Update No. 1 concerning Jon . . .

Here’s what we know so far, but keep in mind . . . information changes without notice.

  • Jon has tested positive for MSSA staph infection (staphylococcus aureus).
  • There is still fluid in his lungs.
  • They performed a TEE test yesterday (TEE – A transesophageal echocardiogram is a special type of echocardiogram. It is usually done when your doctor wants to look more closely at your heart to see if it could be producing blood clots. Like an echocardiogram, the TEE uses high-frequency sound waves [ultrasound] to examine the structures of the heart.) Jon was required to swallow a tiny camera for this procedure.
  • Jon’s TEE was inconclusive—the doctor noted enough shadow or “vegetation” on the valve to be suspicious.
  • This type of staph is known to cause infection on heart valves, especially heart valves that have been altered/modified—Jon had an open-heart mitral valve repair in 2004.
  • Jon had a PICC line inserted yesterday to prep him for a six-week round of home-health antibiotics, but we just learned that line will need to be swapped out for a different PICC line tomorrow.
  • He was moved out of ICU late last evening to a step-down room.
  • His blood platelets are low, but they’re not sure why.
  • His appetite seems to be improving—he ate a pretty good breakfast and lunch today.
  • He could be discharged as early as tomorrow. No guarantee.

This has all been very overwhelming. Kathryn arrived Friday evening. Liz flew in yesterday from Houston. Todd and our three-year-old Grandson Finn, will fly in on Wednesday evening. Without their help, I may have been put out to pasture by now.

Thank you for your concern, prayers,
and heartfelt comments.

Even though it may not be possible to respond to each of your notes, please know I will read each and every one. As I texted to a friend yesterday—

“If life here on earth gets any more ‘exciting’ than this,
I don’t want to know about it.”

12 Replies to “Update No. 1 concerning Jon . . .”

  1. Thanks for each and every update Leslie – targeted prayers are so important. Good news that perhaps he’ll be coming home tomorrow. I know how he “loves” needles so I’m sure having a different IV inserted is his idea of a good time…NOT! Love you!

  2. Thank you Lord for answered prayer
    a loving supportive family coming alongside
    Leslie’s wonderful sense of humor
    Jon ready to come home to his sweetheart
    an enormous encouragement to all of us

  3. Thank you for the specific update. I have been praying for you and Jon since yesterday and will continue. Your lives are in His hands as are all our lives.

  4. Oh wow Leslie.. You both are walking through a deep valley. Will be praying our good Shepherd’s presence will be made real to both you and John.

  5. So grateful for the update, and it is very reassuring that Jon is in step down and eating. Indeed, info can change, and we pray it changes only for the good. Indeed too, no more excitement. How good the families are rallying, and little Finn will give Emma some fun, and 3 year old delight to all, even in times of sore distress.
    Prayers continue for Jon and Leslie.
    Love, Genevieve and Adolf

  6. Thank You Leslie for the update on Jon. Have been praying and will continue to pray expectantly that Jesus is going to do great things for both of you. Such a blessing that your family has rallied around you. Loves & hugs.

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