Tag: New Tribes Mission

Jonathan did well in surgery yesterday. The swelling in his stump is reducing. His next surgery will be on Monday, when they will hopefully start to close the wound. A plastic surgeon will be there in case there is a need for skin grafts. The doctors will be reading the MRI that was done on […]

It was a beautiful scene in Jon’s hospital room as the Leedahl family was reunited. Many hugs, kisses, and questions. Jon had surgery this afternoon to clean the wound and assess the muscles. He came out of surgery looking and feeling great!! Thank you for your prayers!! Another surgery happens on his leg on Sunday. Praise God for […]

Jon and Adie are very encouraged by all those who have praying, sharing Scripture, sending messages, and giving financial support. Praise God that the paperwork allowing Jaeden, Levi, and Jace to be brought to them from Papua New Guinea has been completed. In the next few days, the Jagt family will accompany them to join […]

Jon is continuing to receive blood, as his hemoglobin levels are still low. Pray for the swelling to go down and that tomorrow as he goes back into surgery to have the wound washed out that the muscle looks good so that no more leg needs to be removed. Pray for Jon and Adie as […]

Adie spent most of the day with Jonathan in his hospital room. Between napping, he is alert and talking. Jon and Adie are thankful for the excellent care that he is receiving at the Cairns Hospital. The planned surgery for Sunday has been delayed until Monday, so that he can eat and rest before going […]

From Adie… “Jon is out of surgery. He looks good. There will be more surgery on Sunday to clean up the wound. God has his leg. God has a purpose. My first thought of why was quickly answered with, ‘I have a BIG plan.’ “Michelle Thompson is taking very good care of me. She’s been […]

Yesterday Jon was in a very serious road accident on his way home from the hanger. His right leg has a compound fracture and his left foot is also seriously damaged. Here is an update from Jon’s mom Cam: “Jonathan is still very critical, but he is stable enough to be flown to Cairnes, Australia. The […]