My father is a stage 4 cancer ....I guess you would say survivor. It's been all of ten years and tomorrow I will be going into the hospital as a procedure is being done and pending all that takes place I may not be online for a few, if so I enjoy this so and I am rather reserve to some extent when it comes to family. However, I enjoy this but at the same time doing things as such can be taxing so we shall see how it goes.
I have read a few that seem to be going through the same thing so I am not much to write on things that are so close to me and I may or may not be on, but the best of wishes to you all and a great weekend to you in the case that I am not back on for a day or two.
Peace,
Jack
Take all the time you need my prayers are with you . I know it's not easy
ReplyDeleteYeah thanks I don't write much on this anymore and it never does get easier, however this is where one does rely on some form of faith and family "due diligence" if you will. Thank you Cheryl.
ReplyDeletesending prayers your way and seeya when you return.take this hug along with you from me.hugs
ReplyDeleteTake your time Jack and good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteYeah I am heading off soon, and thanks there Parrie...we shall see how things go. Meanwhile it's good to see you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, before is the part that is not easy, after it's much easier so we shall see how he makes out and as well very nice picture!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers will be with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita and it's been enjoyable just reading and seeing the variety of picture. Thank you this never gets easier but like I mentioned after it's easier to write before hand really isnt pending the person I guess but acceptance is the key...
ReplyDeleteBeside your Father is exactly where you need to be right now Jack. Please know that we will be here when you deem fit to return and our thoughts will be with you at this time. {{HUGGS}} for both of you.
ReplyDeleteYep I am one that literally loves to write within the eve but just reading is good. Thanks Maggie....you know I know I respond to everyone and the only reason this time I figured I would write a little something is that I read some very touching blogs and they were with regards to Cancer. I am an idealist and I hope that someday this dreadful disease is illuminated. So good night and thank you. This was an enjoyable eve.
ReplyDeleteTill when ever...pending things we shall see you again. Not that great at writing areas such as this as I can be rather reserve. But good night.
~ Till Then ~ Good night to all...
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm not to late to say that my thoughts will be with both you & your father.
ReplyDeleteTake all the time you need, knowing we'll be pleased to see you again when it's time.
hugs Jack. will keep you and yours in my thoughts
ReplyDeleteit's good to focus all energy on family. prayers and hugs to you. my mom has been through cancer as well.
ReplyDeleteamen..... all the best....
ReplyDeleteTake the time you need to be there for him. Cancer is a bad thing for everyone involved, and it affects everyone at some point and time. May god bless and my prayers are with you and you father and the rest of the family as well
ReplyDeleteJack, my prayers for you and for your father.
ReplyDeleteMy father experienced the same when I was a kid, but back then the medication wasn't like today.
hugs
ReplyDeleteprayers wait here for your return.
ReplyDeleteMy Husband and I are going through the same
ReplyDeletething.
I wish you love and send my prayers.
See you when you return.
Big HUGSSSSS
All the best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best on your tests! Hugsss and prayers always for your dad and you as well!
ReplyDeleteHealing thoughts...
ReplyDeleteSending prayers...
ReplyDeletehope all will be okay.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers will be with you and your father.
ReplyDeleteI know only too well what you are going through Jack, as my dad passed away in May, 2000. Take care of you during this time, & give your dad a hug to let him kow it's ok. Sending you hugs my friend, Cath
ReplyDeletebest wishes
ReplyDeletewishing you ..all the best jack [[hugs]]]]]]]]]
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have heard about you Father's cancer. I will be praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteJack, I will pray that all goes well for your dad, as well as for your continued strength while you see your him through this procedure. . Your dad is indeed a survivor, and you are his rock!
ReplyDeletePrayers ongoing! Hugs across the miles, my friend!
wishing you and your father all the best
ReplyDeleteMike I have done it as the medical next of kin for nearly ten years. Thanks all the same. As I get these calls and then I don't really know what it is but this was a case of a stint replacement that takes place each six months. He has had Cancer with three areas, four mini strokes causing a slight dementia and today his stints were replace however at the same time the urologist has sent out a note to his other specialists. So for now it's good, I see what my mother goes through and well it's not that easy. But when I talked to him again we had another small discussion. So, it's really not easy at all. But tomorrow is a new day and .....not sure much more of what to say as I thought for the worst within his case but still......there is no romance to this and it's been apart of my life since I returned from NYC....huge story there but as they say you can go back or go forwards...I have always went forwards but yet ending up back here...There is much to be thought of with regards to all of this. As it is a heavy load and I see literally people that are married or are just enjoying life. For me I am .....I don't know at this moment what I have or am doing but I know I have done good within my family. Much more could be said....and I am not down just arrived back after dropping him off and then heading home.
ReplyDeleteWell I think I wish to be like my brother Kim, he is older than me and he is married and it's all good. Sometimes I reflect on my age and ponder on what I have missed out on.
ReplyDeleteThanks ....
ReplyDeleteOnly those that know and have seen it understand it as I see it Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucija... not a typical Thursday mind you it all went well.
ReplyDeleteAs alway thank Danette I think you know that there is more within this person here and I am not just some .....you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteThank you all the same I remember when we first met, mind you it was all within a blog...yet great and very positive. :)
Got home and thought what the heck Suzy...I am reserve and I will never take pictures anymore of these areas as they are rather private but I have been up since 4am and well it is what it is....he is alright but I think he really needs a complete review which after speaking with the specialist with all taken under consideration it shall be done. We shall see. Our parents regaredless of our age brought us into this world and the way I see it is you honour it and pay it back even when it's taxing...
ReplyDeleteMaryanne thanks, last night as well as the day before I was taken off guard with this as I have been away from it and it's hard to watch degression, yet he is a survivor, I dont know anyone that has stage 4 that has lived as long as him. It's hit my mother and it's funny as I see some of there friends and I just got back here in town a while ago and it's amazing to me how some walk away or maybe they pretend that all is ok. Not sure but glad this day is done. I have seen my father in situations in emergency in the past that when told " go he will not make it", and then he does...it's all on my blog I am not sure if it's good or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteIf there is a judgement at some point within life, I know that I have done at least one good deed. That I have no problem in saying...
You there dear do have a Freind, I see what your mother is facing....and you as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you to all this really for me is an atypical post but regardless I do certainly thank you.
ReplyDeleteI have this reflex and it's my bog and I so say thanks DJ.
ReplyDeleteJack, It will all be ok.
ReplyDeleteI know it will and shall be Cath, this has been something that has taken place for many years......
ReplyDeleteHowever in I do know what you mean and as a very good friend here I will and shall say to you I will be ok and thank you Cath.
ReplyDeleteyou will do what you will do and that will be what you do---in cases like this there is no right and there is no wrong---you listen to doctors and reflect and then you go on---it is not easy and it is not rewarding but it is the way it is----make no apology and do not deny your own feelings for they are natural and real------you perhaps feel lonely but know that you are not alone for many of us walk this same path in solitude and in silence---yet all on the same path amigo
ReplyDeleteYour father and yourself will be in my prayers Jack.I think you have a good compass for making a clear choice in these regards.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
doug
It all went well, he had stints replaced and is now on the mend so I thought that this might be more, however he is doing well and in good hands Doug thanks. It's been a day but a good one now that this is over with.
ReplyDeleteSi, it's over ...the procedure went well and he is doing well...I will stand back with regards at times with things like this but for those like you that have known me there is not fabrication and I might be running on adrenaline right now, yet I just feel very good. The procedure was the removal and replacement of two stints within his kidneys and thereafter he was view by three other specialists and within a few days they shall make a decision. For now the man is alive and well, and this is a path that is obviously not something one blogs about much but it's good when still there is that one word in which we call - HOPE.
ReplyDeleteI would like to still see you smiling and doing what you're supposed to do despite of the odds ... Jack. Take care of your health too ... hugs
ReplyDeleteIt never ceases to amaze me the fortitude people have for confronting situations major such as this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat everyone in this close circle of family must have been through only you can know . . . but with the spirit of survival it has been a long journey for you all . . .
I have read a few of your replies to your friends so I have a fair idea of what has gone forward; of the condition of your father and of the procedures etc..
By all that is the strength of the spirit of man that he endures long after one would think Time is up...
Congrats to all concerned for the great strength and abililty you have had to move through this with, and for your father....
May you all have the reward of knowing that you were there through the hardest times of his life.
Best wishes
Natasha