Reverend Jay Eickoff

I would like to ask everyone connected with the River Camps to send their good wishes and prayers to Rev. Jay Eickoff. Jay was on Staff for the last years of Camp Miller as well as Camp Miller-Hagan. "Padre" Jay has also been gracious enough to assist in many of the reunions over the years as well as planning and presiding over the Sunday services at those reunions.

Jay has been diagnosed with cancer of the bile duct and will be having surgery on April 14th at the Hershey Medical Center. The following is his situation in his own words.

"On the weekend of Feb 21-22 I got violently ill. Two days later my urine was extremely dark, and smelly. Two days after that I was a lovely "golden hue." Time to see the doctor. Blood tests, a sonogram, more blood tests, referral to a Digestive Disease specialist, a Cat Scan, and an endoscope proceedure later it was determined that there is a growth on the duct leading my liver to the intestine. A sample was taken and a stent put in to drain the bile and restore my "natural color." However, it was "worrisome" to quote the doctor, and I was referred to Hershey Medical Center. Another endoscopic sonogram, a second biopsy taken and a cat scan, and the results are in - CANCER. So on April 14 I will be admitted to Hershey Medical Center for a "Whipple Proceedure." Part of my stomach, small intestine, liver, 1/3 of the pancreas, and the gall bladder will be removed. This is due to common blood vessels, ducts, etc. Then everything will be re-connected. Operation will be from 6 - 10 hours long, and I will be a "Guest" of the hospital for 7-9 days. Not sure if there will be a rehab hospital stay after that. I will be off work until at least the 15th of July. Please share this with your connections to the "River Camps family.""........."This has really thrown me for a loop, but I do indeed feel the presence of the Holy Spirit surrounding me and lifting up in support."

Let's all reach out to Jay to lift him up during this difficult time and use the power of prayer to help him through the healing process"

Rev. Jay,

It was so good to see you at the last Reunion over the past Summer, and was great to talk about 'ol times (when times were easier and there was so much love, and the great people that shared part of each others lives ). As with you, we are all certainly shocked to hear about your news. You will be put on a prayer line we have through our Parish, and our family will be praying for you as well. You have always been a leader in your faith and it is now time we lead our faith in prayer for you for a quick and complete recovery to lead you back to good health once again. Just remember those beautiful candle lights drifting down the Delaware, as those are all a reflection of those individuals that will be praying for you. See you on the rebound brother Jay, and may God's Blessings be with you and yours. See ya at the next Reunion! :) God speed! Love ya man, Mark Reinhart and Family

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John Eberly April 5, 2015 at 9:38am

Hi Jay, Just wanted to wish you well with your upcoming surgery. It seems like the doctors have diagnosed and have developed a means of getting rid of this horrible disease. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. John
Mark Reinhart April 4, 2015 at 5:36pm

Rev. Jay,

It was so good to see you at the last Reunion over the past Summer, and was great to talk about 'ol times (when times were easier and there was so much love, and the great people that shared part of each others lives ). As with you, we are all certainly shocked to hear about your news. You will be put on a prayer line we have through our Parish, and our family will be praying for you as well. You have always been a leader in your faith and it is now time we lead our faith in prayer for you for a quick and complete recovery to lead you back to good health once again. Just remember those beautiful candle lights drifting down the Delaware, as those are all a reflection of those individuals that will be praying for you. See you on the rebound brother Jay, and may God's Blessings be with you and yours. See ya at the next Reunion! :) God speed! Love ya man, Mark Reinhart and Family
Tom Jay March 30, 2015 at 10:46am

Jay- My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Gary Lambert March 30, 2015 at 10:21am

"Padre Jay: Life is good to All. Our prayers are with you during your sojourn of Life. All will be fine and we'll see you out "On The River" here at the Shawnee Inn at the gathering in June of 2016.
Carol Feltman Wheeler March 30, 2015 at 10:14am

So sadden to hear about your recent health news. It seems that we only really appreciate our good health until it is threatened. Wishing you speedy road back to good health.
john dempsey March 30, 2015 at 8:13am

Jay, My prayers are with you. I hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery. I am sure all of MIller and Hagan are wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Anne Dando Oldfield March 30, 2015 at 7:38am

Jay, I'm sending prayers for strength and healing as you navigate the pathway toward restored health.
Richard A James March 29, 2015 at 5:24pm

For those folks that want to send Jay cards, you should be able to reach I'm at: 147 S 2nd St., Newport, Pennsylvania 17074-1407, or you can send them to the Hershey Medical Center to his attention after the 14th. That address is:500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033.
Gay Staudenmaier Moceri March 29, 2015 at 4:44pm

Sending love, hugs, and prayers your way, Padre Jay! Will be talking daily with the man upstairs about you, my friend. xoxo
Harry Ennis March 29, 2015 at 4:32pm

Sorry to hear of Jay's issues. I remember Ed Lambert and I giving him a hard time about Lutherans and telling him "That's not how the Episcopalians do it." Prayers to you Brother Jay...

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