Please pray for my dad

[sap483]

Hi everyone. I really hate making sad posts, but I could really use your prayers. I found out last night that my dad has a significantly large tumor in his brain and they''re going to have to operate ASAP. Three years ago, they found one in his lung that they were able to remove. Luckily they found it so early that they were able to get rid of all of it. The ordeal was still extrememly painful. I can''t believe it''s happening again. I cried for hours last night, because I''m not ready to lose my dad and that''s all I could think about. I''m 6 months away from walking down the aisle, and I don''t know if my dad will be there to give me away. I know I have to stay positive, but it''s so hard when I remember everything he went through last time.

I''m starting to feel angry today. I''m angry that these things keep happening to my dad, when he''s the kindest person I know. He lives a healthy lifestyle, never smoked, doesn''t drink, exercises, eats well, and yet he had lung cancer and now this. If I could take this away from him, I would in a heartbeat. I feel like I deserve having something like that happen to me, but he definitely doesn''t. I know that''s wrong, but that''s how I''ve been feeling today and I just needed a place to get it out.

So if you could please say a prayer for him, my family would really appreciate it! Thank you.

 

[Lorelei]

Sap, my strongest thoughts and prayers go out to you, your Dad and your family. I well know how frightening this is, hang in there and please keep us posted.

Sending you a hug also.

 

[strmrdr]

prayers outgoing

 

[Ellen]

sap, I''m so sorry to hear this.

I will definitely say a prayer that your dads tumor is successfully removed. And if it gives you hope, my hubby had a cancerous brain tumor the size of a grapefruit removed from the base of his brainstem when he was 20 years old. By all rights, he shouldn''t be here. His (outstanding) neurologist at the time, and every one he''s seen since, has told him he had the kind people simply don''t survive. And yet, here he is, driving me mad on a daily basis.

<----- *humor injection*

So you see, anything''s possible my dear.

{{{big hugs}}}

 

[cutey TT]

sap - All my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and the rest of your family during this difficult time. I went through this with my dad a couple years ago (he was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 2006 and underwent chemo+radiation, surgery, and then more chemo afterwards), so I know what it''s like first-hand. Just stay strong (and positive) for him...and hopefully the surgery will go smoothly and successfully!

 

[dani13]

Sap, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for your dad and your family during this difficult time.

I totally understand about being angry that your dad is sick...My dad suffers from a serious heart condition, and this is a man (like your father) that has never smoked, drank, or used drugs...he exercised and kept healthy his whole life. I remember also being very angry when he was diagnosed. Life just isnt fair sometimes.

Prayers for your dad that the surgery is successful and that his recovery is speedy!!!! *Hugs*

 

[sap483]

Lorelei and strmrdr- Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers. I really appreciate them.

Ellen- Thank you for sharing your husband''s story with me and for your prayers. I went onto WebMd and read up on it some more and was really freaked out by the low survival rates when I read your post. Thank you for giving me hope that you can beat the odds.

Cutey- Thank you for sharing your story and prayers. I''m very sorry that you too had to go through something similar. My heart really aches for all families that have had to deal with this. I hope your dad doing better and enjoying life once again.

Dani- Thank you for understanding my anger. I hate feeling this way, as there are so many others suffering from various things that aren''t their fault- so how is my situation any different? I''ll keep your dad in my prayers too. My best friend has a heart condition as well (she''s actually due for another open heart surgery soon), so I know firsthand how difficult it is.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Sap,

Sorry to hear about your day. My thougths and prayers go out to him and your family.

 

[ang3199]

SAP: I''m so so sorry to hear this news about your dad. It is just not fair how these things happen to people that we love.

Prayers, hugs and kisses outgoing.

 

[Skippy123]

Oh Sap, I am sorry, we love our parents soooo much so this is so difficult. I will keep you, your dad and family in my prayers and thoughts. I wish I could give you a hug in real life during this time but I can''t so here is a virtual hug. ((((((hugs)))))) Lots of prayers outgoing.

 

[Mandarine]

I am so sorry to hear this...will keep you on my prayers as well.

M~

 

[Maisie]

I will pray too

 

[blushingbride]

Sap - so sorry to hear you have to go through this again.

You''re dad is definitely in my thoughts and prayers - hopefully, this time around will not be as painful for him and they''ll get rid of his tumors once and for all so that he''ll be able to enjoy all the milestones in your life.

 

[door knob solitaire]

SAP your father has an incredibly loving daughter in you. He would never want anything to happen to you...or for you to take any load not intended for you. I understand your anguish. Things happen where there is no explanation...but never because one deserves it or not. Honey you don''t deserve it anymore than he does. Honest. I am sure if I were in your shoes I would be grasping at what ever I could to stand tall and find answers.

What you need is to be strong and determined to support and encourage...remain positive and get rid of that anger. Lets focus on what your father needs...the unity of prayer and agreement to conquer what he is fighting. Put on your armour and march into battle with every ounce of your being. Don''t waste a drop on anger...it will take up too much room for the good stuff you need now.

Good stuff...is believing those in his care are equipped with the ability to make the right decision and the skill to remove the bad cells. Pray for them and their ability do what they were trained to. Obtain the results that will restore you father to pre attact status.

I am believing for your father to gain his strength and will to conquer this. I realize this board and some members may not appreciate my faith based strength. But the scripture reminds us that when any two or more are gathered (in His name) in agreement they will have what they ask. So if we all can stand in agreement....and not waiver.

You can do this SAP...I believe in you.

 

[blondie]

Of course - you and your family will be in my prayers x

 

[bee*]

I''m so sorry to read that sap. I''m praying for your dad. He''s beaten it before and he will beat it again. Vent here as much as you want. It is so unfair.

 

[scarleta]

SAP : I am praying for your Dad ,you and your family.He needs you ( end everyone in the family )strong and positive right now.So try your very best ...
I pray everything goes well and he will beat it once more.
It may help him ( and the rest of the family )to see you so strong and positive right now.
Show him you have faith , especially when you are with him so he can see your good faith and good spirits.If you can say to him without breaking up and staying strong just let him know how much you need him to walk you down the aisle, let him know you need him for many more years to come and he can''t give up.You are not giving up.
Leave your anger for later if you must , but right now you need to help him..Prayers outgoing..

 

[Linda W]

I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers coming your way.

Linda

 

[ImpatientOne]

My thoughts and prayers are with your dad, you and the rest of your family.

 

[mintve]

Sap-

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be thinking about you, your family and of course your dad.


Melissa

 

[Dee*Jay]

Sap, biggest hugs outgoing to you, your dad, and your entire family. Hopefully this is very early on and he will recover easily and quickly.

 

[Angel7]

I''m sorry Sap. You and your family are in my thoughts -
Sending a quick little prayer here at my desk.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/16/2008 11:19:28 AM
Author: sap483

Ellen- Thank you for sharing your husband''s story with me and for your prayers. I went onto WebMd and read up on it some more and was really freaked out by the low survival rates when I read your post. Thank you for giving me hope that you can beat the odds.

Well hon, I did want my post to give you hope. What I didn''t mean for it to do was make you go look up survival rates. My point was with my hubby, forgetting surgery, he shouldn''t be here. He''s pretty much a miracle. So I hold much hope for your dad, just believe.

 

[jfo]

My heart goes out to you and your family. I''m sending big hugs and prayers your way...

 

[Harleigh]

sap,

You are such a sweet and loving daughter, and I''m sure your spirit is the best thing your dad could have going for him right now. I will say a prayer for your father and family tonight, and continue to you in my thoughts and prayers in the upcoming days.

I''m glad you came here to vent...you know we are all here for you to give you support when you need it. Sending lots of hugs your way! Hang in there...

 

[Lorelei]

Sap, my thoughts and prayers continue. We are here for you and praying hard.

 

[lumpkin]

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I''ll keep you and your family in my prayers.

 

[sap483]

Wow, I''m overwhelmed, and really comforted by all of your kind thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much! I strongly believe that every single prayer makes a huge difference.

I went home to visit my dad last night- I needed to see him for myself. I felt so helpless being away from him. He''s in remarkably good spirits. I managed to keep my composure too!

I''m feeling better about everything b/c I know my dad is in good hands. DKS''s wonderful post got me thinking about how my dad is very fortunate that his best friend is his doctor. My dad calls him his guardian angel. It''s because of this man that my dad is even alive today. The last time when they found the tumor in his lungs (b/c his friend ran so many different tests b/c my dad was getting short of breath), no one was willing to believe it could be cancer based on my dad''s not having smoked. His doctor said that he wanted it removed and made the surgeon perform the operation asap. Turns out it was cancer- he saved my dad''s life. Again, it''s been his friend that has called in a ton of favors and gotten him in to meet with some of the best specialists in the country. So it makes me feel better knowing that he''s going to taken care of. His surgery is on the 28th. I''m going to take the week off from work to be there and help my mom out. The last time my mom lost more than 20lbs (weight that she did not need to lose) and became really frail. This time, I''m going to make sure that someone is taking care of her too.

Thank you all again. I have to say that PS''ers are such an amazing bunch. Your virtual hugs have really helped me to feel better

P.S. Ellen- Your post didn''t make me look up survival rates, I had just looked them up when I read your post. Your post helped me to calm down!

 

[Lorelei]

Sap, you are one amazing daughter and we will continue to pray and offer you support gladly!

 

[Delster]

Sap, I''m thinking of you and your Dad and sending prayers. Mine had cancer last year and I cried a little bit every day for about three months. I worry about him so much. You are allowed to be angry. He is lucky to have such a loving daughter - all your love just screams out of your posts.