Not my usual type of post

[rmaynard 15,531]

This is not my usual type of post, but this is not a usual occurrence.

This Wednesday, January 18th, at 6 a.m., my 8 year old grandson will be undergoing open heart surgery to repair a defective mitral valve. He has had this condition since birth, but it has gotten worse in the last couple of months.

I am not the kind of person that ever asks for things, but if you are so inclined, your prayers will be welcomed.

Ryan is my first grandchild, and my little helper when I am working on the horses.

We know that he will be in the best of hands at Johns Hopkins Hospital, but I am sick just thinking about the 6 weeks of recovery that he has ahead of him.

[racinfool40 202]

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family Bob!!!!

[AMC RULES 37,132]

Consider it done, your family will be in our prayers Bob.

Wishing God speed to Ryan in his rehab. :handgestures-thumbup:

[massey 118]

Prayers sent for a successful procedure and a fast recovery.

[illinilefttackle 399]

God will watch over him-you and your grandson have our prayers- Thanks-Al

[JC 1965 1,530]

My family will be praying for Ryan and all his family as well. I have only one grandchild ( a grand daughter ) I worry when she just gets a cold. I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. I hope it will bring some comfort to you knowing that Ryan will have a lot of prayers sent on his behalf. Please keep us posted on his condition.

[Lars 526]

God will watch over him

Best wishes and warm thoughts sent from Norway ..

[dennist 139]

He looks like quite a trooper on that tractor and it is amazing how much youngsters can go through. I do believe you are having a tough time just knowing what he will be going through and you seem to be a great Grand Parent Bob! Best wishes that everything goes well.-Dennis

[dclarke 4,032]

Prayers headed your way Bob. Wishing Ryan a complete and speedy recovery.

[300zx 7]

God can do miracles! You and your family are in our prayers.

John

[SALTYWRIGHT 859]

MY GRANDSON IS 26 AND I STILL THINK OF HIM AS A LITTLE KID. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR GRANDSON. RUSS

[steamfitter 0]

bob my prayers are with you and ryan jim

[JimD 3,345]

I will pray that God guides the surgeon's hands, and that He heals your Grandson.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,332]

All the best to him. He will be fine and running around before you know it. Prayers are with him.

[stevasaurus 22,769]

Bob...you know that you will have tons of prayers coming from me as you and Ryan go through this. The very best wishes mate...and may God be with you and yours.

[Buzz 502]

Our thoughts and prayers for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

[Duff 206]

Our prayers join those of the other members, Bob. God is mighty and loving. He will watch over Ryan. May you and your family find peace in His care as well.

Very best wishes,

Duff :thumbs:

[Kelly 1,029]

Thoughts and prayers from all of the Hollister family

[dcrage 628]

Bob

I had that surgery done (I assuming that the valve will be replaced, if a valve repair is the path forward that is even better) 13+ years ago along with a replacement of the aortic valve -- Anyway the valve replacement surgery is major but pretty common and holds the promise of a long and productive life after -- I keep asking my cardioligist how long the valves are good for and he keeps telling me that something else is going to do me in -- Good luck to your grandson -- He is at a great hospital -- Prayers to him and your family

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,351]

Good luck Ryan and I hope your recovery is fast.

Hmmm.....6 weeks of recovery means you should be back on yer feet in time for Gramps to take you to the WH Show!

Mike...........

[smoreau 658]

Prayers are with you and your grandson Bob from Gabby and I

[64s 83]

Bob, Just set my alarm for 6 on the 18th. We'll say prayers before, during and after. Stay strong. George

[can whlvr 993]

thoughts and prayers here too,he will be in the best of hands and modern medicine has come along way,he will be better that before for many years of horsing around

[buckrancher 2,679]

Jo and I will keep him in our prayers Bob

Brian

[HorseFixer 2,012]

:( I am very sorry to hear that Bob, may the Good Lord bless him to a successful operation and a speedy recovery!

I too have Mitral Valve Prolapse. Prolly had something to do with the stroke I had 3 years ago. May God bless all of you

and ease your minds durring this time of worry. MJ & I will be praying for all of you.

~Duke