Louisiana Rev. Jimmy Swaggart still hospitalized, condition unchanged

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Reverend Jimmy Swaggart has remained in the hospital for the past two weeks.

The most recent update on his condition is that he has not improved, but he has not gotten worse. The Public Relations Representative of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, Megan Kelly, has the latest.

“At this stage in the game, they’re really, truly embracing the fact that he is a lot closer to heaven than closer to here,” said Kelly.

Kelly, along with the rest of Brother Swaggart’s family, has just two requests right now.

While they believe his time on Earth isn’t over yet, they’re preparing for when it is.

“They are asking for prayer and privacy as well,” said Kelly. “This family has been notoriously private, but right now they’ve been incredibly vulnerable— incredibly honest in this situation.”

Rev. Swaggart is surrounded by his loved ones, with his wife Frances never leaving his side. 

Their son, Donnie Swaggart, spoke about her strength during this difficult time.

“Lift up mother, in prayer,” said Donnie. “You can imagine how difficult this time is, and she only leaves the hospital to go home and clean up a little bit, a quick bite to eat, and then she’s back.”

The Swaggart family is coping and heartbroken, but plans to persevere through this time. 

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart’s family will continue to keep updating the status of his condition through their Facebook page.

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