Hi

Hey everyone:

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are doing well and I appreciate all your thoughts and prayers for my family. Daddy does not have to have surgery at the moment; however, the doctor is wanting to do a cat scan to see if there's another possible procedure he can do to help clear up one of his blocked arteries. Daddy has perked up since Wednesday and I know that has a lot to do with the fact that he can get back to some what of a normal routine - when he was told a few months ago that he may have to have surgery, he was instructed to do nothing, i.e. mow grass, exercise, etc. This, as you probably know, can make a person weak, somewhat depressed and just plan sluggish. Well, the cardiologist told daddy that he can do anything he would like, within reason, of course, and that was such a relief to daddy because he is the type of person who can't sit still and it bothers him when he can't do. He is just excited that he can ride his tractor :)

Since coming back from NC, I just haven't wanted to do much with the computer and apologize for not blogging lately or letting you know how things have been going. Not only was I thinking of daddy a lot, but Jim and I have been getting ready for our motorcycle trip out west and I haven't really had the opportunity to do much on the computer. We weren't sure at first if we were going to be able to make it, but with daddy not having surgery, we are going. Jim and the guys left on the motorcycles heading towards Alberta Canada on Friday and the girls are going to fly to meet them this Wednesday. There are going to be 5 couples riding from Alberta Canada, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Kansas and back home over the next two weeks. There are two things on this trip that I have always wanted to do and that is fly (yep, I have never flown before) and visit Colorado (we are going to be there for 3-4 days). I spoke to Jim this morning and they are in Iowa - he told me that they have already seen some awesome scenery. I was looking at some of the places we are going this morning (Banff National Park, Beartooth Pass, Yellowstone Park, etc.) and I just stare in awe at what is waiting for us. I am so excited and can't wait.

I want to thank everyone who kept us in their prayers and thoughts - it means so much to us all. As soon as we find out from the cat scan what the cardiologist is wanting to do, I'll pass this on.

I probably won't be back on until the end of July and I hope each of you have a great 4th of July and will be safe. Enjoy each day and know that I am thinking of you all (I'll be sure to upload some pictures when I return). I thank God for bringing each of you into my life and you are all a true blessing to me.

Love to all

Janet

Thank you

Hi everyone:

I want to thank everyone for all their prayers and thoughts for my daddy this past week. It has been such a comfort knowing that my friends have been keeping us in prayer and I told both momma and daddy that we have friends all over the world praying for us - you should have seen their faces, they were smiling from ear to ear.

He had his cauterization on Wednesday, but what they tried didn't work, so it looks like he may have to have open heart surgery (he has one artery that is 100% blocked and another that is 99% blocked). When he had by-pass surgery 4 years ago, they weren't able to by-pass one of the arteries because of the location and he has such small arteries. The surgeons are going to get his records together from the past 4 years, take a long hard look at them and make a determination as to whether a by-pass would be advisable. He goes back to the surgeons on June 24th and we will know more then. I do please ask that you continue keeping him in your prayers and that God will guide the surgeons to do what is going to help daddy get better.

Love to you all

Janet

Prayer Request

Hey everyone:

I just wanted to send out a quick post asking for prayer. We are leaving for North Carolina today, which is where I grew up. My daddy is going to have a heart procedure tomorrow morning, which is very risky. He has an artery that is 90% blocked that is located behind his heart and is very difficult to get to. They attempted medication over the past year trying to reduce the blockage, but it hasn’t worked so they are going to go in and try placing a stint in the artery. If that doesn’t work, they will have to proceed with open heart surgery. Please send daddy and my family up in prayer – my family is a firm believer that God watches over us all and that prayer is extremely powerful and gets us through everything.

Thanks and I will update you all when I return from NC.

Love ~~

Janet