bad news boys

[Ice_man_08]

Well I haven't been on or posted in a while I have been going through a pretty tough time. On feb 24th I was admitted into metro health in GR and was diagnosed with meningitis. While I was sick I contracted a rare disease called trasverse malitis ( sorry not sure how its spelled exactly) basically it infected my spine and started to eat at my cord. I am 75 percent paralyzed now from my chest down. While I was at metro as well I also A febed and had a sustained

Heart rate of 228 beats a min. I had that feeling of doom and thought "that was it for ole big jay" right now I am at mary free bed in downtown gr. Been here 2 weeks and am being discharged on the 23rd. Right now I am able to walk very short distances, my balance is bad and I have a ton of nerve pain in my legs. Doc says I should be able to get about 60-80 percent of my walking back but its going to take a ton of time. Please don't feel sorry for me as this has to be gods will and I will make it back out on the big lake. But I wanted to update everyone. If anyone would like to visit me the hours are anytime after 5 pm me and I will give you my room number. I hope to see you guys out there soon. Jay

[JWheeler]

One day at a time Jay!

[jimbobber]

Hang in there Jay hope you are well soon .

[diesel]

man jay hope you get well enough to do some fishin bud.

[pulpfishin]

Get well soon! No worries, the fish will be waiting! Battle on big guy, battle on!

[Grant Sadler]

Hang in there MAN you'll get-er Done we are all praying for ya man:cool:

[buster107]

Hope you get better!!!!

[UBDSLO1]

Get better soon there bud!

[fishsniffer]

It was good to see you the other day jay. Keep getting better

[DIRTY DOG]

Keep fighting man, never give up,well all see you back out there.

[Rascal Trophy Fishing]

God's speed for your swift recovery pal, keep up the fight.

[Just Hook'n]

I couldn't believe it when I heard it Jay.

I wish you and Carol all the best and a speedy recovery.

[GLF]

Need to toss out that bad deck of cards and get a new one.

Get well Jay!

[Ice_man_08]

Thank you everyone for your kind words!!!

[Idle Time]

Because of your comment about being God's will, remember this is God's will as well...

Psalm 34:17-18

17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;

he delivers them from all their troubles.

18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Hang in there!

[Ice_man_08]

Thank you OLDCOOL for coming to visit and talk fishing! It was great to meet you!

[Priority1]

Jay, I'm praying for your speedy recovery.

[Blaze]

We've never met, but i sure wish you a speedy recovery! Get well soon! I wish you the best of luck.

[Ice_man_08]

Well boys my time has come. They are discharging me tomorrow and I will continue my treatment with the va. I am pretty excited as I haven't been able to sleep in my own bed for just about a month. I am excited to go home to my wife and hunting dog!. No word on when I will be able to go back to work or even if I will be able to. May need to find a desk job. Still not 100 percent more like 50. But thank you all for your prayers and kind words. I am by no means out of the woods yet and may never be, but at least I will be home with my family.

[fishsniffer]

great news jay:thumb:

[Just Hook'n]

Awesome man. It's hard being away from home. Great positive step Jay.

[Mushy's Dad]

Jay,

Get well real soon. The best medicine you can have is being home with the dog and family.

Regards,

Tom

[Yankee Troller]

Get better man! Fish will be waiting for you!