Prayers for my dad
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My dad and the hole family needs some prayers.He has cancer he has had it for about seven years now.He is not doing to well they give him less then a month.They done all they can do for him.I am so sad All i have been doing is crying I don't want to loss him.I need some prayer to help me deal with this.Thanks.
Oh Chelle, I'm so sorry ...
We are dealing with cancer in our family as well, but it just happened and she's going down fast. Blood transfusion scheduled yesterday, but they brought her into the ED at midnight the night before.
It is very traumatic and emotional whether you are dealing with it for years or days ....
Have you contacted Hospice ? They are a wonderful sourse for patients as well as family members. We had Hospice in when my grandmother (she was actually more like my mother to me) died. And although we didn't use all of their services (we had healthcareprofessionals in the family so everything they offered wasn't necessary) I know they existed.
What about church support ? A concerned loving pastor or couselor maybe ? Your dad needs support, but so do the members of his family, after all, you guys are the ones who have to "go on" .... there are people out there who have lived through this and can help you during this time too. Don't be afraid to ask them for help.
I was definitely keep you and your family in your prayers (please pray for mine too ! We're still praying for a miracle in our situation !)
I can get contact some agencies for you if you can't do it right now, just let me know where you live and I'll be glad to try to help.
Prayers for you and your family. Hugs too.
Chelle,
I'm so very sorry you are going through this in your life. Losing a parent is very tough. I lost my dad 5 years ago this month to lung problems and just lost my precious mom exactly 2 months ago today from an unexpected heart attack. It is hard sweetie, but time helps. I really don't have a lot of advice being that I'm still struggling myself, but I will tell you to talk to your dad. There are so many things I wish I could have said to my mom but did'nt get the chance. Be sure to tell him how much he means to you, that helped me before my dad passed. I told him how much he was loved and how great of a dad he was, and that I would be fine not to worry about me. I have no regrets about not telling my dad things, but it really bothers me that I didn't get to tell those things to my mom. So, that is my advice. Talk to him. Don't forget that it's okay to cry and be sad, you don't have to be strong every minute, it took me awhile to learn that too. Prayers are with you.
Mara
Chelle,
You and your dad are in our family's prayers. My dad had cancer and extended years of treatment.
Harlena's so right about Hospice.
I know there is one in South Carolina, there are probably more: http://www.hospicecare.net/
It can be helpful to you and your dad at this stage.
CancerCare is also such a great national, nonprofit organization - for help, treatment ideas, $ suggestions, support, alternative care suggestions:
http://www.cancercare.org/, Call 1-800-813-HOPE or email info@cancercare.org.
linda
Thanks for all the prayers.He is already on hospice.They put him on it monday when he got out of the hospital.He is at home they come out and see him everyday.I talk to him today and he sound good.The kids and i are going to spend the day with him saturday.He has been asking about them.They know that he has cancer but they dont know how bad he is.I talk to my sister today and she is not taking it to well.I am doing a little better but it is hard.Thanks.
I will be praying for your dad and for the rest of the family. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. You've been given some great advice from the other ladies. I'm praying that God will give you the strength to deal with this and that your dad will be kept as free from pain as possible.
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