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Jake Hess Improving

With nurses singing ³Happy Birthday² to him on Christmas Eve, Jake Hess celebrated his 76th birthday in the intensive care unit of a hospital near Columbus, GA. Jake¹s condition is slowly improving from a heart attack he suffered on December 14. A family spokesman said doctors indicate that a case of pneumonia he developed after the heart attack has cleared up. Nurses presented Jake a Santa Claus and a snowman on his birthday, then offered an apology. "We couldn't find a male angel," the nurse said. "That's what we wanted."

Family members say they continue to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and concern shown by Jake¹s friends and fans and hope everyone will keep Jake on their prayer list in this difficult time.

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Author: AGM | Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 12/29/2003 | Category: News & Scoops Comments: 14
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Jake Hess Improving

With nurses singing ³Happy Birthday² to him on Christmas Eve, Jake Hess celebrated his 76th birthday in the intensive care unit of a hospital near Columbus, GA. Jake¹s condition is slowly improving from a heart attack he suffered on December 14. A family spokesman said doctors indicate that a case of pneumonia he developed after the heart attack has cleared up. Nurses presented Jake a Santa Claus and a snowman on his birthday, then offered an apology. "We couldn't find a male angel," the nurse said. "That's what we wanted."

Family members say they continue to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and concern shown by Jake¹s friends and fans and hope everyone will keep Jake on their prayer list in this difficult time.

About This Article - Jake Hess Improving

Author: AGM | Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 12/29/2003 | Category: News & Scoops Comments: 14
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  1.    ~ 12/29/2003

    My prays are with jake and his family. Jake is a fighter, that is for sure. :cool:

  2.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 12/29/2003

    's avatar Praise the Lord! What wonderful news! God is still in the healing business! I'm so glad we will have Jake a little longer. :thumbsup:

    God is good all the time & all the time God is good. 

    Elaine Harcourt

  3.    ~ 12/29/2003

    What wonderful news! Jake is a real fighter and we all are praying that he continues to make progress each day! PTL! We love you Jake,
    Sally Terry

  4.    ~ 12/29/2003

    :thumbsup:

  5.    ~ 12/29/2003

    We will keep on praying for Jake and his family! May each day bring more news of improvement! We luve you Jake!! And Happy belated Birthday!!!

  6.    ~ 12/30/2003

    The news about Jake today is encouraging. We are praying for his full recovery.

    If I may, I would like to share a couple of memories which may be of some interest to a few of Jake's fans. When I was growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, in the '50s my buddy and I never missed a Blackwood/Statesmen concert. When I first saw Jake in concert he was still single. Then, in one concert, Hovie announced that Jake was to be married. Some time later, Jake was walking with a cane, and Hovie observed, joking of course, 'I think he sassed her, and she kicked him.' It would be years before I knew of Jake's lovely wife, Joyce.

    Once, at an outdoor concert, my buddy and I went over to talk with Jake. We expressed surprise that he was eating a snow cone just before singing. Jake laughed and said that some people don't even eat before singing, but that eating never bothered his singing ability.

    My buddy was Tommy Rainer, who later sang lead in Dan Huskey's Revelaires quartet, and still later in the Deep South Quartet, the Homeland Harmony Quartet, and others. When Jake was married Tommy rented Jake's former apartment. He told me Jake was always helpful and Kind to him, as we would expect of Jake.

  7.    ~ 12/30/2003

    JAKE' AT A FORT WORTH gAITHER HOMECMING YOU SAID YOU LIKED MY SPORT COAT . i LIKED YOUR BROWN PANTS, WE NEVER DID TRADE.! gOD BLESS YOU GET WELL!! SING SOMEMORE

    LOVE YA jIM aLEXANDER

  8.    ~ 12/30/2003

    Our prayers shall continue to be with Jake and his family, he is was of the great in the gospel music world, and we love him so dearly Tim and Carolyn Aden

  9.    ~ 12/30/2003

    When I was a teenager 50 years ago, I would always take my Grandmother to see Jake in Birmingham at the all-night singings and he has always been an inspiration and spiritual guide in my life. He has faced difficulties before in his lifetime, and I pray he overcomes them again this time. My prayers are with Jake and his family for a speedy recovery.

  10.    ~ 12/30/2003

    When I was a teenager 50 years ago, I would always take my Grandmother to see Jake in Birmingham at the all-night singings and he has always been an inspiration and spiritual guide in my life. He has faced difficulties before in his lifetime, and I pray he overcomes them again this time. My prayers are with Jake and his family for a speedy recovery. :thumbsup:

  11.    ~ 12/31/2003

    Praise the Lord! We're THRILLED for Jake's improvement! Also a belated Happy Birthday to you. We will share the good news with our friends and family and pray for you're continued improvement.
    Lillian and Debbie Prince :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

  12.    ~ 12/31/2003

    I thank God that He is with our dear Bro. Jake. My prayers are with you, Bro. Jake. Marlene

  13.    ~ 01/01/2004

    God is great and mighty and he can make a new heart if he wants, cause he made us and he knows every hair on our head. Hang in there Jake God's not ready for you just yet. Just take one day at a time.

  14.    ~ 01/02/2004

    :whistle: Sure glad to hear Jake is doing well and that His wonderful voice will continue to be on the Southern Gospel Music scene. He is such an inspiration to all who know his music ..



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