Dad and Mom had a busy 4th of July weekend. They went to Mom's sister's (Judy) lake house on the 4th and were able to see some of the family on the Morgan side. That was a treat to get to see some of the family members that they don't see on a regular basis. Then, on Sunday, they had GaGa's (Dad's Mom, Doris Janszen) 90th birthday party at the Ranch. That was another special time to see more family and old friends on the Janszen side. I know Mom and Dad had lots of love and encouragement from all those they got to see over the weekend.
Dad is continuing to cough, but it comes in waves and not so continuous as it was a few weeks ago. He was also able to get his tooth worked on finally. Dad is still hurting when he eats, but tries to just force himself, with mom's encouragement, knowing that it is necessary to get nourishment in to keep his strength up. We are praying that everything will be a go when we get the tests done next week, on the 16th and 17th, that the tumor will be favorable for surgery, so that we can proceed with the surgery on the 22nd of July.
Several of you have asked about what will be done during the surgery. I am not exactly sure, but I will let everyone know as we find out the details. I am pretty sure that they are going to remove the area of the esophagus that was growing the cancer. I also know they are going to go in from the front and the back. They did tell Dad that they are not planning on cracking his chest which is a good thing. I also know they said he should expect to be in the hospital for awhile after the surgery. Please pray for the Doctors as we get closer to his surgery, preparing them now for Dad's specific case, giving them any insight and wisdom that will assist them with his specific situation. Pray also for Dad and Mom as they consider what they are facing. That they will not be anxious about anything, but take it to the Lord in prayer, laying it at His feet, Who is able to carry the burden.
Thank you again, from all the team, JJ
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J.J. Thanks for the continuing updates on Mike's treatments and his general health. He remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Pelletier & Family
J.J.
Ronnie and I just heard about your dad's illness last week from Mary McGilvary and she gave us your blog address. We just want all of you Janszens to know that all of the Parish's are praying for Mike daily and am so thankful for your faith that is evident to all, and I know you have all you need in HIM.
I have gone through a battle with breast cancer this last year, so we have felt some of the things you all have felt and have walked in your shoes just a little bit. But we, as all of you have been, are so blessed by God's faithfulness and His sweetness. He is so faithful to give us what we need just when we need it the most. It seems that it is hard for us humans to learn that God's is always perfect.
We will keep checking the blog to keep updated on specific prayer requests but know that we love you and wait expectantly for God's healing on Mike.
Love, Judy Parish
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