Loretta Lynn's son, Ernest, recently received some positive news regarding his recovery after undergoing a life-saving surgery to treat his kidney failure. Initially, there were concerns about the success of the procedure. Nevertheless, Ernest's wife, Crystal, shared an update on Monday (Jan. 29) stating that he has started experiencing significant improvements in his health.
Crystal expresses on Facebook that she cannot find any logical reason for the sudden change in their situation other than attributing it to a higher power, God. She recounts how one day they were unable to achieve a successful dialysis treatment for a total of three weeks, but the following day they were able to. Similarly, one day their circumstances seemed more dire, but the next day they were not. Crystal highlights the unpredictability of not knowing what the future holds, but then feeling a sense of assurance and optimism that the future will be positive.
She expresses that GOD is capable of accomplishing things that we are unable to, and indeed, HE has achieved it! Crystal further discloses a picture of Ernest recovering in a chair within a medical establishment, connected to various machines but otherwise finding solace.
During Ernest's medical journey, Crystal has reached out to fans for their support and prayers regarding her husband's recovery. In her most recent update, she emphasizes the significant impact that prayer has had on Ernest's improved health.
The writer expresses gratitude for the role played by the reader's faith, the almighty God, and their prayers and support in making all of this possible. They thank everyone for being a part of their support system, for caring enough to dedicate time to pray for them, and for being a part of God's army. The writer emphasizes their eternal gratefulness.
In addition, she mentions that Ernest is fortunate enough to be able to return home for the purpose of recuperating after his time in the
Loretta Lynn survived the loss of two of her children who she had with her late husband, Oliver "Doolittle" Lynn. Her oldest daughter, Betty Sue, passed away in 2013 due to complications from emphysema. Additionally, her eldest son, Jack Benny, tragically drowned in 1984 while trying to cross a river on their family property in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.
On October 4, 2022, Lynn passed away at her residence in Hurricane Mills at the age of 90. Throughout her life, she achieved remarkable success as a country music artist, earning her the title of the most decorated female country performer in history.
In loving memory: 40 talented country singers and songwriters who left us too soon. Credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes.
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