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Post by cara3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:38:52 GMT -5
Dad finished his chemo and rads. In the middle of treatment, he had an emergency abdominal aneurism. His living is a miracle. The removal of part of the colon showed NED. However, he is part of the 10% who will have a permanent colostomy. We are learning more and more everyday. Three weeks into post-surgery, Dad is having a lot of bad days and has dropped weight into the 120's.
My dad, mother, sister, son, and I live with the threat of cancer everyday. It is a blessing and it a sadness. We feel God's large hand on our shoulders.
We covet your prayers.
Kitty
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Post by tigger1 on Apr 26, 2009 21:11:02 GMT -5
Dear Kitty,
Prayers are going up on behalf of your dear father. We know very well what cancer can do and we truly pray that our Lord will surround him with his loving presence and bring him to wellness again. It is so hard for the family to stand by and watch so please know that you are not alone. We sent our love and prayers for his recovery. These are difficult days so hang onto that hope ! Hope is what we all cling to in our hour of need. Hold tight to Hope!
Blessings,
Tigger
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Post by sherrie on Apr 27, 2009 8:40:36 GMT -5
Kitty, I'm so sorry that your dad has had to go through all of this. I pray that your family will see some relief and that you won't have to ever deal with the Big "C" again.
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Love,
Sherrie
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Post by Mary on Apr 27, 2009 9:24:07 GMT -5
Dear Kitty,
You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers... I'm hoping things go more gently for all of you...
Love and hugs,
Mary
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Post by Ruth on Apr 27, 2009 9:37:22 GMT -5
Kitty,
I'm so sorry that your Dad has had to go through this surgery. Abdominal aneurysms and very dangereous....as is the surgery...My brother-in-law had surgery for a ruptured aneurysm nearly 10 years ago and is doing OK. His successful surgery was considered a miracle at the time.
I'll keep your family in my prayers.
Hugs,
Ruth
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Post by cara3 on Apr 27, 2009 14:44:56 GMT -5
Right now, all I can say is I love you and thank you.
Kitty
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Post by Ruth on May 1, 2009 19:13:06 GMT -5
Kitty,
Hope things are getting better for your Dad.....There are so many infections that follow that surgery....It is very scary.....
My prayers are with you and your Dad.
Hugs,
Ruth
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Post by Grits on May 16, 2009 8:27:18 GMT -5
Kitty, my friend...I've wanted to get on here and tell you that you and your dear family are in my daily prayers and will continue to be...but I came back from my trip to Texas and after the death of my good partner in Cancer, Nell...then my elderly cousin George, that lives with my Mom and sister, had been admitted to hospital and we've been busy with him. He has Altziemers (sp) and it's gotten to the point he forgets how to swallow and starts chocking so now he's decided he doesn't want to eat...very sad as he is my moms last closest relative (except for us) on her side of the family. He's being admitted today to a Nursing Home and we are all very sad about not being able to have him home with us. I live in his house with my nephew, so we are all very connected to our dear George. I wanted you to know how bad I feel about your dad, you are such a positive, loving, and supportive person to all of us here on FIT, it's so sad that you and your family are having to go through so much with this Cancer! Many years ago when my first baby was born and had so many health issues I spent the first year of his little life asking God WHY!!!!! I never really got an answer, but after the "why" I finally settled down and my Faith kicked in and I started just asking for the strength it was going to take to keep him with me as long as the good Lord would let me have him. Then I realized he was a little angel that I had been "loaned" to teach me alot about life and my Faith. Well, after all the years Kitty, I can say without a doubt, I would do it all over again...he was the light of my life and he taught me more than anything or anyone since. He taught me how to put one foot in front of the other on a daily basis and get through whatever was in front of me, and then go to sleep at night, get peaceful rest and wake up the next morning, thanking God for another day...then start putting that foot in front of the other again! You are a strong person, I can tell by the way you express yourself...just hang on to your faith, your family and your friends...the Lord will manage the rest, because even though it was hard for me to understand and accept at first..."He" really does have a plan and we will see it through. God Bless you Sweetie...cry if you want to, scream if you want to...but just keep putting that foot in front of the other. Much love, Jane
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