one.

The last surgery (earlier this year) was the worst we have ever had to experience yet. My wife told me the doctors are saying the continuous breaking of the rods are because of the severity of the scoliosis..and not as much about J's activities and playing. (Not any easier to deal with...but oh well.) :hmm:

To make a long story short, I am very concerned for his health and well being. We are praying that God have mercy and continue to do what He needs to do in J's life. We are very much in need of your prayers and well wishes.

We had planned a pizza party for him but it was placed on hold until we can recover after this surgery. My wife has been working less hours and will have to take lots of time off to be with J after surgery. I have no real time off of work at this time either. Our other kids started school just this week. This is a very taxing time for the entire family.

J is a little champ. He just started Junior High and already has honors algebra, honors science, and...beginning choir. He just showed me his beginning sheet music. Honestly, I could not be prouder. He is awesome.

If any of you could say a few words or prayer or well wishes for him...I would truly appreciate it. I am confident God will bring us through this surgery..he's going on at least 20 surgeries since birth. I love and appreciate all of you here on TB who have given their time to pray again and again! :help:

Thanks!
 
#106
Rudy, your strength, J's strength and the strength and faith of your entire family is a blessing to us all.
My wife is a teacher and she has a child with similar medical conditions in her class. She talks about the blessing and impact that this little boy has on most everyone that he is around.
While we in the flesh we struggle to reason or rationalize these situations, God is at work in mighty ways. He never waists a hurt.
I will continue to pray for his blessings and strength for your family.
Thank you for sharing with all of us.
 
#107
Man. Jeremy is amazing. I told my son about him (he just turned 8) and he said 'guys like Jeremy make me want to try harder at everything I do'. That pretty much sums up how i feel too. Thanks for sharing his story with us. He truly is an inspiration. You're in our thoughts, and we're sending him all the healing mojo we can muster.
 
#108
MakiSupaStar said:
Man. Jeremy is amazing. I told my son about him (he just turned 8) and he said 'guys like Jeremy make me want to try harder at everything I do'. That pretty much sums up how i feel too. Thanks for sharing his story with us. He truly is an inspiration. You're in our thoughts, and we're sending him all the healing mojo we can muster.
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+1.
I was reading this thread to my kids and they're all saying a prayer for Jeremy. We're all cheering him on for this next surgery and he's got one hell of a fan club over here in Jersey. He's a tough kid and an inspiration.
 
#112
Your family us in our prayers. Our son is also named Jeremy, which is a good reminder for us to remember how blessed we are. All the best to Jeremy and the rest of your family!

I must say it is amazing to hear of people like Jeremy. Despite all of his burdens, he seems to have an incredible outllook on life! It is a good lesson for all of us. I get bogged down in so many "little" worries so often, yet this kid is excited about school, etc. He is not feeling sorry for himself. I think his parent's should be proud of not only him, but obviously of a great family that has supported him through so much.
 
#114
Hello everyone!

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and prayers. Jeremy doesn't actually know about his surgery date yet. It's going to be a bit of a challenge..

After his last X-ray, he cried that he was really tired of all of the medical issues and broke down. Needless to say it was hard for mom to deal with it because she's the one that runs around taking him to all of his medical appointments.

So, he's been seeing a Child Psychologist to help him deal with handling his medical condition and working with making some attitude adjustments. His CP will work with mom and explain to him what he needs to do to plan ahead and handle the intensity of having surgery and dealing with physical therapy for post surgery recovery.

I'll continue to give you guys updates and will post pics as time permits. Thanks!

 
#116
RUDY......Your son is an awesome example of courage under fire and reminds me of my wife last week when a few Pastors came by to spend some time and pray for her and encourage her and she blew them away with her attitude was just so Christlike. I see that same charactaristic in your son as God is using him in a mighty way to minister and encourage others even in this time of strife. I read these responses and get misty eyed knowing God has his hand in the middle of all of this and is using Jeremy's time of trouble for HIS GLORY. It seems we are in a parallel course of frustration where J is tired of the surgeries and my wife is just beginning another 6 months of chemo and she hasn't been able to hold anything down for 3 days, but she knows that God IS in charge and He will be glorified when we don't have a clue at the time.
Needless to say we are praying for you and the family and keep us in the loop for sure.
BE BLESSED AND BE FILLED IN HIS PEACE AND STRENGTH.
 
#120
Hello everyone! After an increidible 5 hour surgery, my son Jeremy is recovering from major spinal surgery. My family and I thank you for all of your well wishes, thoughts, and prayers! Mom is with him at the hospital while I watch over our other kids at home.

TB is such an awesome tool to reach out to others. I'll try to post pics when possible. Jeremy has had about 7 spinal surgeries. We hope this one will last us a while! God bless you all!
 

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