so, last thursday, i was at work, and i had been there for eleven hours. my dad calls.
"i don't know how to say this so i'm gonna just say it. i found out yesterday that i have cancer. throat and tongue."
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how do you respond to that?
well, so he doesn't know anything yet. he's going for some tests tomorrow. and he tells me, "i want you to come up here next week so we can go over some stuff." great.
i'm not really upset yet. i mean, i was the first day, but then i figure, there's nothing to be worried about yet. they don't even know how extensive the cancer is. it could be just a little spot that they can remove with surgery. who knows. i'm going up there saturday night (he lives on the coast of north carolina, just in from the OBX). next tuesday i'm taking him to UNC for some tests. i'm not sure how to react to all this. he's trying to be upbeat about it, even though he wants to go over his will with me. i'm just continuing to pray.
i hope he decides to ignore my weight on this trip.
8 comments:
Pat, I'm sorry to hear about your father. Cancer is an emotional and physical struggle and you are both blessed to have each other for the fight. I'll be thinking of you.
I'm sorry to hear about your father. Just continue to stay positive!!
I'll keep you and your father in my prayers.
We love you Pat. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. If you need a listening ear or someone to buy you a beer. . . I'm always here. Hey that rhymes!
That's rough, dude...and I'm sorry to hear that you've got to go through it. Hopefully your dad will pull out of it just fine. I'll keep a bit of my prayers aside for you and your dad.
I'm still praying for you both. And hugging the door. (And thinking your "pay for what you get" title is pretty hilarious...you know, considering your current entertainment selections. :) That's awesome.) ~sigh~ I miss you.
Keep me updated, Bea. I'll be praying.
I'll be praying as well.
Add me to the list - keeping you and your family in my prayers.
My heart is heavy right along with ya, Pit Pat. Keep me in the loop.
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