Jake went into surgery around 8:15. The OR nurse said he entertained them until he was out. They asked him to relax and think about something he would like to do or be someday. He told them he wanted to be James Bond. They also asked questions about Jenni, and he said, "who?"

She said he was a very funny guy. 

Our first report was around 10:30. His sternum was opened and they were working on all the scar tissue from the previous surgery. At around 1:00 they reported that he was on the bypass machine and the valve was being sewn in.  At around 2:45 she reported that his sternum was being wired shut and then his chest. He should be going into CVICU around 4:00. 

For all of you who gave blood-Wow-How can we say thank you. It's such an amazing gift. I can't think of a better gift at Christmas.  The nurses were amazed at the amount of donations (10 units). They said they never see this much given for one person. We told them about our incredible church family. What a testimony to our God. Every volunteer commented on how loved he is by the outpouring of friends and family today. We are overwhelmed by your love and concern for him. 

4:00

He's out of surgery and he did great! Dr. Morales said, "Everything went as planned. He was very happy." It took 8 hours. Jake was on bypass for 2 hours and intubated, but that tube came out after surgery, so he is breathing on his own. He is pretty uncomfortable, but is being given morphine every 4 hours. His left lung is deflated a little, not collapsed, but the nurses are trying to make him cough. They are not worried about this, but please pray that his lung does not collapse and that it does not become a problem.

We will spend the night here with him. He very uncomfortable, but the nurses have been great and they are definitely making him as comfortable as possible! Good drugs and a lot of TLC. He wanted a cold rag on his hand. The nurse said that was a first request. 

We love you for the way you have loved us today and truly carried us through.