Ideas from the Dr.

Mom and Dad came home last night from a long day in Houston. They were able to meet with a GI guy who specializes in weight issues. He had some ideas for Dad and some things they were going to try. They were both encouraged to have a plan, and something to try, instead of just not knowing what to do. We will pray some of these ideas will work and we can get some weight back on Dad. Also, for those that want to know, Joy made it safely to Zambia. Her blogspot address is on the right side of this blog page, if you scroll down below the pictures.
Thank you for caring,
JJ Ford

No change for Dad, but Joy is leaving the country.

Dad is continuing to be the same. He is heading to Houston for an appointment on Monday, May 4th, to see a Dr. who specializes in weight gain for cancer patients down at MDA. We are praying he can give us some answers and some fresh new ideas to help Dad gain some of the weight he has lost and can't seem to find. Pray for wisdom for the Dr., and direction for Mom and Dad.
Also, our youngest sister, Joy, is heading to Zambia Africa today. She will be there for 3 months, working with Family Legacy, an organization who shares to great news of our Savior with Zambian orphans and aides orphans. I am going to try to attach a link to this blogspot, if I can figure out how to do it. If I am successful, it should be under our pictures on the right hand side of this page. If I am not successful, I will put the address of her blogspot on the next post, so that those that want to follow Joy's journey, will have the opportunity to.
Thank you again, for continuing on in this journey with us,
JJ Ford

Another month down.

I can't believe it has been a month since I last blogged. Dad is doing the same, no changes. He started choking quit abit again, so he went in for another dilation. This does seem to help and the Dr. has him scheduled for another one in a few weeks. In the mean time, no more weight loss or gain. Just staying the same. He is trying to enjoy life, but sometimes finds he is restricted. We were all able to be together at Easter, so that is a blessing. Every day we are able to be together is a blessing. Thank you for continuing to check in on Dad. Your friendship is precious to us.
JJ Ford

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

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

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

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