Definitely will be praying for JKB and Dianna

terry wrote:

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

Was he in Military? They may can get a Helicopter in … they seem to have pulled some strings here before.

Lt. Col. JKB was career Air Force
 

 
I’m sure the VA is involved then.

Latest update on JKB
From Diana
" critical but stable condition on a lot of intensive support - both equipment and medication"

Daze, I'm not aware of anything else that we can do at the moment.  The cash donations are probably the best right now.  I believe 2 of his children are there and I'm sure expenses will be adding up.  If I hear anything I'll pass it on right here.

We heard a sermon this morning that I think was delivered with purpose, "wait with expectancy, When things look at their worst, that's when God like to show up.  The answer to our prayers is enroute" 

Please continue to pray with expectancy and an attitude of faith that Josh will be healed.  And thank God for his healing

Any updates on Josh??? still Praying

I pray that Josh comes through this with a positive outcome and returns to wrenching on his Mustang. Hang in there,  buddy!

Get well soon Josh.  Prayers for you and your family.

In our prayers.

Continuing to Pray.

sending up prayers for a quick and speedy recovery

UPDATE ON JKB
While I had first reported that he had Covid Pneumonia, I have learned over the last few days the Josh had contracted Blastomycosis.  Google it!!  This is a very serious illness that came to light recently at a paper mill in Escanaba, Mi.
Funny how things work in our society.  After I posted about Josh being sick and hospitalized, I received a text from another member of this forum with information about this fungus at the paper mill and the fact that Josh had been building a new garage and around lots of lumber.  I passed on this information to Diana and she then discussed it with the Doctors.  They ran some tests and discovered this fungus. He had also contracted Covid during a cruise he took to Alaska last month.  Apparently the covid had knocked his immune system down enough to allow what would normally not be a big deal to take over his body.  If this member wants to be known it's up to them.  I have expressed mine and Josh's family's sincere gratitude for sharing this information with this member.
From Diana:
He is critical but semi-stable meaning he bounces up and down on labs and vitals/oxygenation. He is septic, trying to support him enough to give antibiotics and antifungals time to work. 
He is very puffy from third space fluid issues, but, his intravascular is very dry so it’s like juggling several balls in the air.  
This is all I know Everyone. Please continue to pray, keep faith and wait with expectancy.  

Mel and I will keep you in our prayers JKB!

Thanks for update Terry.

My wife Dianne is the one who reminded me about the outbreak in Escanaba this past spring.

At least now, the doctors know how to proceed with treatment.

Get well JKB.

Prayers and best thoughts for your speedy recovery, my good friend.  And many thanks to Diana, Lisa, and Terry for keeping us in the loop