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Posted by Howard Cheek on January 9, 2017 at 12:53 PM
My youngest son Joshua's in the ICU right now, in critical condition.
He has Acute haemorrhagic, necrotizing pancreatitis. If you pray, please send one up for him..
He could use it about now.
Posted by John Tobias on January 9, 2017 at 12:55 PM
Don't pray, but wish you the best for your son.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on January 9, 2017 at 2:11 PM
A friend of mine had the same condition, was in a coma for almost 7 weeks, but recovered and has been fine (except for mild diabetes) for 15 years now. And my friend was in his late 60s. So there's hope, Howard. I don't pray, but I offer hope.
Posted by Barbara Graham on January 9, 2017 at 3:50 PM
I hope for your son a full recovery and for all of you the ability to get through this as well as possible.
Posted by Harley Goldman on January 9, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Very sorry to hear that, Howard. All my best wishes to your son for a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with him. 
Posted by Igor Doncov on January 9, 2017 at 5:40 PM
Sounds like a very serious situation. I pray that your son recovers from this. Hopefully he is getting the best of care.
Posted by Jim Zablotny on January 9, 2017 at 5:44 PM
Hope for a speedy recovery.  My thoughts are with you................................Jim
Posted by Jim Erhardt on January 9, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joshua and your entire family. 

Stay strong.
Posted by Lon Overacker on January 9, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Howardm,  My thoughts and prayers for both you and your son, and family.  
Posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 9, 2017 at 7:02 PM
Howard, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My father had that in his 40's,  and he just turned 96, despite 55 years of diabetes since then. There is hope.
Stay strong and positive.
Sandy and Jim
Posted by Ed Williams on January 9, 2017 at 7:45 PM
Praying for all of you Howard. May God bless you and bring you closer together through this tough time.
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 9, 2017 at 8:25 PM
Howard, wishing you and your family the very best in this extremely difficult time. Sincerely hoping for the best medical treatment and outcome for your son Joshua. 
Posted by Dennis Plank on January 9, 2017 at 9:58 PM
Howard.  I hope your son is getting the best of care and recovers soon.

 
Posted by Yun Gao on January 9, 2017 at 11:54 PM
Howard, I hope for your son a soon recovery.
Posted by Craig Myers on January 10, 2017 at 12:12 AM
Sending thoughts of strength and healing your son's way.
Posted by Elizabeth Arellano on January 10, 2017 at 12:42 AM
Will do.
Posted by Jim Gavin on January 10, 2017 at 3:10 AM
Already have and will continue to pray for you and your family.
Posted by Balan Vinod on January 10, 2017 at 5:45 AM
My prayers Howard ..for his recovery... !!

Balan Vinod
Posted by Hali Sowle on January 10, 2017 at 9:52 AM
Your son and your family are in our thoughts. I'm hoping for a quick and total recovery 
Posted by Hali Sowle on January 10, 2017 at 9:52 AM
Your son and your family are in our thoughts. I'm hoping for a quick and total recovery 
Posted by Keith Bauer on January 10, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Howard. 
We will raise up your son by name, and your family in  our prayers each day. 

Keith 
Posted by Brian Murphy on January 10, 2017 at 10:45 AM
Howard,
My prayers are with you and your family. I wish your son a speedy recovery.
Brian
Posted by Nancy de Flon on January 10, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Heavy-duty prayers being sent up for your son Joshua and your entire family at this time, Howard.
Posted by Sandra M. Apel on January 10, 2017 at 12:30 PM
May the health care providers caring for you son direct their excellent wealth of knowledge, energies, and care toward your son.  And may you feel the energies and strength sent your way from all family and friends. 
Posted by scott lanz on January 10, 2017 at 12:50 PM
Best wishes for your son and to you, Howard.  
Posted by Jerry Marella on January 10, 2017 at 6:39 PM
Daily prayers for Joshua and your family.
Posted by Bill Chambers on January 10, 2017 at 7:38 PM
Prayers and good thoughts going up Howard.  God bless!
Posted by Eva McDermott on January 11, 2017 at 12:38 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with your son Howard. 
Posted by Anil Rao on January 11, 2017 at 1:34 AM
Very sorry to hear about this, Howard. My thoughts are with your son and I wish him a speedy and successful recovery.
Posted by Wayne Jones on January 11, 2017 at 11:04 AM
Started praying last night when I saw this on my phone... healing, wisdom and strength for Joshua, his caregivers and for your whole family. 
Posted by Preston Birdwell on January 11, 2017 at 7:35 PM
My best wishes and prayers for you, your son, and the family, Howard.

How is he doing?
--P
Posted by Bill Fach on January 11, 2017 at 11:18 PM
Howard: Just saw this so it is my joy and privilege to lift up Joshua in prayer. I thank God for his doctors and caregivers and pray that the Lord will use them as His instruments of healing and restoration. Above all I pray that you find the joy in this trial and that your entire family will be strengthened and brought closer together. May God be real and near to you and Joshua in this time of need. >=))>
Posted by Patricia Brundage on January 12, 2017 at 7:15 AM
Amen to what Bill said and I add my prayers for your son's recovery. 
Posted by Mark Seaver on January 12, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Howard, you must be feeling like Job at this point.  You and your son are in my thoughts regularly, wishing for the best.
Posted by Preston Birdwell on January 15, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Howard posted an update in the NPN Lounge.
--P
Posted by gary phillips on January 17, 2017 at 11:43 PM
So sorry to hear that Howard.  I wish your son the best.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.