Yesterday seemed like it was going to be just a typical day. I left my house at 7:00am to pick up my parents so we could head up to the Huntsman Cancer Facility for my dad's check up. It was actually to visit with the oncologist to figure out when his Chemo would begin again. Since his surgery 2 weeks ago he has been in more and more pain. Everyday it has gotten worse. To see your father's eyes well up with tears everytime he has to stand up really gets to you after a while. Any how this was supposed to be a routine check up and I was going to be home at 10:30am. Well his doctor took one look at him and the amount of pain he is in and called in his other doctors and nurses. We had about 4 doctors and 4 nurses in his room. At that moment a decision was made. They needed to admit him ASAP and get him into surgery...Again. We had very little time to prepare. They got him all ready for surgery and informed us that it would begin in 15 minutes. My mom and I were very nervous. My dad really wanted a blessing. I was able to go to the front desk and ask if they could find two priesthood holders to come and administer a blessing for my dad. Sure enough about 10 minutes later two men in scrubs showed up to give my dad a blessing (definitely a bonus to living in UT). So surgery was performed and sure enough my dad's hip had filled back up with infection, the antibiotics apparently are not working. So now he is resting up at Huntsman for now. The lab will culture the infection and if it comes back positive than the next step is major. He will have to have surgery next wednesday to take out his hip and put in an antibiotic spacer and they probably would not put a hip back in. The doctor said that this is the last resort that they like to do but with the infection and pain that my dad is in it looks like it will be his best option. We continue to go day by day with this and again I cannot thank those who have helped me and my family out enough. We really are blessed!
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Oh no! I'm so sorry that the infection is so persistent. My mom has an artificial knee and after 20+ years it decided to get infected. They removed her knee and she was without any joint there for six weeks. Then they were able to put a new artificial knee in and it has been fine since...the six weeks were a trial, but it was worth it. I'm so sorry he has to go there, though. Please give your mom and dad our very best love and wishes.
I wish I could help with something!
Wow, that is so much to go through in a short amount of time. Your dad is really blessed to have you so close to him and helping him out and supporting him. I hope things get better for him soon. That's so awesome that you guys could just round up a couple guys in scrubs to administer a blessing, only in UT. :)
Love the baptism pics...I looked at them a while back and was going to comment, but I ended up having to help a child and never got back to the computer. :(
Also, I love your post about Tyler's Disneyland comment. What a great kid. I am absolutely, positively sure that none of my kids would agree with him. They would go anytime with anyone I think. (Of course, they've never been though...)
Your poor dad how awful it must be. We will keep him and your family in our prayers.
My heart just breaks for your family for all of this.
I'm really sorry, Cassie. Your poor Dad. That is so good that you can be there for him now.
I'm so sorry you and your family are having to deal with this. It must be really challenging. But, I truly admire your ability to acknowledge your many blessings in the midst of such a trying time. What a wonderful example of gratitude, Cassie.
What do you need? Let us help with something! Thank goodness he has a good doctor!
So sorry about your Dad! I did not know your family was going through this right now. We will remember all of you in our prayers. Thanks always for your friendship!
I LOVE your optimism....YOU ARE MY IDOL!
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