Keep me in your prayers as well, please.

[JimThomasson]

Next Monday, the 21st, I'm having open-heart surgery. I have an anuerism of the ascending aorta. They are going to remove and replace about 3" of the aorta. I'll be in Duke Medical Center for 5 days, then home for a minimum of 6 weeks. Guess I've got to close up shop for a while. I'm not worried one bit though, as I've placed it all in the Lord's hands.

 

[FuzzWuzz16]

Jim,

Hope all goes well for you and and a VERY speedy recovery!
Please keep us informed as you are able, after you return from the hospital.

Jim

 

[RandyJ]

Best of luck, Jim! You will be in my prayers. The docs at Duke are great and you will come through with flying colors.

 

[Canuck]

Wishing you all the very best, Jim!

You are fortunate to have access to the great care and expertise there at Duke. One of the very best in the country.

Take care of yourself when you get out and you will be back in the shop makin' sawdust in no time!:wsmile:

Take care and listen to the doc's!

Wayne

 

[bitbight]

Been there, done that, got the little metal valve to prove it. Just take it one day at a time Jim, you will need to give everything chance to heal after the surgery. You will be back up and running on full steam in no time at all. Take care.

 

[cskipper]

I always figure that extra prayers cant hurt, so I'll be sending some your way. Take care and follow the doctor's advice during recovery. please keep us informed as you can, and let us know if we can help in any way.

 

[LeftyTom]

Jim, best wishes to you for this important process. You will have plenty of time to get caught up, once you heal completely.

 

[TracyP]

Best of luck to you and we will be thinking about you, need some help, just ask and I am sure you will have many woodworkers coming to your aid.

 

[JackLeg]

Jim: Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I have a small aneurysm in the same area that we are "watching," so I understand your concerns.

You have the right attitude, and your faith will carry you through. You'll be in our prayers as well.

:wsmile:

 

[CaptnA]

Best wishes for a complete and rapid recovery!
Outstanding attitude~
You may certainly be assured you will be in many prayers, as well as your care-givers.

 

[skeeter]

You are in my prayers for a full recovery. Best of luck.

 

[PurpleThumb]

Next Monday, the 21st, I'm having open-heart surgery. I'm not worried one bit though, as I've placed it all in the Lord's hands.

You put it in the right place, Jim. You'll be in my prayers also.

 

[gator]

Jim -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George

 

[sapwood]

Best wishes for a successful procedure, Jim. Even us Tarheels appreciate the quality health care Duke provides :mrgreen:

Roger

 

[ScottM]

Jim you have my prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. I know the Lord will be with you every step of the way.

 

[Ray Martin]

Jim,

My prayers are with you. May the path be easy and may the recovery be swift. Please let us know how you are doing.

Ray

 

[Steve W]

All the best, Jim, for a speedy recovery.

:kermit: Steve

 

[JRD]

Jim,

I'm honored that you asked. You will be in my daily prayers until we hear you're doing ok.

You're going to the right place. I've always told my wife, if it's serious, send me to Duke!

Jim

 

[nblong]

My mother was a professor of nursing at Duke. You'll be in good hands. Hang in there and God bless.

 

[PChristy]

will be praying for you Jim - Please let us know how you are doing