Jen Ludwin Update: Unbelievable News

The most recent email recieved from my former colleague:

Greetings!



I know it has been awhile for an update, but the wait is worth it as I have some absolutely awesome news!

First of all, Jen has, as we all know, overcome some absolutely unbelievable odds. After close to 12 weeks of ICU, she is now BREATHING on her own and OUT of ICU! Two wonderful things. This also means she can finally talk. [Breathing and talking are two things I generally take for granted.] I would imagine that breathing on her own and talking are two things she is certainly enjoying now.


Jen has also had almost weekly reconstructive surgeries on her hands. Sandy Ludwin says, whereas Jen has lots more healing to go, she is progressing along the doctors’ expectations. The conversations now center on when she can move to the next space for healing as opposed to if she can move.


As always, the Ludwin family is most grateful for ALL support, both spiritually and otherwise. I know they are still shuttling back and forth between Columbus on a regular basis and can still use small meals or whatever food you can provide. See me if you can help in that way.


Once again, I see the power of prayer at work; keep those prayers coming!

Jen Ludwin Update

I'm going to get some prayer service stuff up here later, but I wanted to let you know that Jen has suffered some setbacks. Apparently, she is having some problems with fluid in her lungs. In addition, the doctors have discovered at least one tear in her lungs.

Please continue to pray for Jen and her family. These are some serious complications...miracles are in order.

"Recovery" is such a beautiful word

Good morning, All!

Here is an email that I just recieved from the same former colleague from Roger Bacon:

Greetings All!

I just received a brief note from Sandy Ludwin about Jen’s progress. Many of you have been asking, so I thought I would send a brief update: Sandy says she believes the prayers are working and that Jen has a long road to recovery ahead of her. Personally, I loved that update! Thanks for all of your prayers and concerns; keep it up! I believe all of the Ludwin family has been buoyed by the support and prayers sent their way.

Recovery is such a beautiful word.

Remember to come to the prayer service tomorrow night at Roger Bacon...6:45pm.

Peace,
BPJ

Prayer Service for Jen Ludwin on Wednesday at Roger Bacon

Friends,

Jen is making progress, so it is evident that our prayers for intercession are working. While our individual prayers are great, group prayer is even better. I like to think of the scene in Horton Hears a Who where the sound of thousands of voices are amplified in a colorful beam of energy...let's do it! Even if you don't know her, if you're free, come and see how one person can impact so many.

We'll be on the St. Francis Plaza on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:45pm. The more the merrier...let's overflow all over the entire campus. CLICK THIS LINK for directions. Here's a picture of where St. Francis Plaza is at Roger Bacon:

I'll be planning it with Bob Von Luehrte. We are both blessed to know Jen and were the adult leaders on retreats that Jen helped to lead. We don't have details yet, but email (in my "about me" page in upper right) me with ideas. There will be prayer, scripture, song, and more. We'll have a banner to sign and we'll video it to send to her and her family.

We'll need the following for sure:

• Vigil Candles (Can anyone donate?)
• Readers
• Musicians
• Someone that can procure a non-paper, durable banner to take up to her. Anyone know or work for a compassionate sign company owner?
• Videographer (anyone?)
• Photographer (anyone?)
• Bodies!!!!!
• People to pray with and care for people that may become overcome by emotions or Holy Spirit.

Keep praying! Our Father God is listening to our hearts and holding Jen in the palm of His mighty hand.

Peace,
BPJ

Jen Ludwin Update #5

Praise God!!! Jen is coming out sedation. She recognizes her family, but is still on the vent. Thanks again for the update, Jake!

Jen Ludwin Update #4

Courtesy of Jake Brians:



Jake visited the hospital on Friday. Thanks for the updates, brother.

Jen Ludwin Update #3

No news is good news, I guess. Jen has had a couple of good days. She is still gravely I'll, but the prayers are obviously being heard.

There was a prayer service this morning at St. Vivian Catholic Church in Finneytown. It was organized by Sandy's (mom's) CRHP group and her book club.

If any of you hear of further prayer services, please let me know. I'm going to contact BVL at Bacon on Monday about organizing a RB alumni prayer service this week (Wed night?).

To recap, as far as I've heard, Jen has H1N1 and a blood infection. I don't know which was first. She is on a ventilator and dialysis and, from what I've been told, she had surgery at least once to troubleshoot some problem organs. If you know more, or differently, let me know.

Keep on praying and ask more people to pray. You'd be surprised what people will do when asked.

Peace
J.

The message I just sent to Jen on facebook

Come on Jen...I want that return message...

Jenny Ludwin Update #2

I just recieved another email that was from Jenny's mother to my former colleague. Please pray even harder, if that's possible...Jen is struggling mightily.

From: Jenny's Mom
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:56 AM
To: Teacher at Roger Bacon
Subject: Re: Jen

Jen is worse and we are getting close to having pull life support. If she survives there will be amputation of toes and fingertips and they are worried about brain and lung damage. Temp and heart rate are going wacky right now.

It's not good news, but it's the only news that I have. Please pray hard...very hard.

Peace,
BPJ

P.S. If you are reading this because of the link from facebook put up around noon on 10/22/09, know that I can't read any messages or comments because I am at work. If you need to talk to me for some reason, you can email me. To get my email address, just click on the photo to the right and then click on the link in my "About Me" page that says "Email".

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Jenny Ludwin Update #1

This was forwarded to me by a former colleague at Roger Bacon. It is from Jenny's mother.

From: Jenny's Mom
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:36 AM
To: Teacher at Roger Bacon
Subject: Re: Jen

I can get my emails on my blackberry. Thanks for the prayers. She held her own last night. Is still unconscious and on ventilator and dialysis. Multiple organs have failed but they have been able to support them all. She is feisty and fighting for all she is worth.

Please, keep prayer for Jenny and Charlie Matthews. Charlie, the senior pastor at Mason Vineyard, is also still fighting for his life. Healthy man in his early thirties, wife and two kids, and double pneumonia. He's having a tracheotomy done today, so plays pray for a complication-free procedure and multiple benefits from the new airway.

Peace,
BPJ

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Wednesday morning sonnet

Sonnet II

at times it’s hard to see your presence here

it seems that nothing in this world goes right

we wait for word throughout the long, still night

we pray we find good news, not news to fear
the people that we love, that we hold dear
too often are the ones chosen to fight
the question often brought up, wrong or right
why is it that the Lord will not appear?
but just when all seems lost and hopes, they wane
the miracle for which we pray begins to show
the God in whom we trust, He shows His hand
the blessing may appear as lessened pain
it may be that this world, they must forgo
but rest assured, they’ve felt His love firsthand

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Urgent Prayer Request

Friends and Strangers,

One of my former students, Jenny Ludwin, is fighting for her life against the H1N1 flu in the ICU at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Jenny is one of the good ones...one of the most giving people I've met.

I had the good fortune to lead a retreat with her at Roger Bacon just before I resigned from there. She's on a ventilator and fighting a mean blood infection.

Please, please, please prayer for her. I know that there are so many people to pray for these days (including Charlie Matthews), but please include her in your talks with God.

If you don't pray much and don't really know how, just settle yourself, clear your mind, and read this. It doesn't have to be outloud, if that weirds you out.

Father God,
I lift up Jenny to your care. If it is Your will, please deliver her from this terrible virus. Father, I ask that You give strength to her lungs, that You clear her blood, and that through Your Son, Jesus, You heal her of all illness.

Father, allow us all to speak together for her in the words of David, "Oh Lord my God, I called to your for help and you healed me."

Through Christ our Lord we pray,
Amen

Thank you all...

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