Sunday, June 29, 2008

Dad's doing OK.


A picture of Joshua and Buddy on the porch having coffee and "mokie" (milk), one morning up at Big Cedar a few weeks ago.
Just a quick update. Dad is doing ok. He seems to be feeling a little better. The antibiotics he was on have helped a little. His cough is a little better, even though he is still coughing, and his tooth is better. He still has much pain when trying to swallow, and is usually worn out after he eats a meal. He has his moments of feeling not so bad, and the pain, when eating, sometimes doesn't seem to be as bad.

This Thursday, he held the monthly men's meeting down at the ranch and did pretty well. He was worn out after it was over, but felt good enough to have it there.

On Saturday, Mom, Dad, and Joy went down for Ryder's (Jamie's little one) birthday party. He was thankful he felt good enough for that as well.

Continue praying for his pain when eating. It is important that he eats to keep his strength up and to build himself up during this time leading up to his surgery. Also pray that he is able to rest at night. He has had a few nights of insomnia lately. Pray also for the lungs and breathing to get better, the cough to diminish, and that he will be well as he approaches this time of surgery.

Thank you agian, praying always, JJ

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Checking in and hoping this dumb comment section will work. I've only been trying since early May!!!

Go into more detail about the surgery. What is this going to cover??

Tell the boy I'm checkin on him.

the mayor

momof4dragons said...

We're glad to find that things are improving a little bit. We know this has been difficult for everyone involved. Please know that we continue to pray for each of you and hope for a full recovery...soon. Claudia

Anonymous said...

Mike and Jan

Please know that our prayers are with you every day. Your strength in the Lord will carry you through.

As ol' Vince Lombardi used to say "When the going gets tough, the tough get going", and no one is tougher than Mike. We are with you all the way.

P.D. & Sandra

Anonymous said...

Good morning, Janszen Team!

Just had you on my mind this morning and thought I would let you know I am continually praying for you all. I am praying Mike has peace as he walks through all of the struggles of coughing, eating, being so tired, etc. I am praying God quickly heals Mike's body. I can't imagine how hard this is to walk in every day for months. It has to be exhausting. I am praying for Jan to have peace, be strong while she has to watch her sweet man feel bad, to continue to enjoy her family even tho her head is swirling with emotions....there is so much to pray for but God knows. He is holding you.
I love you guys.
Brenda