Monday, March 23, 2009

Check up at MDA

Dad and Mom had a long day at MDA for Dad's check up appointments. He is still cancer free!!! Hallelujah, but his weight was back down, almost to the lowest it has been. The Dr.s say they are baffled, but they are going to send him to another GI guy down in Houston, who is supposed to be a specialist in long term weight loss problems. They will have to head back down when they get an appointment with him. We are praising God for no return of cancer, but we are crying out to Him for help and answers concerning Dad's weight. Thank you for praying and for checking in on Dad.
In Him, JJ

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Good report from the Dr.

Mom got her report back from the Dr. and all is well. He did say it was good that they got the polyps out when then did, but everything came back clear. Hallelujah!! Mom is getting her energy back, but overall feels great.
Dad was back down a few pounds. He has pretty good days, but then will be exhausted others, especially after eating.
Thank you for all those that prayed for Mom, and also thank you for all you marathon prayers, who have continued to pray even though this battle continues to drag on and on for Dad.
I am thankful we have been given these days with Mom and Dad, no matter how many more we get, we are thankful for today.
God bless you today,
JJ and all the Janszen Kids

Monday, March 9, 2009

Mom is doing great!!

Thank you for all your prayers. Mom is doing wonderful, with very little pain. The worst part is when she coughs. She still won't be able to lift anything for awhile, but she really is doing well. Dad is doing good too, and survived the week at home while Mom was in the hospital. I don't have a latest weight gain report on Dad, but they are both on the mend. Yeah!!
In Him, JJ

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Mom had surgery

Mom went in yesterday for the colonoscopy, but ended up having major surgery. The Dr. said that he could not remove the polyps with the scope, so he sent her over to the hospital, and praise God, the surgeon was able to operate at 4pm yesterday afternoon. He removed 6 inches of colon, and 6 inches of small intestine (secum) (I think that is correct, but I do know it was 12 inches total). Anyway, he said she should be fine. He did not think it was cancer, but was sending it off to check. She will be in the hospital for the next several days. She is in alot of pain. Dad is doing ok, but tired. She doesn't feel like having visitors yet, but we will see as the pain decreases. Thanks for praying. God is good. I am heading up to the hospital in a few minutes.
In Him, JJ