Well you all may be seeing as many pictures of this man as I can muster in the near future. He has been fighting with cancer for a lot of years, and the battle just took another turn. For those of you who have never met him, he is my Dad. His battle has been with bladder and kidney cancer. A recent biopsy has shown that the cancer has returned to the bladder, and at best he will have to have it removed. It has put us on kinda a high alert status for the worst, but we hope for the best. At times he has been my hero, and at other times I have felt like he has been my worst enemy. I guess we all go through those times with our dads. And in the end we realize that they are just men who loved us and made mistakes and right decisions just like we have, or are, with our kids. I hope that I don't get to down during this battle, as I am trying to be the "Rock" that he, and my Mom, and the rest of the family need right now. It's a role that takes a toll on me mentally and physically but I guess that's just a part of being who I am. It just a good thing that I have places like this where only people who know me can hear me let down and let it all out. For those of you who are reading this and letting it go, I can only say THANKS.
Gary, we love you and are here for you. Even 4,000 miles a way and more. You know, no one ever knows the right thing to say when the unspoken fear is death. But it's apart of life whether taken early or taken by cancer or when it's just time. Please remember that they will always LIVE through you and your children and your children's children. What you do with them now will make all the difference. Your Dad is a tough man and has fought through so far, he will fight through this. You are a strong man Gary. You have what it takes. You know you can count on us when you need to talk. Keep your chin up. We love you. Tell your parents hello for us and that we are praying for a speedy and successful recovery.
ReplyDeleteGary, if there is anything you and your family need, please give us a call. I know it seems like some of your friends are thousands of miles away but really, we are just a phone call. We love you and we will keep your Dad in our hearts and prayers. Please keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteAll our love,
Tonja and Larry