Tuesday

Sorry I am so late getting this posted. We just got home from being down at the Ranch with Mom and Dad. We had dinner with Mom and Joy (who is home from Africa), and checked on Dad. He was doing ok. He is still short of breath, especially when he tries to communicate. His pain seems to be minimal, praise the Lord for that. But his breathing is still a concern. We will keep praying for his lungs to be able to take good deep breaths, and for the fluid to back off of those lungs and out of his body. He is also running a temperature. Mom is going to keep her eye on that as well.
Thanks for praying, JJ
By the way, Mom is doing great on the j-tube, and the feedings, and medicines. All the equipment seems to be working great, and Mom is an excellent nurse.

Home

Dad and Mom both slept well last night in their own bed. They are adjusting to life at home recovering. Dad's pain is minimal, but his breathing is of concern to Mom. It is hard for him to get his breath to carry on a conversation. Pray God will fill his lungs, and that he will be faithful to do his breathing exercises every hour, like he is supposed to. Thank you for praying.
JJ and all the Janszen Kids

Home to the Ranch.

Mom just called and let me know they are coming home to the ranch TODAY. Mom asked for prayer, that the pump and j-tube would all work as they are supposed to. Pray for strength for Mom and patience for Dad. Pray Dad doesn't try to go get on that mower!!!
Thanks, JJ

Staying the night.

Jamie, Clint, Raylee, and Ryder visiting Dad this weekend.

Dad had more shortness of breath today, and at least one more breathing treatment I know of. He told Mom he would stay another night, which was a relief to her. I think he knew it was best as well. Mom said they would see how he does tonight, then get up tomorrow and take it one day at a time. Jamie and her crew have been with Mom and Dad since Friday night, and that has been good support for Mom. Keep praying for the Lord's perfect plan to be revealed. God is good.
In Him, JJ

God is working.

As all of us were praying for the Lord to intervene, He was. Last night, Dad had a rough time about 2am on. He started having chest pain, and trouble breathing. They came in and gave him an ekg, thinking he might be having a heart attack, and also gave him a breathing treatment. He was not having a heart attack, but they gave him another dose of loritab, and the pain got better. The breathing treatment helped as well. The Dr. this morning said that he would not leave this morning, they would watch him all day, and see if he might be able to go stay at the Rotary house tonight. They do not feel good about letting him go to the Ranch at this time, at least for another day or so, they want him to stay close to the hospital.
Even after all this, Dad told Mom he wants to go to the Ranch. I talked with him this morning, and he told me he thinks he will rest better, and get better faster at home, out of the hospital. I reminded him that Mom doesn't have a breathing machine at the Ranch, but he said he still wants to go home.
I know he is sick of the hospital!! I know he wants to get away from all those nurses and Drs., but we must continue to pray that ONLY if it is the Lord's plan for him to leave, that they will release him, and not Dad's plan. Pray for patience on Dad's part, and good nurses and Drs. this weekend. The weekend crew is working, and not the ones that have been taking care of him all week.
Thanks for all your interest and concern in our situation. Yes, it has been a roller coaster week, but we do know God is in control, and we trust Him in all this. He is so good in the way he works, and His timing is perfect. Praise Him that none of us, not the nurses, Drs., or even Dad can thwart His plan.
I will keep you posted, JJ

Prayer Request

Mom called around lunch time and asked for prayer. The Dr. came by to see Dad, and Dad told him how good he felt and when could he leave. Mom could hardly believe her ears. Just yesterday Dad hardly felt like getting out of bed, had fluid on the lungs, and this morning was short of breath and diagnosed with pneumonia, and now mid-day, Dad is saying he wants to go home. And the Dr. said ok, probably tomorrow. Mom is asking everyone to pray for God to intervene if this is too soon. That God would do something to keep Dad there. If it is ok for Dad to leave, then I am requesting prayer for Mom and Dad both. She is going to need His strength to begin this caretaker roll, especially until she feels comfortable with all that she is required to do. Dad has been on some good iv meds, getting the fluid off, and also fighting the pneumonia, so we are not sure how he will feel once the iv is out.
Pray for the Lord's perfect plan to unfold in the next 24 hours. I will let everyone know what they are going to do sometime tomorrow. It may be later on in the afternoon, depending on when the hospital releases him, or decides to keep him.
Praying with you all, JJ
Thanks for God's Word being shared on the comments, it is always good to read and read again.

Friday report

Mom called a few minutes ago with a report. Dad does have pneumonia. This is the most common complication with this type of surgery. They have him on iv antibiotics and his white blood cell count was down this morning, which means he is probably responding to the meds.
Mom asked specifically for everyone to pray for Dad's breathing. He is having to take short quick breaths instead of being able to breath deeply. This is what he needs to do, to help get over this pneumonia, and also, it will help with his energy level. They also have him on a drug to help dry him out, to get the fluid out of his chest. This probably will make the dry mouth worse, but it is necessary to get the fluid pressure off his lungs. I feel so bad for Dad and what he is having to endure. Mom is doing well, but sounded a little tired this morning.
Jamie and her family are supposed to go down to be with her tonight. So glad for that.
Thank you for all your words of encouragement, Mom said she checks the blog daily and shares your comments with Dad.
Fighting this fight together with you all, JJ

If you have a little extra time today, check out the following links. These were sent to me to forward on to Mom and Dad from a family friend of ours, Jesse Reeves. They are very encouraging to watch. God is our Healer.
The first link is the story behind the song.
The second one is the song being performed. Thanks Jesse!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ_ny8hMgRY&eurl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4xsWldmqAo&feature=related