I am asking for your prayers

[Jim Nunn]

Today was not a good day I spent 13 hours at the hospital today.

My youngest son Kevin who lives with us has had the flu for the last week. Last night I heard him banging around the house and thought little of it as he is a sleep walker. There were no outward signs of any injury but apparently he fell and suffered a head injury. This morning he was acting groggy as if his flu fever had come back. At 8 AM he fell and could not get back up. I examined him and thought he had had a stroke. By 9:30 he was on the operating table for 3 1/2 hours of surgery. If he survived the surgery they only gave him a 25% chance of recovering completely and could have issues similar to a major stroke. The surgery went well but it is not clear if there will be any permanent issues.

A comment comes to mind that I heard many years ago "A man should never out live his children"


Jim Nunn

[marksolo]

That is aweful. I pray for the best for you and your son.

[Tapcho]

Oh man, sad news everywhere. I pray for your sons recovery and hope all the best to you and your family.

Tappi

[ccoyle]

It's on the way, Jim.

[sgoti]

Prayers sent up, sir (and will continue)!

Please keep us posted.

[Darwin]

Jim, you have my family's prayers for full recovery for your son. Hang in...miracles do happen. I flashed back to a telephone call that my oldest son was in the hospital in critical condition following being run over by an automobile with crushed pelvis, etc. etc. His doctor told me that if he survived, he likely would never be able to walk normally again. Well, he did recover, and well enough that he was later able to serve a tour in Afghanistan humping the squad heavy weapon over hill and dale.

[Fishcarver]

Jim: I hold you close to my heart. You are in our prayers!
Jim & Jill Roberts

[goodduck]

I am so very sorry to hear this. I and my wife are getting together with our Pastor and his wife for dinner tomorrow, and I will remember you and your son and ask our Pastor to pray for you both too.

There is a verses I like and I will try to remember whenever I am not doing too good and looking for comfort "Matthew 11:28-30 ~ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Also, a hymn I love so very much ~ "It Is Well With My Soul". I tried to type the song but I think easier to give you the youtube link and hop you will found comfort in it just as it did for me many times ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPSG_SpojY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPPSG_SpojY&feature=related)

[Ron0909]

Jim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Keep your faith Jim! Your son will pull through

Ron

[Tim Crowe]

Sad news indeed - You are in my thoughts

Tim

[hawkman67]

Jim,
Extremely Sad news to hear! My families thoughts, prayers, and concerns go out to you and your family.. May everything work it's way out..
Prayers,
Jeff

[chicharrero]

My prayers for your son and you.

[Gil]

Our prayers for your son's full recovery.

+Gil

[Inky]

Very sad news, you are in my thoughts and I hope for a speedy recovery of your son.

[paulhbell]

Best wishes. I agree with your quote, "a parent should not out live their child", that is sad.

[Rick Thomson]

My thoughts are with you Jim, hope your son makes a full recovery.

[peter taft]

My Thoughts are with you and your Family - Stay strong and think positive for your Sons full recovery.

[barrie]

Very sad news indeed - You are in my thoughts ... Barrie

[mbauer]

Hi Jim,

Sorry, to hear of the injury.

Prayers will be sent.

Hoping for the best for you and family!!

Mike Bauer

[Bomarc]

Nothing but good thoughts and prayers for you and your son Jim.

Hang in there.....

Mike

[cgutzmer]

Jim, we will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Take care my friend.
Chris

[Uyraell]

My family's Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Jim.

Though you and I have not often spoken here on forum, it is nonetheless a place of warm friendship and compassionate brotherhood; where indeed I have been treated with those same generous qualities. Accordingly:

May all go well with your son, and may his recovery be full and swift as is possible.

Kind and Respectful Regards Jim my friend, Uyraell.

[Gixergs]

My thoughts and best wishes to you and your family,I look forward to news of the full recovery of your son.
All the very best Phil (gixergs)

[willygoat]

I'm praying for you and your family Jim. No one should go through that.

[GreMir]

My prayers are with you and your family..........

[KCStephens]

Stay strong, Jim... Keeping your son in my prayers.

[Tom Lapinski]

Jim, prayers do work and there are a lot of people here praying for your son.

[cjwalas]

My thoughts are with you and yours. Strength to your son and may he be well.
Chris

[NStarkel]

I'll keep him in my prayers.

[rmks2000]

Jim,

We'll keep your son in our prayers.

[Don Boose]

A sad event, indeed.

You have my hopes and wishes for your son, Jim.

Don

[Phil]

I am in unity with the well wishes of everybody else for the speedy recovery of your son.

[John Bowden]

Jim I too hope for the best and will keep you and your family in my thoughts........

Please keep us posted wth updates

[airdave]

I'm not sure of where we stand Jim, but it really doesn't matter...
I wouldn't wish this on anyone, especially not their children.
I hope things turn out well.

[georgerutherford1861]

Prayers on the way...

Doug

[doctormax]

Hi Jim my prayers are with you and your family I have just returned from my doctors after been struck with this flu on new years eve I have had a miserable few days i hope and pray he recovers. I don't know what else to say other than may Jesus comfort and give him strength

[65Cycl0ne]

Thoughts and prayers to your son and your family.

[Rubenandres77]

Is sad to know about this. It must be hard for you and your family.
I wish the best for your son, hoping he gets well and can come out fine from this hard experience.

[TomW]

May God grant him a full recovery, and if not, may He give you the strength and comfort to carry on.

My prayers for you and your son. I have two boys of my own and can understand completely your sorrows and pain.

May God bless you and your son.
TomW.

[Vermin_King]

Our prayers are with you, Jim, for you and your family.

[jaska]

My prayers to You and your family

[piginapoke]

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I have a son and daughter so i really feel for you.

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery for your son.

Robin

[mperdue]

I hope that you hear good news before the day is out. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[jimkrauzlis]

Jim, you and your Son are in our prayers.

Jim

[Spacemen1969]

Oh my gosh, Jim, I so sorry about your son. You have all my prayers.

[twinslet]

We're with you, Brother. Expect a miracle!

[Scott K]

I must echo all that everyone else has said. My thoughts will be with you and yours.

Scott K.

[gregbal]

Very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Greg

[rjm]

All my prayers for you and yours, I know what it is to lose a son.
It was tough for a long time, I hope you'll never have to find out
what it's like.
Bob

[kenlwest]

Jim,

With all of the prayers and best wishes sent from your friends here on the forum, I don't see any outcome happening except positive.

Hang in there; God is with you and so are we...

Ken

[Peter Epps]

Jim,
Hang in there. I like the rest of your friends here, hope for the best.
Peter

[ct ertz]

I am so sorry, I will hope for the best and pray God my grant strength to everyone in your family who now need it.
Corey

[nebeltex]

i'm not the most religious person in the world (by far) , but i have no problem praying for an excellent and blessed outcome for the Nunn crewe. *hugs* and strength!

[milenio3]

Jim, my family and me are sending prayers for your son.

From a dad to another, with all my heart.

God Bless.

[birder]

Add me to the prayer list for your son, hope he does ok.

[Jim Nunn]

To one and all, your payers, thoughts and good wishers are greatly appreciated.

Kevin is being kept sedated but he did respond to questions and did show some control on his left side both of which are good signs. His neurosurgeon told us that when he came into the emergency room he was with in minutes of brain death.

Allan,

"It Is Well with My Soul" is a favorite of mine and considering the story behind the hymn very appropriate.

Jim Nunn

[ashevilleangler]

Very happy to hear that you have some good news during this extremely trying event. We will all continue to hold you and Kevin in our thoughts and prayers.

Curt

[isievert]

Will include your son and your family in my prayers sir. Hope everything will work out for the better. God bless you and your family.

[Loui]

My prayer to your son and your Family... -Loui-

[eric_son]

I hope your son fully recovers from this.

[goodduck]

That's good news. We prayed you and your son in our meeting, and we will contiue to keep you and your son in our thought.

[dto]

I just noticed this message thread, and I regret not adding my well-wishes sooner. Jim, I also pray for your son's speedy and complete recovery, and I was relieved to read your update. Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.

David T. Okamura

[rockpaperscissor]

I can't imagine what you are all going through. I wish your son a speedy and complete recovery. The strength of your faith will carry you through.

[Wyvern]

Jim,

Kevin, and your entire family, have my prayers and best wishes for Kevin's recovery.

Bart (Wyvern)

[tekzo]

hope the best for Kevin.

Rizky

[dansls1]

All the best to you and your family in this tough time!

[jimkrauzlis]

We continue to keep you and your family in our prayers for your son's speedy recovery.

Warmest regards,
Jim

[John Bowden]

Ditto what Jim said.

Tough way to start out a New Year............

[pdmccool]

Jim,

I am SO sorry to hear this! Your family will be in our prayers.

[peter taft]

Some promising signs - Keep praying and keep positive.... all the prayers from all the guys here will give you power and strength, this will have a good outcome - BELIEF !

[gregh]

Jim,
I too just caught up with this thread.
My prayers for your son and your family.
Glad to hear of some progress. Speedy recovery.
Greg

[Jim Nunn]

It is difficult to put my feelings into words about the response to my request. I will just say that it brings tears to my eyes.

They took Kevin off of the respirator today and stopped the "put to sleep" meds. There was more response from his left side but it looks like it is going to be long road to recovery for Kevin. He appears to fully aware of his surroundings and answers questions. When I told him our dog missed him he said "I gotta get home" and wanted to get out of bed.

Jim Nunn

[3Turner]

Jim....I as well just saw this thread and read through. My prayers for you, family and especially your son for an expedited and continued recovery.

Robert

[hawkman67]

Jim,
Again all of our prayers, and well thoughts are going to be with you and your son Kevin's time of recovery. God's blessing have been prayed for..
Well wishes,
Jeff & family

[Jason]

Jim,

I am really sorry to hear about your son. My prayers go out for you and your family in the tough time. I can not imagine what you must be going through, and just hope for a full recovery. God bless you and your family.

Jason

[Oldenburger67]

Hello Jim,

my best wishes for your son's recovery from Germany.

Thomas

[georgerutherford1861]

Jim,

Prayers continue, your son's desire to get home is a good sign, that kind of desire is a good motivator towards recovery.

Doug

[spgifford]

I'm glad to hear there is some good news, I will continue to keep your son and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[BrianTJohnston]

I so understand your feelings. About three months ago my 32 year old daughter suffered a cerebral haemmorage. She was in hospital and rehab for 10 weeks and was let out on 21st December. (best Xmas present of my life). Unfortunately she is still quite badly disabled physically (not mentally Thank You God) and they reckon she will eventually make a full recovery but it's a slow process and I'm not a very patient sort of person. That makes it difficult to keep up a positive attitude for her, but it is important to do so to help her cope.

I know things look black, but you have to keep reminding yourself that the brain is an amazing machine with the ability to "re-wire" itself, given time, to restore function.

So keep strong, and even if you feel close to despair never let your son see it; he needs your belief in him to encourage him to keep up his fight for recovery.

With my very deepest sympathy,

Brian

[opalmox]

Jim:

I know that I my coming and going on this board has been very hap-hazard as of late, and I know how much our children can scare the bejeezus out of us in so many and creative ways.

My thoughts and prayers go with you and yours for a full and speedy recovery.

[cdavenport]

I have three sons and know well the terror of seeing them injured/near death. I admire your strength. I know your wife must be going through hell also.

Good that you can express yourself in this forum knowing that people you have never met care enough about you and your family to respond.

Good fortune to you and yours in this new year.

[kenlwest]

Jim,

Your last message brings us all hopeful signs that, in time, your son will get back to normal. We have all seen alot of miracles over the years.

A couple of years ago, one of my neighbor's kids had a bad accident on a dirt bike. Broke his neck and was in a coma for a couple of months, and doctors were not very reassuring. When he finally woke up, he couldn't move anything below the waist. Fast forward: He is finally back home and is walking; albeit slowly. No noticeable brain damage.

My point is: The human body is a very mysterious and robust machine, and over time, it is just amazing the turnaround that can happen. It sounds like things are getting a little better already, and so we all remain vigilent and hopeful for the recovery that will surely happen.

Hang in there - the prayers will continue.

Ken

[Don Boose]

The last report sounds hopeful, Jim. Army-strong thoughts coming from this location.

Don

[Texman]

It is indeed good to hear positive words. My family and I also continue prayers.

And I too, know the heartbreak of seeing a child, your child, in a situation that
that Dr's said "has a mortality rate". It was an Army doc with no bedside manners.
God blessed me, and he is now almost 14, and I know God will bless ya'll as well.

[ju52man]

I pray for you and your son, and hope that he returns fully healthy, with no permanant problems.

[Dave Friesen]

There are those that have verbally responded, which is excellent, and then there are the 'lurkers' that have also prayed and are praying for you folks. Many don't often post stuff, but they do silently take part, as I have. Our prayers will continue and we hope things will turn out well. All the best to you and yours. Dave

[Yale]

Jim, let me second Dave Friesen's comment. Every forum member who is a human being -- and I think the percentage is quite high -- extends hopes and prayers for your son, for you, and for your family. Circumstances do not permit all of us to make individual posts, but those wishes are there. Not just limited to official members, either -- many of us have mentioned the situation to spouses and other familiy members, and I've no doubt that many of them echo our thoughts and hopes.

[whulsey]

Haven't been around much the last couple of weeks so just saw this. Hope things are improving. Good signs so far.

[AndrewO]

Best wishes to you and your son, now and always.
- AndrewO, in San Jose, CA

[Jim Nunn]

Once again thank you and a special thank you to Zathros. Your payers and concerns have not gone in vain. Kevin was transferred to a normal room today, He is fully aware and his memory is intact except for a short time before the accident which is typical for a major injury. His speech has not been affected and we have seen a big improvement in his motor control on his left side.
The neurosurgeons comment was "nothing beats being young and healthy when it comes to recovery". Now it is just a matter of hard work and time. We don't know how close he will come back to his normal self but I am optimistic.

Jim Nunn

[Darwin]

Jim, I'm so glad to see this progress report.

[sgoti]

Praise God!

If I may, there have been a couple of other threads and a comic that have been playing in the back of my mind these past few days.

The first thread was very much http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/cardboard-lounge/7995-not-good-day.html.

The second thread was the follow up: http://www.papermodelers.com/forum/cardboard-lounge/14790-my-daughters-accident-one-year-later.html

Miracles do happen.

The comic I want to share is this one from The Buckets (http://www.gocomics.com/thebuckets/2012/01/03)

Gonna be a good year indeed!

[Tim Crowe]

It's good there is positive news.

Sound like all our prayers and thoughts are working

Tim

[enigma]

love and prayers to your boy.

[the hermit]

been a couple of years since i posted last, just wanted to say i am glad your son is doing better. i know he will have a full recovery.

best wishes

the hermit

[jagolden01]

Here's to further improvement!
In our prayers, Jim.

[Jim Nunn]

Kaven was released on Wednesday afternoon. To be able to come home he had to be able to feed, dress and shower with little help. That will give you an idea of how far he has progressed. His doctors say that he is several months ahead of what they expected. His speech is slow but there is no slurring of words and he still has only limited control of his left side but that improves daily. Though the "M" word has not been used all of his family thinks that his fast recovery is a small miracle.

I am optimistic that he will for the most part have a full recovery but it will take several months for that to happen.

Again, thank you for all your support, for me your words of encouragement and knowing that you were sharing my concerns were a blessing.

Jim Nunn

[birder]

Nice to hear that, Jim! Great when a positive surprise in such a situation, hope he continues to recover fully.

[Inky]

This is great news. I am not sure how old he is but he seems to be strong willed. I wish the best to him and to the whole family.

[Gil]

Thanks for the good news Jim. God speed Kevin's recovery...,

Best regards, +Gil

[sgoti]

Jim, this is what we have been praying (and waiting) for- Thanks for the update!

I was concerned when we didn't hear any news for awhile, but figured you had your hands full and would give us an update on Kevin when the time was right.

Still praying for the best,

[Tapcho]

Very good news Jim. My regards to your family.

Tappi

[Zathros]

He sails are unfurled and he is on a new course. This new course God has set him on sounds very promising. Aren't all of ours? :)

[peter taft]

Great news indeed. The POWER of prayers go a long, long way - the BOSS was listening !

[Rubenandres77]

That's great news Jim. Good to hear that :)

[jmr248]

I am glad that many prayers for you and your family have been heard. It is always good to have a positive outloook on life and it reinforces our beliefs when we can all share in good news. Sometimes we overlook the many small blessings that we take for grant it everyday.
Joe

[willygoat]

That's wonderful Jim! I'm glad he's back home, as I sure is your family. Here's to a smooth final recovery! :)

[Jim Nunn]

An update on my son Kevin's injury. Motor functions are coming back rapidly and speech is normal and best of all I'm seeing his since of humor returning, he can be quite a clown. However his skull and wound is not healing well. We had to admit him this afternoon for more surgery. They are concerned that the skull is not closing and there appears to be a lot of dead tissue in the wound. All things considered this is not life threatening but it is serious especially if there is any infection.

Again thank you for your prayers, thoughts and concerns.

Jim Nunn

[Don Boose]

This is wonderful -- indeed, miraculous -- news, Jim. I hope that the wound will begin quickly to heal.

Don

[jimkrauzlis]

Wonderful news, Jim! You and your son continue to be in our prayers for a swift and complete recovery.

Jim

[John Bowden]

Fantastic news........

[bagpiper]

Jim I am so glad to hear that things are improving mate. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Regards
Jim