Well it's evening and I'm here with Grandpa watching the Giants and Dodgers. Jerry was given a "high octane pain killing" cocktail and, well let's put it this way.....I'm watching the game by myself! He's going in and out of consciousness and is still feeling some pain in his right eye which has a scratched cornea. The nurse says he won't be feeling much of anything in an hour or so. He wants me to let him know if Bonds hits #755! Carol and Merle were here just a short time ago and I can't begin to tell you what great friends they are to Jerry. They love and care so much for him. One touching moment I was blessed to witness was when Merle was holding Jerry's hand and Jerry was in some serious pain. Merle looked deeply into Jerry's eyes and said "if I could change places with you Jerry you I would"! As I looked at Merle and the expression on his face I knew he meant every last word of what he said. What a "true" friend! Thank you Merle......and Carol, you are truly part of our family!
I read Jerry several of your comments and they lifted his spirits a great deal! Please use this blog to reach out and let him know you're thinking of him. I'll read every single word you write. Also, if you have the know how and would like to attach picture, I'm sure he'd love to see them.
Well he'll be asleep in a few and I'll stay just a little longer to make sure he's comfortable, then go home!
Thanks for your support and keep in touch!
ps,
Bonds popped up in the 7th and is being taken out of the game! And with that....I'm going home!
Jon
6 comments:
Hey Uncle Jon!
I hope this is working. I sent a comment yesturday as well... It was great talking to Grandpa yesturday. He told me it does not seem like he is improving much to him but believe me, after seeing him earlier this week~ the progress is incredible!
I can't wait to get up there and give you some more lovin' Grandpa! Rich, Ruby, Bella and I will probably be up there Friday, August 31st. See you then!
Love always,
Forest
Hi grandpa ...just wanted to say good morning and we love and miss you
Lisa and Aaron
Hi grandpa. we are so happy to hear how good your doing. keep up the hard work.we were going to come up this weekend but we will not be able to make it. but we will be coming up on the 17th.joseph will be starting school on monday i am so excited and so is he. Joseph loved visiting with you every time i say grandpa he gits so happy. Love you and miss you. Tracie,Jesse and Joseph
Hi Grandpa!!!! I miss u and love u! Im so so happy to hear your doing better keep up the hard work. Ill talk to you soon! Miss u Angela
PS Thank u uncle Jon for keeping us updated I love u!
Grandpa,
I'm so excited that you are doing better and better by the moment. I love you and can hardly wait to see you next.
Benito, Karmen, Senen and I are coming up, hopefully, within the next 2 weeks.
Also, thank you uncle jon for making grandpa more accessible to those of us so far away.
Love,
Sonya
Hello Grandpa,
I'm glad to hear of your progress. Sounds like you are doing much better than expected (by the doctors, not by us). We all know you're, not only a fighter, but a stonge man. I went for a hike this past weekend and couldn't stop thinking about you. You always remind me of the outdoors. From the house in Fort Jones to your days as a firefighter. Your strength will never cease to amaze me. I love you very much and I wish I can be there with you. Obviously, you are in GREAT hands (Thanks a Million Uncle John).
Jamie
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