There was little definite news from the update we received only a short time ago, but we did learn that Jesse looks much better today. Theres not much to know yet because test results arent in.
While Jesse was still sedated after surgery, doctors took samples of fluid from several areas of his body and they said that an area of concern is one of his shoulders, but they didnt work on that area because more extensive surgery would have been too much for him at that time.
Tomorrow they will go into the still-open wounds of the arm and the foot to clean them.
They think this began because of a blister, on one of his toes, which was caused by work boots.
There is some good news. Although there are two places - his arm and foot - where the doctors say they know the culprit is the flesh-eating bacteria, the hip wound, which is the third area where they removed flesh, was only a large abscess.
Other good news is that, although his blood sugar level was above 800, it is now less than 200.
Id like to tell you all something which will illustrate what kind of person Jesse is.
Jesse is single and it was one of our female friends who convinced him to go to the hospital. After taking him to the emergency room, she rode with him in the ambulance which transported him from the first hospital to the one where the surgery was performed, and she has remained with him since. She told me that he has not complained even once although every time theyve asked him what his pain level is on a scale of one to ten, before and after being given pain medication, he has said, Ten.
As they were taking him in to surgery the last thing he said to her was, Promise me that youll get something to eat and that youll get some rest tonight, and the first two things he said to her when he woke up was, Did you eat breakfast? and Did you get some sleep last night?
Jesse really is one of the nicest, kindest, and most selfless people Ive ever known.
I will print this thread so that Jesse can read it, so, if youd like to write a message to him in addition to praying I know that he will appreciate it.
Thank you all, again, for your continued prayers.
UPDATE for Jesse.....please REPLY to pax_et_bonum
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3157191/posts?page=81#81
Grateful prayers lifted, for Jesse, and all who know and love this fine young man.
Dear Lord, hear our humble prayer.
Tatt
We have a prayer group on facebook.I just updated them.((((Hugs))))
Thanks for the update. Continuing to pray for Jesse and his family.
Thank you for keeping us informed. Prayers continue...