Well, we now have a trachiostomy. J went down to surgery around 8:30 tonight. It did not take long and he was back in his room in a little over an hour. The surgery went well, but he has what the nurse described as something similar to a post nasal drip. This is making him cough and preventing some of the area around the trach from clotting. They have sedated him and given him a paralytic to keep him from coughing through the night. The area should clot and we will soon be back on track. It is however frustrating to have yet another complication.
Jane and I went in to see him, he is resting and he is in good hands. I'll let you know more through the day tomorrow. Goodnight for now.
Love,
Cara
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It's good to hear that there is some progress and again our thoughts & prayers are with you & the boys but particularly Jerry. God is watching over him and as it's said you will never keep a good man down, like Jerry.
Regards Ian
Continuing to keep you in my prayers! Love-EP
Good morning from your blog addicted friend! Tell J I will be gracing him with my presence soon. That will really get him up and around - ha!! I may even bring him that Bon Jovi poster! Love and prayers always. Have a great day!
Katie
Hey Jerry! Capt Terry here, I just wanted to send you a short note to let you know that I am continuing to pray for you and your family. Jerry; I will take whatever you can give as long as you continue to heal and move forward.
Cara and Hartfield family you are not alone during these difficult times. You see, the Hartsfield’s are part of our family at the 96 APS. Please don’t hesitate to call on the 96 APS if you need anything; we are all standing by and ready.
God bless Jerry and his family…
//signed//
Your family at the 96 APS!!
Great news keeps coming our way. Just keep it coming! Before you know it, he will be in Rehab. Just keep the faith and we'll keep on praying. Take care and God Bless.
Joey York
Cara & J & family, please know that you are all in our prayers. The saints of Central Presbyterian, Fort Smith are remembering you daily, and praying for God's healing Spirit to surround J and for peace to be with each of you. Blessings, Cathy Ulrich
I am a member of the 96 APS and have just returned stateside from overseas. I am sorry for the troubles that you face now but your family as well as MSgt Hartfield are in my prayers.
Hang in there. Things will continue to improve. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family. I am praying for all of you daily.
Angie
I am glad to hear Jerry is resting and doing well. Cara, you are in my thoughts and prayers daily as well as all of your family. Jerry will be up and out of there soon, I know he will.
I am here for you, whatever you or your family needs.
Cindy Underwood
Hi Cara,
You're going to make it....and so is J. Before you know it, you will be driving him back and forth to therapy. Everyone is sending positive thoughts your way and praying for you day and night. Take care of yourself,
Sugar
Cara & JH3,
Progress is good and J. seems to be making it each day.
We continue to pray for you all each day.
Jonathan Vansandt
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