Dad is out of a successful operation and they have him in the recovery room as they wait for him to wake up and his room to become available. We plan to visit him as soon as they let us. We’re with Mom right now (she’s got a room now!) as she gets some rest … Continue reading Live Update #6

Just visited Mom post-surgery, she’s a little sore and groggy but doctors say all her vitals are looking good! Though, we only had a little bit of time with her as we’re currently waiting for a room. Once she is moved into her room we can spend as much time as we want with her. … Continue reading Live Update #5

Mom’s surgery seems to have gone well: The doctors have told us she is doing fine and they are about to take out the kidney (they’re sending us updates through texts!)  Simultaneously, they have taken Dad into surgery and he is in high spirits. The operation should be a few hours. Please continue to pray, … Continue reading Live Update #3

Hey all, Jon here. Dad asked me to send updates when something happens. Right now dad is sitting in bed waiting until 9 and then they’ll take him into surgery.  Prayer Request: Doctor says that his potassium levels are a little high, but it looks as though they’re still going through with the operation. 

Hi everyone! We’re here at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Its 4:43am and we’re waiting for check in. After that they’ll be checking my potassium level and if all goes well, Letty will be prepped for her surgery in the morning. Dr. Baldwin will be doing the procedure of removing Letty’s left kidney. It should … Continue reading Live Update #1

Growing up in the 1960’s, I remember watching all of the NASA Space Flights. The most exciting part of the space flight was the lift-off, and what added to the anticipation was the countdown. “10 – 9 – 8 -7 – 6 – 5- 4 – 3 -2 -1! We have lift off!” On my … Continue reading Countdown!

One of my favorite passages in Scripture is Mark 2 where Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man. What I love about this story is that the man was brought to Jesus by four of his friends. They carried him to the house where Jesus was and saw they couldn't get in because of the … Continue reading Friends, Prayer and Jesus

I just wanted to thank you for all your prayers for me recently. As many of you know, I had been suffering greatly from my kidney failure. It came to a head last Thursday (May 24th) when I woke up feeling really sick and had a hard time breathing. My wife, Letty, had just left … Continue reading Answers to Prayer!

I don't like using my blog as a personal forum, but I need your help and prayers. I am really suffering. The past few days have been really bad with nausea, dry heaves, loss of appetite, not sleeping at night, and feeling extremely weak. I have prayed, literally hours on end at night, for God … Continue reading Prayers, Please

One of my favorite scenes in the “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy is when Sam-wise explains the eating habits of hobbits. Not only do they eat their three square meals, but there are the in-between meals as well, like “second breakfast” and “elevensies.” Hobbits take their meals very seriously; it gives them the nutrition they … Continue reading Second Quiet Time … at 3am!