Queen Esther

“No-Blood” Open Heart Surgery For Jehovah’s Witnesses… For Cindi’s Mom

It doesn’t matter what sex you are, what race you are, what country you are from or what religion you are… Heart valve disease has and will continue to impact most segments of the population.

Recently, I received a note from Cindy about her mother who needs heart valve replacement. Cindi’s mother is Jehovah Witness. As a result of her faith, Cindi’s mother requires a no-blood surgery. She writes to me, “Dear Adam – My mother was recently diagnosed with needing aortic valve replacement and a bypass. She is a Jehovah’s Witness and requires “no-blood” open heart surgery. Do you personally know of anyone ever having this done? My brothers and sisters and I are gravely concerned. We have our doubts about the no-blood heart surgery. I would love to hear from you. Cindi”

So you know, I’ll be the first to admit when I don’t know something. And, this question definitely positioned me in the land of “I don’t know.” That said, I was very intrigued to learn more about practices of Jehovah’s Witnesses as it relates to no-blood or bloodless surgery.

In doing some web research, I came across the following information specific to no-blood heart surgery for Jehovah Witnesses from The Watchtower:

For Bible-based reasons, Jehovah’s Witnesses refuse blood transfusions. But they do accept—and vigorously pursue—medical alternatives to blood. “Jehovah’s Witnesses actively seek the best in medical treatment,” said Dr. Richard K. Spence, a director of surgery at a New York hospital. “As a group, they are the best educated consumers the surgeon will ever encounter.”

Specific to open heart surgery, doctors have perfected many bloodless surgery techniques on Jehovah’s Witnesses. Consider the experience of cardiovascular surgeon Denton Cooley. Over a period of 27 years, his team performed bloodless open-heart surgery on 663 of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The results clearly demonstrate that cardiac operations can be successfully performed without the use of blood.

Denton Cooley – Heart Surgeon Legend

To assist doctors in providing treatment without the use of blood, the Jehovah’s Witnesses have developed a helpful liaison service. Presently, more than 1,400 Hospital Liaison Committees worldwide are equipped to provide doctors and researchers with medical literature from a data base of over 3,000 articles related to bloodless medicine and surgery. “Not only Jehovah’s Witnesses, but patients in general, are today less likely to be given unnecessary blood transfusions because of the work of the Witnesses’ Hospital Liaison Committees,” notes Dr. Charles Baron, a professor at Boston College Law School.

To this point, I have previously blogged on the the use of blood banks. Two of the big questions related to blood banks prior to open heart surgery are, “Should I Donate My Own Blood Before Surgery?” and “Are Blood Transfusions Safe?”

I hope the information above helps Cindi and her mother get a little more comfortable about a no-blood operation for a Jehovah’s Witness. Do you have any thoughts for Cindi? If so, please leave a comment below.

9 hours ago, John Lindsay Barltrop said:

"Intrepid traveller" You are what one calls an "Internet Troll"............defined as, (by Wikipedia): In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory,^[1]extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the intent of provoking readers into an emotional response^[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal, on-topic discussion,^[3] often for the troll's amusement............

My comment still stands "get a life"

Thank you Brother John,  but lets ignore it.... NO worth !! 

Awww,  so beautiful flowers my dear Sister, thank you very much????? A wonderful idea, I love flowers  Again thank you, Sister Elisabeth. 

ONLY  A  LITTLE  WHILE.....  THEN  JEHOVAH  WILL  SAY :  Y E S  >>>>>>>>>>

For  more  info's.....

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/07/03/heart-surgery-safe-in-jehovah-witnesses.html#

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/jehovah-s-witness-heart-patients-do-well-without-blood-transfusions-1.1222466

we're  more  healthy  with  Jehovah's  help !!

19 hours ago, Queen Esther said:

USE  DAILY  THAT  CHANCE.....  JEHOVAH  IS  THERE  FOR  US  JUST  EVERY  SECOND !

9 hours ago, Blanchie DeGrate said:

Ooooh my goodness ???be careful 

I  am  pretty  sure  he  IS,  dear  Blanchie....  Not  be  afraid  ;-))   It  does  give  some  humas  they  can  do  that  -  think  to  the  *Lion - whisperer*....  In  the  NW  we  also  cuddle  with  all  animals,  okay??   I  saw  in  a  video,  a  lion  was  eating  straw !  I  want  try  bring  it  to  here...  Never  seen  in  old  system,  hahaha   maybe  similar  to  our  cats,  they  need  on  and  off  a  little  gras  for  their  stomach?  Perhaps  yes...

9 hours ago, Blanchie DeGrate said:

Yes he is......???

Indeed....  JEHOVAH  *IS*  LOVE❤  thats  more  than  a  human  ever  can  reach !  HIS   LOVE  can  reach  and  fill  HIS  whole  Creation ! ;-))   ❤ ❤ ❤

Jehovah gave his only-begotten Son as a ransom for us ❤

Getting to know Jehovah is one way to show that you appreciate his gift of the ransom...

HOW CAN YOU SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION?

18 Why should we be deeply grateful to Jehovah for the ransom? Well, a gift is especially precious when it involves a sacrifice of time, effort, or expense on the part of the giver. Our heart is touched when we see that a gift is an expression of the giver’s genuine love for us. The ransom is the most precious of all gifts, for God made the greatest sacrifice ever in providing it. “God loved  the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son,” says John 3:16. The ransom is the most outstanding evidence of Jehovah’s love for us. It is also proof of Jesus’ love, for he willingly gave his life in our behalf. (Read John 15:13.) The gift of the ransom should therefore convince us that Jehovah and his Son love us as individuals.—Galatians 2:20.

19 How, then, can you demonstrate that you appreciate God’s gift of the ransom? To begin with, get to know the Great Giver, Jehovah. (John 17:3) A study of the Bible with the aid of this publication will help you to do that. As you come to know Jehovah, your love for him will deepen. In turn, that love will make you want to please him.—1 John 5:3.

20 Exercise faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice. Regarding Jesus, it is said: “The one who exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life.” (John 3:36) How can we exercise faith in Jesus? Such faith is not shown by words alone. “Faith without works is dead,” says James 2:26. Yes, true faith is proved by “works,” that is, by our actions. One way to show that we have faith in Jesus is by doing our best to imitate him not just in what we say but also in what we do.—John 13:15.

21 Attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal. On the evening of Nisan 14, 33 C.E., Jesus introduced a special observance that the Bible calls “the Lord’s Evening Meal.” (1 Corinthians 11:20; Matthew 26:26-28) This observance is also called the Memorial of Christ’s death. Jesus instituted it to help his apostles and  all true Christians after them to bear in mind that by means of his death as a perfect human, he gave his life, or soul, as a ransom. Regarding this observance, Jesus commanded: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) Observing the Memorial reminds us of the great love shown by both Jehovah and Jesus in connection with the ransom. We can show our appreciation for the ransom by being present at the yearly observance of the Memorial of Jesus’ death. *

22 Jehovah’s provision of the ransom is indeed an invaluable gift. (2 Corinthians 9:14, 15) This priceless gift can benefit even those who have died. Chapters 6 and 7 will explain how.

I  always  knew  it,  nice  Brother - beards  are  okay....   Why  not ??

Thank  you,  my  dear  Brothers & Sisters !

Dios es amor (1 Juan 4:16)

http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/3/20

¿Puede imaginarse cómo sería nuestro futuro si el Creador no nos amara? Si no sintiera amor por nosotros, dejaría que el hombre y su cruel dios, el Diablo, siguieran causando desastres como lo han hecho hasta ahora (2 Cor. 4:4; 1 Juan 5:19; Rev. 12:9, 12). No cabe la menor duda: sin el amor de nuestro querido Dios, el futuro del universo sería espantoso. El Diablo se rebeló contra Jehová. Se atrevió a poner en duda que Dios tuviera el derecho de gobernar a su creación y dio a entender que a los seres humanos les iría mejor si él los gobernaba (Gén. 3:1-5). Aunque Jehová le dio permiso para que tratara de demostrar que tenía razón, el permiso fue temporal. Dios solo dio el tiempo suficiente para dejar bien claro que ningún gobierno aparte del suyo tiene la capacidad de hacernos felices. Y, como lo ha demostrado la historia, ese objetivo se logró. w15 15/11 3:3, 4

God is love.—1 John 4:16.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/3/20

Imagine what life would be like if God did not have love for mankind. We merely have to look at the awful history of this world with its human rulerships under its unloving and wrathful god, Satan the Devil. (2 Cor. 4:4; 1 John 5:19; Rev. 12:9, 12) This shows us how horrible the future would be if the universe were to function without the operation of God’s love. When rebelling against Jehovah’s rule, the Devil challenged the rightfulness and righteousness of God’s universal sovereignty. In effect, Satan claimed that his rule would be better than that of the Creator. (Gen. 3:1-5) Though Jehovah permitted Satan to try to prove his side of the issue, such permission was temporary. In his great wisdom, Jehovah has allowed enough time to pass to expose very clearly the inadequacy of any rule other than his. The miserable record of mankind shows that neither humans nor Satan can provide what we need in the way of good rulership. w15 11/15 3:3, 4

I  WISH  US  ALL  A  NICE  MEMORIAL - CEREMONY ❤ ❤

LETS  MAKE  NOTES....  BEC.  WE  DON'T  KNOW,  WHAT  WILL  BRING  US  TOMORROW ?

USE  DAILY  THAT  CHANCE.....  JEHOVAH  IS  THERE  FOR  US  JUST  EVERY  SECOND !

ONLY  2  WEEKS.... 

A little preview into our far away paradise...  still more than 1000 years !

There  we  can  play  with  wild  animals  too ❤ 

Known as the 'Crocodile Man', Costa Rican animal lover 'Chito' swims, plays and even feeds 'Pocho' the giant crocodile in what is one of the world's most unlikely friendships. The Man Who Swims with Crocodiles Documentary follows Chito, a Costa Rican fisherman who is one of the only man ever known to tame a crocodile with people traveling from all over the country to marvel at their bond. He nursed the animal back to health after discovering him blinded by the bullet of a hunter over 20 years ago. Feeling strongly compelled to investigate these legends first hand, Roger Horrocks visits a Costa Rican shaman, "Chito" that swims with a giant croc and even rides on the back of the ancient reptile. This and many other stories confirms Roger's belief that these giant crocodiles have the ability of showing emotion and creating connections with human beings, an otherwise impossible notion in the crocodile's long history. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

ANOTHER,  LONGER  VIDEO  OF  HIM.....

UNBELIEVABLE,  SOME  DANGEROUS  ANIMALS  ALREADY  TODAY  SO  LOVELY

God is love.—1 John 4:16.

Imagine what life would be like if God did not have love for mankind. We merely have to look at the awful history of this world with its human rulerships under its unloving and wrathful god, Satan the Devil. (2 Cor. 4:4; 1 John 5:19; Rev. 12:9, 12) This shows us how horrible the future would be if the universe were to function without the operation of God’s love. When rebelling against Jehovah’s rule, the Devil challenged the rightfulness and righteousness of God’s universal sovereignty. In effect, Satan claimed that his rule would be better than that of the Creator. (Gen. 3:1-5) Though Jehovah permitted Satan to try to prove his side of the issue, such permission was temporary. In his great wisdom, Jehovah has allowed enough time to pass to expose very clearly the inadequacy of any rule other than his. The miserable record of mankind shows that neither humans nor Satan can provide what we need in the way of good rulership. w15 11/15 3:3,

We  first  can  do  that  in paradise.......

Rather than trying to tame wild stallions, fearless Costa Rican fisherman Chito prefers a playful wrestle in the water with his best pal Pocho - a deadly 17ft crocodile. The 52-year-old daredevil draws gasps of amazement from onlookers by wading chest-deep into the water, then whistling for his 980lb buddy - and giving him an affectionate hug. Crazy Chito says: "Poncho is my best friend. This is a very dangerous routine but we have a good relationship. He will look me in the eye and not attack me. It is too dangerous for anyone else to come in the water. It is only ever the two of us." Chito made friends with the croc after finding him with a gunshot wound on the banks of the Central American state's Parismina river 20 years ago. He had been shot in the left eye by a cattle farmer and was close to death. But Chito enlisted the help of several pals to load the massive reptile into his boat. He says: "When I found Poncho in the river he was dying, so I brought him into my house. He was very skinny, weighing only around 150lb I gave him chicken and fish and medicine for six months to help him recover. I stayed by Poncho's side while he was ill, sleeping next to him at night. I just wanted him to feel that somebody loved him, that not all humans are bad. It meant a lot of sacrifice. I had to be there every day. I love all animals - especially ones that have suffered." It took years before Chito felt that Poncho had bonded with him enough to get closer to the animal. He says: "After a decade I started to work with him. At first it was slow, slow. I played with him a bit, slowly doing more. Then I found out that when I called his name he would come over to me." At one point during his recovery, Chito left the croc in a lake near his house. But as he turned to walk away, to his amazement Poncho got out of the water and began to follow him home. Chito recalls: "That convinced me the crocodile could be tame." But when he first fearlessly waded into the water with the giant reptile his family was so horrified they couldn't bear to watch. So instead, he took to splashing around with Poncho when they were asleep. Four years ago Chito showed some of his tricks to friends, including getting the animal to close his eyes on command, and they convinced him to go public with a show. Now he swims and plays with Poncho as well as feeding him at the lake near his home in the lowland tropical town of Sarapiqui. The odd couple have now become a major tourist attraction, with several tour operators, including Crocodile Adventures, taking visitors on touring cruises to see the pair. On the Crocodile Adventures website it describes the spectacle as: "One of the most amazing things that no cruise ship passenger will want to miss, the adventure show between the man and the crocodile." American crocodiles, which inhabit North, Central and South America, can live to around 70 years old. It is estimated that Poncho is around 50 - almost the same age as his owner. They are also said to be less aggressive than their Nile or Australian counterparts. Chito, whose real name is Gilberto Shedden, was given his nickname by friends, who also call him "Tarzan Tico" - Tico being a familiar word for a Costa Rican. And he certainly plays up to the name, wearing a tattered pair of leopard-print shorts for his half-hour performances with Poncho. A keen conservationist, he also offers boat tours, where he eagerly points out a variety of wildlife. But he only charges a few dollars to watch the breathtaking crocodile show, claiming he does not want to cash in on Poncho. He says: "He's my friend, I don't want to treat him like a slave or exploit him. I am happy because I rescued him and he is happy with me because he has everything he needs."

Matt. 24 : 29 - 42

29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he will send out his angels with a great trumpet sound, and they will gather his chosen ones together from the four winds, from one extremity of the heavens to their other extremity.
32 “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 Likewise also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors. 34 Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.
36 “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 For just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 38 For as they were in those days before the Flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, 39 and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken along and the other abandoned. 41 Two women will be grinding at the hand mill; one will be taken along and the other abandoned. 42 Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.

Thats  not  always  easy...   but  we  are  growing  at  this  and  getting  more power

                   Train Your Child to Serve Jehovah

All those for whom I have affection, I reprove and discipline.—Rev. 3:19.

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/3/19

Although Jesus’ disciples repeatedly argued about who was the greatest among them, Jesus did not give up on them. He also did not ignore it when they failed to respond to his counsel. Lovingly and mildly, Jesus reproved them at a suitable time and place. (Mark 9:33-37) Show your love for your children by disciplining them. It is sometimes enough to explain why a certain course is right or wrong. At other times, a child may fail to apply what you say. (Prov. 22:15) When that happens, imitate Jesus. At a fitting time and place, discipline your child lovingly and mildly through patient guidance, training, and correction. “My parents never disciplined me in anger or without explaining why I was being disciplined,” says Elaine, a sister in South Africa. “As a result, I felt secure. I knew my boundaries, and I understood what was required of me.” w15 11/15 1:5, 6

         Eduque bien a sus hijos: cuando son pequeños
A todos aquellos a quienes les tengo cariño los censuro y los disciplino (Rev. 3:19).

http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/3/19

Aunque los discípulos de Jesús discutieron muchas veces sobre quién de ellos era el más importante, Jesús no se dio por vencido. Pero tampoco pasó por alto sus errores: buscaba el lugar y el momento adecuados para llamarles la atención con tacto y cariño (Mar. 9:33-37). Corregir a los hijos es una muestra de amor. A veces explicar por qué alguna cosa es buena o mala es suficiente disciplina. Pero ¿qué pasa si sus hijos no les hacen caso? (Prov. 22:15). Hagan lo mismo que Jesús. Busquen el momento y el lugar adecuados para llamarles la atención. Disciplínenlos con tacto y cariño. Eso hacían los padres de Elaine, que vive en Sudáfrica. “Cuando me disciplinaban, siempre me explicaban por qué lo hacían —cuenta ella—. Nunca se excedieron. Saber cuáles eran los límites y qué era lo que se esperaba de mí me hacía sentir segura”. w15 15/11 1:5, 6