June 22

Hello my friends. Just a quick report on Leslie: She is doing well and starts outpatient rehab Tuesday. Needs love and support and intermittent outings. I probably won't be blogging here for awhile but I am setting up a new blog: daninthelionsden.blogspot.com

My other news: my son Dan is in the hospital with probable cancer, not yet fully diagnosed. he is 20 years old and I would appreciate all who love the LORD our God to be praying for his full healing. I am copying below an email I sent out to friends:
Well, I have just gotten some real sleep and it feels good. That is about all that feels good. Yes Dan has some growths on his liver and pancreas. No definite diagnosis yet. Possibly pancreatic cancer or lymphoma. One is bad, one is not as bad.
The reason some of you were confused is that I had Ashley's (Dan's girlfriend) Mom Terry write the email for me since i was at the hospital for a couple days.
Short summary: Tuesday eve we took Dan to the hospital for what we thought was appendicitis, and on the CT the appendix was normal and there appeared several lesions on his liver and one on the pancreas. We thought it might be a parasitic cause from traveling abroad, but we needed to transfer him to a bigger hospital (we were on vacation in Tahoe) in Sacramento. And here we are at Sutter General.
Let me tell you our strategy:
We are going to FIGHT!
we are going to PRAY!
We are going to BELIEVE our great GOD and KING to do a miracle and be glorified in our Dan and in our lives and in the lives of all we encounter on this path.
Please join us in the battle.
We love you and thank you for all your prayers on Dan's behalf.
Those of you who know him, know he loves Jesus with all his heart and is one of the most amazing and talented people on this planet. i know God must have a great work ahead in his life for him to do for this attack to be mounted against him. Put on your armor and let's STAND FIRM TOGETHER
Love Jamie

June 9 update

I was able to spend most of Friday with Leslie and she is definitely making progress. She can go up her stairs albeit slowly and carefully and her independence is growing daily. She loves to have visits and take walks down the street with another person alongside. You might even ask if she will go out for a coffee/tea for a short getaway from the house. Keep praying for the important mental and emotional side of the healing process which will continue to happen with help and our love and care.
SHE IS THE MIRACLE WOMAN!

May 31 - breaking news!

Breaking News! Leslie is home today! Those who have brought meals in the past may want to offer meals at this time. Visitors will be welcome maybe not many at first, but keep in touch.

May 30

Another homecoming is looming ahead for Leslie.... FRIDAY! Yesterday I spent several hours with her and she is doing very well! Her walking is improving and she is able to put on and take off her brace without help. She is a wee bit nervous about coming home which is normal but I think she will do very well. As you can imagine the mental challenges as well as the physical challenges are huge but I have confidence "The Miracle Woman" will overcome them. Keep praying and encouraging her!

May 22 A Good Day!

Dear Leslie-lovers, I had the honor of being with Leslie today and she was amazing. After arriving at St. Mary's on Friday and being out of it for a couple days she is getting less medication and doing much better. She walked quite a bit today and was able to accomplish her therapies with flying colors. Tomorrow the team meets to discuss how long it will take Leslie to finish adequate rehab and be discharged home. I am very pleased with St. Mary's rehab personnel and it only took me 30 minutes from Leslie and Ray's home in Berkeley. (and we even hit traffic crossing the bridge) So don't be shy - go and visit her. I do think the late afternoons/early evenings are best because she is kept fairly busy all day with various therapies. Ray is going out of town Saturday for a week, so it will be important to have some other visitors. Please give me a call so we can spread you out over the week. Thanks. Don't forget to keep praying too. My number is 209 712 1729.

May 18 a new home in the city

Wel,l Herrick was full and did not work out so Leslie has moved to St. Mary's Hospital for her rehabilitation process.
450 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-668-1000
Her room is 457 which is our childhood street address in Altadena:)
I know for many of you a trip to the city is hard, so we are trying to coordinate visits so there will be at least one visitor each evening. Could you call me and "sign up" for a day? My numer is 209 712-1729. Pray for her physically and mentally. this is a BIG challenge for her to get up and moving and requires a determination she needs to reach on her own, with some gentle nudging. Thanks. Jamie

a new home, sort of

Yesterday I had the joy of spending the day with Leslie and watching her get out of bed FOUR times and walk from her bed to the door and about six feet down the hall. She needs a great deal of encouragement since her strength is dimished by beng in bed so much. But she is doing it! Wow! The doctor took out the staples today and tomorrow she is moving to Herrick Rehabilitation Hospital in Berkeley. That is where she was before, so many of the staff know her and can continue to help her mobilize her body. The dostor said 5-7 more weeks of wearing the brace. :( He will do serial x-rays to deermine the extent of the healing and fusion in the vertebrae. I know visits and calls are welcome. Join the cheerleading fan club for Leslie as we help her through this next phase.