Category Archives: Jason, Jenn and Ryan

Updates about my friend Jason, who is battling cancer, his wife Jenn and their son Ryan. Jenn has been my friend since we were three years old. Her husband Jason is a great guy and Ryan is such a super imp who is also cute as could be. Any all prayers, good thoughts, and healing sent their way would be so appreciated.

Jason Update: August 22nd


Okay folks seriously need everyone to throw some healing and love to Jay, Jenn and Ry. We were looking pretty good and like he would be getting out of the hospital to do some time at home, but not yet. … Continue reading

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Jason Update Aug. 4th


I spoke to Jenn this afternoon and after some great progress there has been a backward slide with Jason. Yesterday the chemo side affects kicked in. After starting to gain weight he became nauseous and is not interest in eating. … Continue reading

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Jason update , 2011


Jason came through the surgery well and while weak is progressing nicely. One of the two chest tubes was removed and the larger smaller unit. The news on the lung is that it was full of infection. The samples of the lung to … Continue reading

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Jason update: July 29th


This morning I am going to post Jenn’s words on Jason. Please continue to pray for them and sending of love, healing and energy. Also seriously pray for Jenn as she is not a morning person! The parade of professionals … Continue reading

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Jason update 7 28 11


Due to pain in his back and difficulty breathing Jason was moved back to Karmanos from rehab over the weekend. It was determined that one of his lungs collasped and a chest tube has been inserted. This is due to … Continue reading

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Jason update: July 20, 2011


Well we have hit a wrinkle. That wrinkle is Jason. Jason is trying to sign himself out of the rehab today. In realty it is not an option. He needs to stay where he is. The problem is that he … Continue reading

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Saturday, July 16th


Second full day in Michigan, last day here this time around and Jenn’s birthday. Ry and I are hanging out at the house. Cleaning and playing video games. Guess who is doing what? That 6-year-old cleans like a mad man … Continue reading

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Friday, July 15th: Jason & life update


Back in Michigan for the weekend. With Jenn and Jason at the hospital waiting. What are we waiting for you ask? The okay to move him to the rehab ward! They’ve confirmed that we are dealing with cancer, but he is … Continue reading

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Jason update: Tuesday, July 12, 2011


  It has been a dramatic couple of days. First let me say that there has been improvement in Jason’s status. They never got around to putting the feeding tube in and yesterday he was actually able to swallow so … Continue reading

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Update on Jason


I’ve made it to Michigan and have gotten the latest news on Jason. What they think is happening is that the lymphoma is attacking the roots of the nerves that are at the top of his spine. This is inflaming the nerves … Continue reading

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