To those who walked with us in prayer and encouragement...

Our hearts are so deeply broken, and our lives will never be the same. John was a happy, tender, kind, courageous and honorable husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, friend…and so much more! He has always provided comfort to our family as well as plenty of fun and laughs. John truly loved being an officer, and he would do it all over again - with no regrets. We will miss him dearly until we see him again in Heaven. We know this world is not our home, but this pain still hurts incredibly deep to the core. Our family is broken, but we will rejoice in sweet precious memories and the assurance that John is beside the Lord who loves him more than we ever could. John loved and was dearly loved – that is his legacy we will carry. Throughout the past week of battles, victories, joys, trials and prayers, the loving kindness and support has been amazingly beautiful and has forever humbled our family. If acts of kindness and love could have saved him, he would undoubtedly still be here with us. We do not understand, but we will learn to accept. John was a good man who lived a good life, so we consider our family blessed. He will continue to forever warm our heart and souls.

A tribute to John's life along with information about his legacy can be found at:

Monday, January 3, 2011

Us again...

Again tonight we are waiting for another trip to the OR. The imaging showed his heart still looked good but the other one showed fluid on the brain. The are hoping to get his platelets up to at least 100 so they can go in and put a shunt to drain the fluid. His platelets are still really low so they need to rally quick! They are pumping him with platelets and will continue to do so during the procedure but can't risk going in to the OR until then. The risk of bleeding is too high.

A new organ we haven't visited much this last week is his liver. Evidently, it too would like to make the list of issues. He is very jaundiced. They need to look closely at his liver and determine why it is not doing what it should. It has been called on in a big way this last week with all he has going on. All the meds could be the problem but it needs to get figured out.

They told Melissa that they needed to look at his liver and gallbladder and evaluate them. She fessed up that he no longer has a gallbladder. He lost that several years ago - it's not actually lost, it was removed. :)

Still working on that be still and know...
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    KEEING OUR FINGERS CROSSED...All our love, Ben and Alice Bauder

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Try to have an uneventful evening.
    Keep talking to him.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    My family & I are continuing to pray for John & yall's family & friends. We keep checking back to the blog several times a day in anticipation of positive updates & keep cheering for him to recover. We don't know you guys, but we're glad that you're keeping your family & friends updated as well as the community, for that thank you!

    -Val B.

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  4. Tammi JonesJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    That be still and know thing is a hard thing to do. We as humans are impatient. God has HIS timing, and when we turn things over to him and let him work his magic things always turn out for the better. Keep ur heads up and just remember God is in control, there is a reason why this scripture came to you. God has a way of answering all prayers in ways we may not understand. And by you writing this blog not only have you touched the lives of many other, you have created an army to fight this battle with you. Honored an officer, a husband, a father, a man, a everyday citizen who put his life on the line daily to protect and touch the lives of others. God bless you and your family. May he walk hand in hand with you all on the journey

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    We keep the fsith and hope alive in our hearts and prayers. As I came to know JD he was just out of High School,I watch,admired, learned from a young man much younger that I. JD, I need to tell you ,face to face, looking into your eyes ,the love and respect you have from me. Keep fighting, we will keep the faith.

    PN

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Our entire family (20) prayed together for JD last night at dinner. We pray today brings a stronger body and good news in Jesus Name. Stay strong.
    -Cassie

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Still praying hard and fast - I just keep thinking - just take care of him and keep him in Your hands - Much love and hugs - Vicki

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  8. Susan ReevesJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Praying for you Bridget and you whole family that Jd starts to wake and show signs of activity. Praying for Melissa and her Children that God will give them comfort and peace so that they will know that JD is in is hands. Praying Hard for JD to make a recovery.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    God can and God will. He is Good...Believing God with you and your family, that thy will be done. He will make a way.

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  10. Donna WinslowJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    God the Father does indeed have control of John's progress. Not only do I pray for John but for his family, and the medical team that is caring for him. I do know that sometimes it's extremely hard to stay in God's will because, as humans, we want to stay in control. Once that control is surrendered, then God can work His heeling in ways we can't even imagine.
    Prayiing for the healing that can come through faith that God can and will heal John's body and return him to his family.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    J.D. my brother in law enforcement. And friend you fought a good fight. But God needed you more. May you rest in peace. And keep an eye on the rest of us. Love ya. God bless your famliy for letting all of us be part of your life. Deputy M. Guajardo

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Our sympathy and love goes out to the whole Norsworthy family. We are thinking of you and praying for you. ~The Matus Family~

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    So sorry and so saddened by his loss. I send up prayers for you and your family for peace and grace. Rest in peace Brother.

    Deputy J. Kiser

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  14. Eloise LucasJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:30 AM

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    RIP brother.


    Joey Rodriguez
    Rods Towing

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  16. Keith MarreroJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    RIP John. You put up a good fight. I hope you are more comfortable now that you are in heaven.

    Family: My heart hurts as I heard the news this morning. I am soooo sorry for your loss. I was going to come visit today. I guess the visiting will have to wait a few days. Please let me know if there is anything my family can help with. Erickson has my number.

    John will be missed by many who respected & loved him.

    ~ Our sympathy, Keith & Jenn

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    My apologies, a text went out this morning to several law enforcement officers with the wrong information. He is still with us and we are still praying for him!!!

    J. Kiser

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  18. Shea CageJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Rest in peace, John David. Although I haven't seen you for a while, it feels like just yesterday that I saw you. You were like a brother to me...the one who taught me to two step and liked to mess with me. You will be missed so much. You will be in good hands with my brother now and both of you in no more pain.
    I pray for strength for the Norsworthys and know that you are in my thoughts right now. My heart breaks for you all.

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  19. Meredith DuncanJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

    Curtis and Meredith Duncan and family

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