The New Normal

I am typically viewed as one who is open to change. I do enjoy
necessary change... Progress may be a better word here. Now as the
father of two children, I am undergoing a drastic amount change that
at the least is tiresome. Although I give great value to a good nights
sleep, I understand that sleepless nights are necessary or
progressive. Change is hard work, but if you can understand the end
goal the change is not only easier, it becomes essential to all
involved.

A very Dark Knight

I am at the theater waiting for The Dark Knight to start. I am beginning to realize that while I am not old... I am certainly not as thrilled about midnight movies like I used to be. I just feel odd being surrounded by people wearing batman t-shirts... I am now a very proud husband and father to two wonderful boys and am sitting in a theater with a bunch of people who have nothing better to do than be the first to see batman. Remember when that would have made you a nerd? Is it really becoming cool to publicly love comic book characters? I am sure that it will be a great movie, but I am wondering if it will be worth the loss of sleep, an I will only be able to tell tomorrow morning. Final thought: how "costly" is a movie that makes you too tired to be an effective and patient father, and why do I always 'feel' a spiritual drain when I stay up late? Hmmm, early in the morning I will rise to praise you... maybe not early tomorrow..

Sorry, new last post

Jedidiah William Jett - 7 lbs 4.8 ozs; 19" long

The Final Post of the Day

I apologize for not keeping up the blog. Everything just kinda got crazy for a while... Jedidiah was in the NICU, Bethany was getting ready to move to her recovery room, and Bethany's father had to leave to go back to Orlando, and we were all tired and hungry. Now for new news... Bethany has been moved to her own private room, Jedidiah is doing fine and is with mom in the room, Bethany's mom (Johnnie) is staying with her. Bethany is scheduled to come home Friday morning. I am at home with Jeremy. They got along great, Jeremy kept kissing and touching Jedidiah - his baby brother. There is an online photo gallery at http://picasaweb.google.com/TheJett/Jedidiah  

We appreciate the thoughts and prayers throughout the day. Thank you. If you have any questions or concerns, please text Justin (813-476-1398) or email him at thejett@gmail.com

Here is his mug

He is okay, but he swallowed a lot of fluid and they are trying to get it all out. They have taken him to NICU to keep attention to him and try to get all the fluid out. They say that this is is fairly common, so let's keep praying.

Jedidiah William Jett

More to follow

Going in..

We are under the knife! So pics will be coming soon!

Stormy Day

2 Samuel 12:24-25 No, he isn't here yet. I am still waiting for the spinal to kick on and for them to come and get me. I just enjoy trying to understand why Solomon wasn't named Jedidiah... Today we are going to read from the book of Song of Jedidiah or Song of Songs. Anyway, in case you are holding your breathe... you can relax for a little bit longer.

The Buck stops here!

Bethany is headed to get her spinal, and I am having to wait here. For those of you who are watching the clock... it will be very soon. Keep praying.

A WELL OILED MACHINE

This morning has been quite chaotic. I suppose that is normal, having a baby and all. What I noticed at TGH, as the shift was starting, is that everyone knew where to be, when to be there, and how to be there. Meaning that people flowed through busy hallway intersections like water. Even the lady at Starbucks knew what over half of the customers wanted before they even got close to the counter. I actually had to stop and let the traffic settle before I felt adequate to join the aquatic hallway journey. I just learned to stay close to the wall as a slow car on the interstate. It does make you think about "vain repitition". Have I become so fluid and possibly mindless anywhere in life? Do people feel like they need to move over because they are not fluid enough to keep up? Why do I think that it is their fault, instead of mine for not slowing down just a little... even now as I type this on my iPhone waiting for USF to fix things...

T-Minus 10 minutes

We were just told that we are about 10minutes away from surgery... not like 10minutes driving distance, but like we are still waiting for the surgery(delivery) room to be prepped. There has already been like 4 others babies delivered this morning. The excitement continues to build...!

Ready to go!

I am glad that I have this hair net to keep my hair out of the way during surgery... I don't have any hair! In fact I shaved my head last night, but you never know when a .003 mm hair will fall out and magically float into the surgery side and cause all sorts of problems! Anyways, we are going in in about 45 minutes! Please pray for Bethany and Jedidiah. Thank you.

Aunt Judy (honorable mention)

Last night we tried to watch The Lord of Rings and they showed the Hobbits' houses and how they were dug into little hills. Johnnie mentioned that she would like to live in a hill house. I mentioned that my Aunt Judy lives in a house in the side of a hill... No big news until our nurse this morning is named Judy... coincidence? So I mentioned that my Aunt is named Judy, and Bethany mentioned that she lives in a house dug into a hill. Our nurse is now elated, and when we mention that we are going to visit in several weeks Nurse Judy from Tampa mentions that my Aunt Judy sounds very cool and that she would like to visit her also. So Aunt Judy, here is to you being cool and the topic of conversation for about 30 minutes... we salute you!

Still preppin'

This is Bethany on her way to surgery... not really, but good pic of her on her hospital bed.

Surgery Prep

We are now beginning to prep for surgery! YEAH. Apparently TGH scheduled Bethany for delivery on August 15... could you imagine? Bethany says, " FINALLY!"

A WELL OILED MACHINE

This morning has been quite chaotic. I suppose that is normal, having a baby and all. What I noticed at TGH, as the shift was starting, is that everyone knew where to be, when to be there, and how to be there. Meaning that people flowed through busy hallway intersections like water. Event the lady at Starbucks knew what over half of the customers wanted before they even got close to the counter. I actually had to stop and let the traffic settle before I felt adequate to join the aquatic hallway journey. I just learned to stay close to the wall as a slow car on the interstate. It does make you think about "vain repitition". Have I become so fluid and possibly mindless anywhere in life? Do people feel like they need to move over because they are not fluid enough to keep up? Why do I think that it is there fault, instead of mine for not slowing down just a little... even now as I type this on my iPhone waiting for USF to fix things...

NEWS

No news is not always good news. I am still trying to get proof of our appointment for this morning. USF Health is working diligently to prove their absence of fault. Will update soon

Jedidiah

6:13 am - in the prep room. They don't have us on the schedule... soooo they are gonna try to FIT us in... Long day ahead!