Great news! God is good. We'll continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Love, Nancy Padilla
On May 10, 2011...
What an awesome young man you are, James, with such awesome parents who have led you to love God. I pray that your recovery goes very well. I am so glad to hear the surgeon could repair your valve. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Tia Phillips
(aortic valve repair on Feb. 28)
On May 10, 2011...
Praise God! Such good news. We'll keep praying. Keep strong, Doug and Sandy. I know it is scary to see all those tubes attached to your boy. We love all of you. Grandparents Newville
On May 10, 2011...
Go get 'em! God is with you.
On May 10, 2011...
Praying that all goes well. Hope you will be up making music again soon!
On May 10, 2011...
James, my thoughts and prayers are with you today as you go through this surgery! You are a remarkable young adult with so many talents! Positive thoughts and prayers to you! Sincerely, Mrs. Ojala
On May 10, 2011...
Praying this all goes smoothly. Looking forward to seeing you at fiddle camp!
Kelly & Tally Wells
On May 10, 2011...
The peace that surpasses all understanding is with you and I can feel it. Thank you for that. I too will be undergoing open heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic and it is so comforting to observe your faith - James is already experiencing one of his purposes he spoke of. GOD is good! Emilyrae Helfen
On May 10, 2011...
Hey guys. Lots of prayers from Boston (to Boston). I'm in town, let me know if you need anything! Or if he's taking any visitors in the next few days!
Kimber 509-999-2136
On May 10, 2011...
James! You are amazing. Praying for you right now! Awesome that God is standing over you right next to those surgeons of yours.
In Christ,
Audrey and the Kings
On May 10, 2011...
We love you guys and are praying for you. God is an everpresent help for you in time of need. "The LORD is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?" He is all you need. He will see James through because what ever He starts, He will perfect until the day of Christ Jesus. Kevin & Teresa
On May 10, 2011...
Hello James,we all wanted to remind you that you are covered in prayer today and always. We love you so much.Kevin and I started praying around 4 this morning.Rest in Jesus!!
On May 10, 2011...
Hey Brother!!!
I love you so much :) I wish I could have found those awesome sweatpants at Wal-Mart so you could have had them at the hospital! ...but they were gone :( So now you have to wear that really sexy hospital robe!! YAH!!
Get better and thank you so much for being such a wonderful person!! I am lucky to have you as family!
Rebecca
On May 10, 2011...
James,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Wishing you the speediest recovery.
It's a great day, it is exactly one year that I had open heart surgery and I'm fine. You will even be better because of your youth.
Sorry forgot to sign.
Elaine
On May 10, 2011...
Dear James,
You are in my family's prayers constantly right now. We are expecting the very best! Best young man! Best family! Best doctor! Best friends!
Thinking of you James. I had my aortic valve replaced at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on April 7th. You are in Good Hands! Randa G
On May 10, 2011...
Guess I am the first hear valve journaler to post. Just came across your journal. Reading your story and all your entries I can see you are a very special young man and one who is loved by many. Guess you could say I'm an "old timer". Had my surgery in March of 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic. A new bovine mitral valve and a tricuspid repair. You will do well as you have youth on your side. We both share an abiding faith and that will get you through. Wishing you th best from sunny FL.
Fran
On May 10, 2011...
Hi James, You sound like a kid who can conquer anything in this world. Your spirit will pull you through the toughest times. You are actually a couple of years younger than my son and I wish you all the best and my prayers are with you.I went through an open heart surgery 5 months ago for mitral valve replacement and can say with confidence that life is going to be better after your surgery. I hope your parents will post a line or two after your surgery.
Sara
On May 10, 2011...
Dear James,
My prayers are with you today. We can be thankful for the assurance that God is with you and your family today and that He is holding you in the palm of His hand. As we discussed on the Orchestra trip to Europe, this is the same surgery I had at about your same age. Will try to call you during the coming week.
Love,
Miss Linda
On May 10, 2011...
James, we send you our love and positive thoughts for a great outcome & recovery. I know you are receiving the best care and will feel so much better.
Love,
Pam, Rachel & Andrew
On May 10, 2011...
What a wonderful attitude that James has...all of us could take a page from that book. GOD will bless him and I am sure he has wonderful plans for James. I have him covered with prayer.
On May 10, 2011...
Our prayers are with you as you take this next step. Love Suzanne, Tony, Nathan & Brian
On May 10, 2011...
Hi James,
It is 8:25 am here in Boston, you must be right now in OR. I'm an adult patient with am aortic stenosis too and a dilated ascending aorta. Boston Children's Hospital is an amazing hospital, you are in good hands. I'll keep you in my prayers. My prayers also go to your family in this stressful moments.
Best,
Maria
On May 10, 2011...
James--Just discovered your guestbook. Our prayers are with you for health and healing. Also with the doctors for skill and new knowledge for the best possible procedures. We love you. We know that God is a powerful presence in your life and will guide you. Lots of love, Grandma and Grandpa Schlender
On May 9, 2011...
We are praying for a great result from your surgery and are confident in God's sovereign plan for your life.
Kurt & Kristen Anderson
Luke, Daniel and Julia
On May 9, 2011...
Hey Jimmy!
We know without a doubt that you'll do an AMAZING job tomorrow. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love and healing,
Jake and Jeni
On May 9, 2011...
You are in our prayers for a very successful operation!
The Madanys in Dillon
On May 9, 2011...
James,
We are praying for you. You are on our hearts and minds. With Love,
The Kelly's