Halloween and the events of the last post seem far away! The last week has brought another round of chemo for Dad and all the not-so-fun effects of it. Yesterday marked 6 weeks of knowing about and trying to treat his Cancer. It has been a roller-coaster of emotions. Seems like just when things seem to be improving, and hope is budding, we come crashing down again with some little (or big) down-turn. It is difficult to keep emotions in check and sometimes they come out in all the wrong ways. I was just reading about how the positive effects of hope and attitude that are believed to help in this whole situation. One quote was that hope and being positive is like religion, a personal belief. I know that my religion matters, so should my hope and yes, sometimes my pleading.
A friend of mine had this to say about our particular challenge:
"The outcome of your current health challenge is already determined and you will be blessed greatly for passing through this with faith and courage."
I have thought a lot about Heavenly Father knowing the outcome and His care and concern for us at this time. I have also felt the closeness of those who love us on the other side of the veil. There is concern felt and wishes that they could alleviate the pain of it all. And, on this side of the veil, there are many who continue to be concerned and express their love for Rick and for our family. Even last night, Rick took a call from Katie's mission president who had rec'd the word that Katie had deferred her call. He left a sweet message of love with us and an open invitation and open arms for her to come when she can. Can we really ask for more? Yes, I can ask for more faith in Heavenly Father's plan for us....it is needed.
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thankyou for sharing this, we keep you guys in our prayers dailey. give uncle rick a big hug for us!
I found your blog through my daughter and yours. I was so sorry to hear about Rick's cancer. It is such a scarry time for all of you. I fought and defeated (so far) cancer. My oncologist said he believed that the main reason for my success was my positive attitude! I believe it was that and the grace of our Savior. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn,
I've been trying to follow Rick's progress thru Katie and this blog. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. When I get a chance to tell people I know Rick I always say how much I loved working for him at AVCC so many years ago...I learned a LOT from him that has shaped my own nursing career. Please share that with him and tell him "hang in there". Love you guys! Peggy
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