Your thoughts and prayers ...

Jerry Freeman · Post by **Jerry Freeman** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:07 pm

We learned Friday that Arleen must have heart surgery to repair a mitral valve defect. This is a big operation that takes a long time to recover from.

Arleen is the main breadwinner in this household, and we will have to scramble while she recuperates, to stay afloat. There are fairly severe limits on my own stamina (I won't go into detail), and the prospect ahead looks pretty tough for both of us.

(The good news is, after a year or so, she can expect to feel quite a bit better than she feels now. We just have to get her safely and securely through the transition.)

Please, whatever supportive thoughts and prayers you can send in our direction, we very much need and appreciate.

With my heartfelt best wishes,
Jerry

Post by **Dale** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:11 pm

Jerry,

Thank you for sharing this and be assured of the thoughts & prayers of my family and myself.

Dale

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:12 pm

I send you and your family my very best wishes and will keep you all in my heart and mind.

Carol

Redwolf · Post by **Redwolf** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:19 pm

You and Arleen have my prayers, Jerry.

Redwolf

The Weekenders · Post by **The Weekenders** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:20 pm

We're on it. Best wishes and sincere prayers, Jerry.

whistlegal · Post by **whistlegal** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:26 pm

Jerry:

I'm so sorry to hear that your wife is ill, and pray that her recovery will be rapid. Please keep us posted on Arleen's progress.

Deb

tomcat · Post by **tomcat** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:28 pm

i'll be glad to keep your family in my prayers

glauber · Post by **glauber** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:02 pm

Jerry, same here!

ErikT · Post by **ErikT** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:20 pm

Oh man. I just saw this, Jerry. We'll certainly be praying!

Erik

Whistlepeg · Post by **Whistlepeg** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:33 pm

My prayers and best wishes to you both.
Sue

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:36 pm

Consider it done. Best wishes...

jenaceae · Post by **jenaceae** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:06 am

Jerry, my deep felt prayers to your wife and you.

Jenn

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 2:46 am

My thoughts are with you and Arleen, Jerry. All the positive energy I can muster is speeding your way.

amar · Post by **amar** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:03 am

Jerry, I'm not a man of prayer, but rest assured, good thoughts from me are heading your way!!

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:07 am

Jerry-- our thoughts and prayers are with you and Arleen.
You mentioned that you will need to be separated for a while: where will Arleen be?
Over the years, I have had MANY patients with replacement or repaired heart valves. While is is indeed a serious operation, the good news is that the vast majority of them work out excellently. If Arleen is strong and in good health otherwise, she should come through with flying colors. Hang strong, Jerry- those kids need you. Paul