I have been trying to put this picture on here since the morning of the surgery, and couldn't get it to load, but it finally worked this morning. This was Dad right before they took him back on Tuesday morning. We stayed with Dad until about 10:30pm last night. He was talking a little bit more, and seemed to be in better spirits. He was fighting with the nurse to keep his sponge with water on it close to his bed all night, but she stood her ground, thank goodness, and moved it away from him for the night. She said she would be happy to come in and swab his mouth as many times as he wanted during the night, that was her job. It seems cruel, but it is soooooo important that not even a drop of water goes down his throat until this connection has healed. Right now Dad thinks that it will only be 14 days, because that is what we were told at first, but it may be longer because of the blood flow issue. We have not pointed this out to him, and there is no need to. He is already frustrated about having to wait 14 days!!!
Keep praying for the blood to flow.
Thank you again for all the comments. When Mom and I get to connect to the internet, we check this first just for the encouragement, and we are also sharing them with Dad.
We are about to head over and see him, we are anxious to see how he slept, we took his box fan over and put it in his room last night hoping it would block out the extra noises. We will see.
I will try to post an update after lunch sometime, In Him, JJ
Some have requested addresses where cards could be sent, here they are:
Mom's room at the hotel:
Jan Janszen, Room 405
c/o The Rotary House
1600 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Dad's room at the hospital:
Mike Janszen, Room 724
c/o M.D. Anderson Hospital
1515 Holcomble Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
2 comments:
I think I've checked this blog already 5 times today! Glad you got the picture to load. Won't your dad be happy?! Thanks for the addresses. We are praying for the healing to be abundant and fast. I think it is good that you haven't told Mike about the possible set back because it certainly may not happen. I know EVERYONE is praying so. Much love from the Reeveses.
Pat and I are so thankful to have this way of keeping up with all of you and Mike! God is so good! We are praying daily (more, actually) for the BLOOD TO FLOW! and for healing to be unusually fast! Tell Mike that "Lukeinback" is anxious for him to get back to Band of Brothers!
Love to you all from the Linkenhogers.
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