Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Dr. Visits & Relay for Life Tomorrow
Posted in Just Our Day-to-Day Life
I would really appreciate pray for my Dad tomorrow. He is feeling so well lately, and we hope that the doctors agree with our opinion of things and don't find something new to thrill us with. He will be having his consults with his cardiologist and with his oncologist both tomorrow.
They are still trying to decide whether to keep him on the blood thinners and not worry about the atrial fibrillation, or whether to try to shock his heart back into rhythm. As far as the lung cancer recurring in his good lung, the lung specialist that we had the consult with a couple weeks ago said that he was certain that it was not cancer after all, but a rare form of wandering bronchitis that sometimes occurs in patients who have undergone radiation for lung cancer. Let's hope and pray that the oncologist agrees with this!
Dad looks good and feels good, other than having a severe rash from the oral chemo drug he has been taking. He looks like he has a very serious case of teenage acne all over his face, scalp, neck, and chest. It itches and burns, but he said he would much rather put up with that than chance having the cancer come back.
Tomorrow night is the annual Relay for Life. We have walked in it for about 15 years or so, since my mom first had cancer. We buy luminaries in memory of her, Uncle Don, and Aunt Gertie, and in honor of my dad and Aunt Mary. This year we will have to buy an additional one in honor of my mother-in-law.
The first lap is called the Survivor's Lap, and only those who have or have had cancer walk in it. My dad walked in the Survivor's Lap last year, and this was when he was undergoing chemo and radiation, and had just had heart stents put in. You should have seen his face when he crossed that finish line! He was so proud and happy. We were so worried last year that he wouldn't be with us this year to walk, let alone in such great shape! So we'll get to see him take another victory lap in the Survivor's Lap!
I am so very, very proud of my dad and his attitude toward his cancer, and his hard work to continue to live a normal life despite it all. Through it all, he always asks Jesus to just hold his hand, whatever may come. He has never given up, and in my book, he is a true winner!
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Thursday, June 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hiplvmom2
Praying for you and your family... and a few of these 
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Friday, June 9, 2006 - I will
Posted by LadyPoet33
I will pray for your dad. I am so glad to hear he is doing better.
That is wonderful news.
LadyPoet33
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Sunday, June 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Leigh2
Praying for your dad! Let us know what the doctor said.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by scottsdomesticangel
Attitude really is alot of it, that and the grace of God. I had a little bout with cancer 9 years ago. It began in June that year. What a time and a testing of faith. I've been officially cancer free 8 years now.....and they told me anything past 7 years means cured. I'm praying they're right.
Denise
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Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Praying....
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
The Eblings will be praying for your dad... and your family!
In Him, Beckie
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Thursday, June 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by heartofvirtue
It sounds like ya'll are having some rough times... :( I'm so sorry to hear that. I pray the Lord's amazing blessings on you and unbelievable strength in the midst of your struggles.
In Christ,
Myklin
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - I will pray for your dad....
Posted by heartmatters
As I came across your post, my almost 90 yo grandmother is also undergoing chemotherapy, her second round! PLease prayfor my grandma too, that the tumor disappears!
God is good,
Jen
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Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - A Prayer for you
Posted by authorDonna
Dear Father,
I lift up this family to you and ask you to intervene on their behalf. There is so much suffering here and you know the answers to this. I ask that you guide the thoughts and moves of the doctors involved. Keep them alert and rested and focused. Be with the family and help them to feel your love and peace. In Jesus' name. Amen.
On another tack, have you considered having your father's house dowzed for geo-magnetic fault lines? I know it sounds bizarre but the Canadian army actually (supposedly secretly) does that before setting up a camp. The earth has fault lines that expose larger doses of the earth's magnetic frequency and it actually can cause cancer to families living over them. Check a search engine about it. I got the info. from my brother who was in the military. (I know you probably have received lots of advice and if this piece annoys you please know that it is sent with the best of intentions). God bless and I'll keep praying.
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Thursday, July 6, 2006 - S&BIC Prayer Needed...
Posted by DandelionSeeds
Praying for you...
I was stopping by to let you know of a fellow homeschool blogger who has lost a baby (still born). Please keep her and her family in prayer. I've posted the links on my blog.
Thank you for joining together at the throne of God to lift another in prayer. (Also, because the list of those joining S&BIC is getting longer, I will just be emailing those who would like to be informed of prayer requests or other important information, so if you'd like to be a part of that (and I don't have your email address already), then please email me and put "S&BIC" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list (that won't be disclosed). Then, please take time to post and share the request on your blog to spread the word. Thanks so much, and again, thanks for praying.
In Him,
Amy
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Sunday, July 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SandBetweenMyToes
I am so glad your dad has been doing better. I just stand in awe at people who can go through these trials with so much grace. I hope your health has improved, also. Give us an update. Also, I was curious to know about the adoption and how that is proceeding.
Letitia
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Monday, July 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mrssulli
What a blessing the relay for life is for your family! The Lord has given your family such a gift to share it again with your father. I've said a prayer for your father :)
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - ....
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
How's your dad? We are still praying....
Blessings! ~Beckie
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Monday, August 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Abiga51
Praying all is well with you including having the peace of God. For the diverticulosis you have, have you ever heard about or read The Maker's Diet book? He emphasizes a certain type of probiotics that we all take now. My daughter has not had another bout with colitis since regularly taking it. All of our digestions have improved in the family too. Blessings.
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Saturday, August 12, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mlpinky
I'm glad to hear that your father is doing well. I pray that he continues to gain strength every day. I hope your summer is going well. Mine seems to be flying by and school will be upon us very soon.
Blessings
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Monday, September 4, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by writmm
Hi Kathy,
I see you haven't blogged here in a while. I got so busy last month that I didn't get to read anyone's blogs, but now I am carving out a little time and visiting five a day. I hope you are doing okay! See you at the yahoo list.
Melissa
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Wednesday, September 6, 2006 - BIG Hugs to Ya!
Posted by hiplvmom2
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Thursday, September 28, 2006 - .....
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
....still praying and thinking of you.
Blessings, Beckie
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hiplvmom2
Just checking in on you.... I miss you and have been worried since I haven't heard anything from you in awhile... As soon as you are able please check in and let everyone know how you are doing!
Big Hugs,
Dana
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - Hi:)
Posted by His4life
How are things going with your family? How is your dad? I hope all is well!
God bless!
Angie:)
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SandBetweenMyToes
Praying everything is okay with you. Would love to hear an update.
Letitia
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