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Louise	Jef, My prayers are with you, as always. My son Max, 11, and another Jewish believer in Jesus is also praying. I left word with my sister in Seattle, (yet another Jewish believer) and her family will be praying. My husband, too. One thing I know... God will never forsake you. I've been through a lot this year, too, but I saw God provide emotionally and spiritually for me and my family in ways only He could have. Many truly wonderful people were sent my way. I was so overwhelmed and helpless, but He had a strong plan. Life can be rough -- so rough -- but we don't see the whole picture yet. Someday we will. I know God will help you as He helped me. Joey will always be safe in His hands, now and forever. It can be a great comfort to know that. Thankyou for all you've shared with us. You've been an incredible witness of the power of God to change hearts. And of the power of love. It is so deep. God is love... I share in the joy of your love for Joey. God bless you. Love, Louise
Ruth Murphy	Still no "pat answers" for ya today, buddy....just loving thoughts and prayers from one butt-head to another! [smiles] Love, Ruth
Tania Collins	Jef & Shannon By now the op is over and recovery needs to take place. I will be keeping you all in my prayers. I pray that Joey will be home with you soon and you will see the difference in your child as I did with Shannon. Once she was over the pain and discomfort of the op she was far more active and alert. Tania Mom of Ryan (3) and Shannon (10 months - DS)
Samantha	I have followed your posts Jefry since you started posting here. I never found your posts to be abrasive...just honest. I felt a lot of the same anger when Julian was born. Now I love that little boy more than anything on this whole planet. He's the reason I breathe. And it's scary to me sometimes how much I love my son because I have never loved anyone like this in my whole life. I'm glad to see that you have realized that when the day ends and all the doctors leave you alone and you stop hearing all the comments and lectures from people....he is and will always be your little boy no matter what his diagnosis is. I have never been a very religious person, but I will pray for Joey. Love him and realize that this is just a hurdle....once he gets through this he will learn and play and be a kid....just like all other kids. And you will get your chance to blow on his belly Keep on truckin' little Pinto:P Good Luck Jef! Samantha Mommy of Julian 9 mos. (DS)
Summer	Hi Jeffrey, by now the surgery will be over and the tough part begins. Your Pinto has to recover. When you wrote about the things you had to say to him before the operation, I was right back to that moment when it happened to me. I hope he will recover fast, but don't expect it will be in 2 days (like we did) Summer was off the ICU in 6 days ( and she had a big crisis while lying there). I wont pray for you (dont believe) but will send your family and Pinto a lot of positive energy. Let us know how everything is soon....... Rob
jandk98	I read your post early this morning but did not have a chance to reply until now. I wanted you to know that Joey has been in my thoughts all day and will continue to be in prayers .
Emdad	Thanks for letting us know. I think and pray for you all every day. I know I may sound like Pollyanna, but those around us could probably argue about who the biggest butthead is. You were simply better at putting a lot of it into words. You have shown continuing courage in not only expressing your anger, but your realizations of some of the gifts that you have received as well. You keep me hanging in there. Jeff G.
HiCourt	Jef and Shannon, I woke up at 4:30 this morning (unheard of for me) to find my wife awake. The first thing my wife said was "Today is the 'Pinto's' surgery." Because some of the original posts were a little abrasive, I've pretty much chose to stay away from your situation, but this morning, I must send word to you. Jenn has kept me casually informed about how things have changed-how hearts have changed. My heart breaks for you. I'm overwhelmed with emotion. You can't help questioning why his life would take a turn for the worse after you come to true acceptance of your "in-house angel". Maybe one day we'll understand life's big curve ball. For now, I can't tell you how Joey is going to do or how the two of you are going to handle this particular moment in his existence, but I'm sure of this-you've been blessed. You've got a lot of folks who support you and truly understand what you are going through. I agonize over the prospects of what is going to take place in the next couple of hours to all three of you. God willing, you will be able to continue the journey, to be strong for your little "Pinto". Today, all day, my thoughts and prayers will be focused on Joey. God Bless, Darin
Evesmother	It's surgery day today. I'm sick with a cold but have to take my late teen son (DS) out through the snow to an appointment we've waited for for 2 months. We are advised to pray unceasing...so know that throughout this day you Jefry and Shannon will remain in my heart and prayers for Joey are being sent from Canada...with love
Marg	Jef, Shannon and Joey, I haven't been able to get you off of my mind since your last post. I'll be thinking about you all day tomorrow as will a lot of people, I think. Margie
David & Judy Brown	hi jefry and shannon, just wanted to let you know we are praying and thinking of you.things will go good, keep you chin up and stay positive about everything.i know things have been tough in the last few weeks for you both and i wish you the best.we are getting ready to go thur the same heart surgery around may and iam not looking forward to that day .joey is a tough boy and you will get your time to play and lay on the floor and all that stuff a dad wants to do.joey knows you love him and g-d knows that also.you have been though alot and things can only get better.(JUST HANG IN THERE YOU HAVE TO BE TOUGH FOR JOEY AND SHANNON AND YOUSELF)you have alot on people thats cares here. please keep us posted on how he does your updates is going to keep me thinking positive for when vanessa goes for hers in may. I'M THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YA !!!! DAVID
brenda	My son went for his operation on the day that I was discharged from the hospital. I waited until he was out of OT B4 going home. I remembered sending my husband to NICU to check whether our baby was back or not several times. I can sense your worry and pain. I believed with your strength and courage, Joey can pull thru, just like Vinson.I will pray for your family and may God be with Joey all the way thru.
Jefry Klein	DEAR ALL; Tomorrow (March 8) Joey is going in for his heart surgery. The doctors now don't want to wait until April. Need less to say Shannon and I are a wreck. Joey has spent the last 4 weeks in the intensive care unit here at Rileys. His 6 month birthday is on March 25. In the 5 months that this little "PINTO" has been around, I have had the opportunity to learn so much about DS and know what special people bare them. That's right, SPECIAL. You people are really a blessing to all man-kind, and for those of you that don't believe in G-d, you will. Shannon has the opportunity to even learn how to even operate some of the ICU equipment (LOL). I look back at some of my notes (when I first found out that we were going to have a child with DS) and can't believe that I felt that way. I must have come off like a real butthead. Don't worry, I guess in real life I am a butthead. This is the scariest thing that I have ever had to face in my life. I have been to the Persian Gulf, been stationed in Korea (for 3 years), even told my mom and dad that I believe in Jesus (For a Jew, that is a no-no), but nothing compares to this. I want more then anything to look into his eyes (I can't because he is so drugged up) and tell him that I REALLY DO LOVE HIM, and have him look at me and smile. I want to lay him on the floor and blow on his belly. I guess I want to do all the things that dads do. But I want him to know more then anything, that I love him. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SURGERY. I have a lot of things that I need to tell him. He get leave us yet.

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