August 27, 2012

I know, "WOW! Two days in a row!"

Well, I spoke with Jason this evening and he is as ready as he can get for this surgery tomorrow. His mental state is up and he is looking forward to getting it over with. About the only thing that is a little out of sorts is that he needs to shave. Due to the treatment for the past several days, I guess about two weeks, he hasn't been able to shave because he has had to stay in bed the entire time, and he won't shave while in bed (I don't blame him - I wouldn't either).

The girls got a chance to say good night to Mommy and Daddy and again the network (wi-fi) wouldn't hold. It will be nice if there can be something done to improve that condition, as it is very frustrating for everyone, and the kids loose interest really fast when they can't talk to their mom and dad and the Skype picture isn't any good. I will be glad to have the girls get back to Bethesda, so that they can be reunited. Grandma and Grandpa are very happy to have them here, but it isn't the best of situations for them. They need to be with their parents, not grandparents. Thank you, for your continued support and for the continued prayers.

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  1. The Bowers!August 27, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    My husband and I try to use Skype but with the poor/slow internet connection on his end, it always drops or freezes. We have much better luck with Hangouts in Google. Give it a try!

    All the best to Jason tomorrow!

    Julie

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  2. LynnAugust 28, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Praying hard that all goes well!!!!!!!!!!!
    Psalms 130:1-2, 5-7 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications (5-7) I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Praying for Jason tonight for a successful and safe surgery in the morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Karen & Rob
    Livermore Friends

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  4. Coastie Mom in LivermoreAugust 31, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Mr. Ross, I am the USCG Mom whose son Ethan's Coastie banner is on lamppost directly oppostie Jason's next to bank parkinng lot. We in Pleasanton Military Families wonder if you could give us Jason's Bethesda address so we could write to him personally. my email is njbmermaid@yahoo.com. PRAYING FOR JASO, BRIDGETTE, JACKIET, ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS. Mrs. nancy Johnsen, in Livermore

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