Josh’s Story

Site created on December 11, 2019

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Josh had a serious fall on Tuesday, December 10th and his heart stopped beating.  He was given CPR several times and transported to a Clarksville hospital where, later, he was flown to Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville (an hour and a half away from their family home).  He’s currently stable, on a ventilator and sedated, so his body can heal, but prayers would be appreciated.

Josh loves helping his fellow veterans, has been on multiple tours in the Middle East and is the epitome of “Army strong”. We know he will come out this. Please keep his wife and three children in your prayers as well. They are standing by his side waiting for better news.

The Cardenas’s have plenty to worry about, let’s not let money be one of their worries.

If you can’t give financially, please keep Josh and his family in your prayers.  

If you know Josh, you know what a great guy he is... Let’s show him and his family how much they’re loved!

Newest Update

December 19, 2019

Journal entry by Renee Jardin —

UPDATE:  From Josh's sister: " Josh is doing well but will be out of work for sometime. Thank you to those that have already donated and for those who have prayed. All of you are greatly appreciated and we are so grateful!!"  P.S.  He's made it home for Christmas!!
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