Walked the hall - rockin'! -- DVB

Jim & family: I appreciate sharing in this most incredible journey. Thank you. Hang tough. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Will see you back in Athens soon. Hugs to all, Jan Okey

Jim,
Glad to hear you are doing well. I thought I would share with you, that if you want to meet Dr. Adams, tell one of the other doctors or nurses. I was there a few days and did not meet him, so I asked because I wanted to thank him. He came by later that day. It felt good to express my gratitude.
Good luck!
Theresa Callanan
NJ

Well done, Jim! I´´m scouting out mountains for us to climb here in NZ. Looks promising! I´m glad that everything went well and hope that your recovery is swift so that we can hit the trail as soon as possible. Love, Paul

Hello Jim and Family!
We are so happy to hear that the surgery was a success and recovery is going well. We have been keeping the Colonel posted with the journal entries!
oooxxx Lyn & Mike

Jim, We're thinking of you in Athens, Georgia. So glad things are going well.

Dorothy and Jim Newland

Hi Jim and Donna, I just discovered your journal and guestbook via the latest Covenanter. So glad to hear how well you are doing! Looking forward to seeing you both back in Athens. Its 80 something and gorgeous outside!
Luanne Rigsby

I am delighted to learn things have gone very well. Maybe you can consider spending next spring break on the Colorado or Utah ski slopes!

Paul D

Thanks for great report. I had checked several times earlier today and was eager to find out how Jim is doing. By the way, how is his appetite? Are there restrictions on what he can eat? Dave Shipley

Thank you for the update Donna. It is great to hear he is asking for things. :) Please let him know we are thinking about him and all of you are in our prayers.

Shawn

Great to hear you're making such good progress. Keep on keepin' on!
Selma Kaplan

Donna - Thanks for all the updates. Jim - Know that all your friends at the AHA miss you, wish you well and will continue to remember you in our prayers. Consider Tuesday's board meeting an excused absence. Best wishes....hope to see you soon.

-Rick Parker

Hello, Jim. I haven't posted since December. But I found your entry on my guestbook. I was on 7 West as well. The staff on that floor are the best ever!! You are in great hands. I am glad you had Dr. Adams for your surgeon. I was a complicated case of his. Good luck each day of your recovery, there will be aches and pains but everyday gets better.

Yeaaa Jim!!

Good to hear you've already been moved to a regular room. Before long they'll be kicking you out to go home.

Prayers for your continued healing!!

Chuck Holmgreen

Jim and Donna --

Such great reports. We have been following the posts with great interest. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

John and Cynthia

Yay Jim....so glad that all went so well and you are asking for your glasses!! I had to have a transfusion after surgery too and also was on a temporary pacemaker for 2-3 days before all clicked and began to work in sync!! I know you are going to continue to do great....keep strong and before you know it you will be going home! That was the best part of the whole thing...going home and having a shower in my own house!! Blessings and hugs. Jamie Todor

Way to go Jim, progressing nicely. Glad you got the breathing tube out. See you soon.

-Mitch Friedman

Thanks for sharing this amazing journey. No "vespers" tonight at CPC but each time I'm there in past days I hear heard your remembered by those gathered. It won't surprise you that a hymn-lover like me offers "Near to the Heart of God" as my 'heart song'. Looking forward to your return to Athens, Anne P.

Congratulations to the whole family.... and thank God, indeed, to have such wonderful medical care.
Maggie

oh, i remember the ventilator being removed, it's not pleasent, and those drainage tubes, at least they don't hurt.

Blessings,
P.D.L.

Glad to hear more good news. Yesterday was awsome for everyone. Now the work begins. Just let your body tell you and you will be fine. Good luck for a speedy recovery.
For the long haul
Linda H

Happy to hear the wonderful news! We wish you the very best recovery.
Diane and Brad

Wonderful wonderful news!!!! The prayers will continue for a speedy recovery.

Shawn

We are so very pleased to read the great news
about Jim's surgery. Fantastic news. Please
keep us in the loop. Dave Shipley and Jenny Coleman

Thank you for keeping us all in the loop. Please give Jim a hooray from us!
Betsy and Bob

Dear Jim,

Great news! See you soon at Blue Sky pub.

Kirk

So happy to hear Jim's surgery went so well. May his recivery be swift and get him back here to send us more music!

Ricki Shine

Three cheers for Jim! And, three more for Donna and family!

This is great news.... the blessings of St. Patrick be with all of you this weekend........

Jim, I will be having a pint (or two) for you this weekend, Cheers!

Robin

Fabulous news! Dan and I raised a toast to Jim last night. So happy all went well. Love, Sally

That is music to our ears!!!! Jim picked all the right songs. Glad to hear he is doing all right. Continued prayer for him and family.

Robert Hartner

So glad to hear Jim's surgery went well.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Nancy B

Great news!

Great to hear!! Way to go Jim. Prayers now for a speedy recovery.
Jeff Shebovsky

Great job Jim! Praying for a fast recovery!!

Chris Dixon

Yeah, welcome to the other side of surgery (again). Sounds like they fixed you good this time. Way to go Jim.

-Mitch Friedman

Jim, you've been in our thoughts and we are so delighted to hear the terrific news! Wishing you a swift recovery, Carol K.

Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Great news! -- DVB

Glad to hear all is going well for Jim.

Jan

Wonderful!!

Rebecca

Ron and I are so relieved and happy for you all!
Now onward to recovery and home. Love, Mary Carlson

Wonderful news!! So happy all went well. Continued prayers and good thoughts sent his way as he recovers. Janis Kielbasa

Hooray! Great news.
Selma

Awesome news... Go Jim Go!

Heart of my heart great melody !! Super news. Congrats jimbo!!

Best nancy Friedman. St Louis mo

We are so relieved to hear that prayers have been answered. Today I got an idea of what it is like to wait! Been glued to my email to hear. Thank you for the update. Our hearts are full.....of thanks and deep relief.
Betsy and Bob

Wooo hoo! Wonderful news. Just wonderful.

This is awesome news. We're so happy all went well, and now we pray for Jim's speedy recovery.

Jon & Angela

Thanks for keeping us up to date....you all are terrific!
Maggie Napoli

Hi Jim, I just joined today and read your story.
I pray everything goes well with your second surgery.
Blessings to you.

Patricia.

We are waiting along with you. Looking forward to more word...
Betsy and Bob