Jim's daughter Jami shared that Jim was in a Go Kart wreck and was in the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here is the update from her on his condition:

Finally saw Doctor. Basically his spine is pretty messed up. C2 vertebrae is bad but c6 and c7 - the ligaments are disrupted all around them. He also has chronic/narrowing (old age) in portions of his back. So they have to make a plan how to proceed with surgery (surgery is likely - unless Jesus gives us a miracle). Multiple areas - different issues - may require different access points? Brain bleed is minimal and they aren’t worried about it. Neck bleed should resolve on its own.

* we deeply appreciate all the prayers and love. I know dad is “one of God’s Favorites” - I’m sure many of you have heard dad say that to you.

I’ll try to post major updates as I get them.

For those who did not know - he also has 2 broken ribs and a broken clavicle. Those are clean breaks and look like they will heal well. Please pray for his neck and back. Thank you.

Prayers that they get him fixed up like new!

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Thank you for the update, will be keeping Jim in my prayers.

Dave

Praying for Jim. I met him on the previous site we were on before becoming this one. He has always been one of my favorites. Kind and patient in replying to my noobie questions and a Godly man.

Murphy

UPDATE 5/13 -
Dad will go into surgery today at 10:30am to
fuse his Spine from C5-T1. Appreciate prayers for him!
Ya’ll are amazing group of friends.

Prayers for his surgeon to have steady hands and for Jim to make a full recovery.

Dave

Prayers sent. Thank you for keeping us informed.

UPDATE 5/13, 6:40pm
Surgery is finished up and all went well.
Currently waiting to see him as he comes
out of anesthesia. All tests for nerves
were good. They fused the C5-T1.
The c2 is fractured badly but they hope
it will heal with cervical collar.
We have not seen him yet but are very happy
all went well with surgery. We are thanking
the Lord for this.
We will keep updates coming as we get more news.

Lord that must have smarted some for sure. Glad to hear the surgery went okay. He reminds me of a tough old codger, and a big brother type of guy I never had. I could have used a guy like him for a big brother a long time ago.

Dad is such a trooper! This feels like a huge milestone.
He still has a big road to walk down but he’s fighting through.
Thank you for all the prayers!!
Please keep praying for his recovery.

Still praying.

-AaronB

Thank you for all the updates.

Praying for him.