I am writing this with a very heavy heart. As some of you know my parents returned home from their mission in New York in February of this year. Since they have been home my dad has had numerous health issues. A blood clot in his hip, constant coughing, weight loss just to name a few. Well this past week his Pulmonary (lung) Dr. requested that he get a biopsy on his lungs to find out what was there, she had seen some unusual spots on them and was concerned. Well the report is in and the spots are Cancer. Not lung cancer but another form that is coming from another source in his body. So this next week he will be undergoing some more x-rays as well as more testing to find the source of the cancer. He is scared. My dad has always been the picture of perfect health, he exercises, eats right. I hate that he is going through this. My mom is a trooper. She is being so strong, he has always taken care of her and now she is taking care of him (he hates that).I am grateful for a Father in Heaven who knows each of us and is aware of what we are going through and that he is there to comfort us during hard times. I feel peace. I know our family will be blessed and taken care of during this time. Please keep him in your prayers and hopefully this next week the doctors can figure out a way to "ATTACK IT" (the cancer) as my mom puts it.
Hug your family, love your parents, kiss your kids!
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be praying for him and all the family. I am so glad that you live so close and can be there for you mom. Take care.
Sorry, butI couldn't read this post and not leave a comment.
As the years have passed and times have changed...as I have become a Father and Husband...there is a man that I will always remember fondly, and that is your DAD! It was only a short time that he and I walked the same path but I will never forget the restraint and kindness he showed to me. Your Father will probably never know how many times I have pondered on that example and how many times it has helped me through the years. I pray for him and his family and wish them only the best. I know he will get better and that everything will work out because no-one deserves it more than he does. Please give your Dad a hello for me and let him know that he has an old friend who is Praying for him.
Thank you for your comments. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Cassie, it was good to talk to you. I have called all my kids and I will e-mail Keith and Pat. Every body loves your Dad. There isn't a kinder person than him. We are so sorry he has to deal with this and know that the strength of your family and your faith will help you through this. We love the LaRue family and know Al-boy will get well.
Oh, I am so sorry! Please give your parents all our AZ love and know that we will be praying for them. Keep us posted. I love your dad and mom.
You are right Cass! Our family will be stronger for this. I hate that this has to happen to Dad. I know there will be blessings that we will enjoy because of this trial, but it really stinks! Love you to!
Andi
I'm so sorry to hear about this news. It's not fun! I hope you can continue to feel the peace that can sustain and help us understand when thing just don't seem fair. Love you!
oh cassie, i am sorry to hear that...we will keep you all in our prayers...your parents are really TERRIFIC people, who made a TERRIFIC daughter..love you
oh cassie~ i'm sorry to hear this.
your parents are awesome!
your family is in our thoughts and prayers. take care.
Cassie, We are very sorry to hear this about your Dad. He does seem to be a strong guy, so I know he will fight it. The doctors can do so much these days. We will be praying for him and your family. Love , Stephen and Lindsay
It is so hard to see our parents have health problems. Your dad is a great person and strong. He can fight anything. I will be thinking about you and praying for your family
Having your parents be sick or afflected is something you never want to experience. Your dad along with you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love YA!
OH....Sugar...I am heartsick...I am so sorry...bless his heart..I will keep your mom and dad and all of you kids in my prayers...he has practiced the word of wisdom and so his body will be as healthy as it can be to fight what ever he will need to go thru...all my love, faith and prayers...♥ you
Oh my goodness! Your families are definitely on our prayer list. We love ya!
I agree with Cassie and Andi that our family will get through this. We are close and I know that this will bring us closer. I don't think it stinks, I think it SUCKS!!!!!!! We love you dad!!
I'm glad that I am able to read your blog and find out what is going on with the family (Gary never tells me). We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear the news Cassie. Our prayers and thoughts will be positive as we pray to our Father in Heaven for you and your family. I have fond memories of your parents when I would visit my brother & sister-in-law (David & Dianne Stewart) on 6th Avenue. Sweet & gentle giants!
Lori Hunsaker (Maren's Aunt)
Our prayers are with you and your parents. It is eighteen years ago next month when we moved in across the street from you. Your family will always have a special spot deep in our hearts.
Cassie, we are sorry to hear the news. We will be continually praying for a miracle. Your parents are so awesome! I'm sure you've heard it all, so I'll just say that we love you guys and we will be praying for the best.
Cassie,
dang it!! I*m so sorry!!! Of course he will be in my thoughts and prayers! You will be there too! LOve you! em
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