I know I ask a lot of you guys and gals but I know I can count on you. One of my dearest friends in the world desperately needs our prayers. My friend and fellow Paulding Countian, Jane Martinez, was diagnosed recently with Hypertropic Cardio Myopathy (the genetic heart disease which is well known as a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. )
Her cardiologist sent her to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and after going through numerous tests, it was determined that she desperately needed open heart surgery. She arrived in Minnesota with her daughter and husband on Tuesday and had surgery today. Unfortunately, during the open heart surgery Jane developed major complications, one being that her heart ruptured. They have had major problems controlling the bleeding and have not yet been able to stablize her. She is in very critical condition, on life support and in ICU at St. Mary's Hospital at Mayo Clinic.
As Jane worked at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce for many years, I think some of you might know her. Jane has always contributed so much to our community but more importantly, she is a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is only in her mid 50's and has always taken such good care of herself, stayed in shape, eaten right, etc.- I always say she puts me to shame!
Please say a prayer for Jane and her family. Her husband Allen and her daughter Tiffany are at Mayo with her but I can't imagine how they must feel being all alone so far away from home, not knowing anyone there, and having their Wife and Mother struggle for her life. I spoke with Tiffany on the phone a little while ago and while she is trying so hard to stay strong, I can tell it is a struggle for her.
Would you please say a prayer for Jane and her family? Thank you!
Her cardiologist sent her to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and after going through numerous tests, it was determined that she desperately needed open heart surgery. She arrived in Minnesota with her daughter and husband on Tuesday and had surgery today. Unfortunately, during the open heart surgery Jane developed major complications, one being that her heart ruptured. They have had major problems controlling the bleeding and have not yet been able to stablize her. She is in very critical condition, on life support and in ICU at St. Mary's Hospital at Mayo Clinic.
As Jane worked at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce for many years, I think some of you might know her. Jane has always contributed so much to our community but more importantly, she is a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is only in her mid 50's and has always taken such good care of herself, stayed in shape, eaten right, etc.- I always say she puts me to shame!
Please say a prayer for Jane and her family. Her husband Allen and her daughter Tiffany are at Mayo with her but I can't imagine how they must feel being all alone so far away from home, not knowing anyone there, and having their Wife and Mother struggle for her life. I spoke with Tiffany on the phone a little while ago and while she is trying so hard to stay strong, I can tell it is a struggle for her.
Would you please say a prayer for Jane and her family? Thank you!
