I just wanted to let you all know that I probably will not be posting much over the next couple of weeks. I just found out today that my daddy has cancer. I'm making arrangements to go to Alabama to be with my parents to help them out during this difficult time. I'll have my laptop with me, so hopefully I will be able to check in periodically to read your blogs and hopefully update later with news regarding my dad.
To be honest, right now I'm scared. My precious daddy has been a smoker since he was a teenager. He recently began having severe pain behind his shoulder blade. He went to the doctor last week, they did a chest x-ray and found a spot on his lungs. This morning he had a CT scan and the doctor called my mother this afternoon with the news that there is a mass in the shoulder blade area. He told her that he was very concerned about my dad. He referred them to the cancer doctor and he will be calling them tomorrow to let them know the next step. On top of that, my mother has a long history of heart issues and she is experiencing chest pains. Please pray for my family during this very difficult time.
Dear Robin, I have just sent my first response to you on My Plot and then I read this. I am so very sorry, and my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. The very same thing just happened to a friend of ours. I know how difficult it must be.
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Pauline
Best wishes for your father's speedy recovery and your mother staying in good shape. I know your visit will be a big help to them. Take care.
ReplyDeletePrayers are already on the way. Have a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Robin, You and your family will be in our prayers! Have a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Robin, I know what you're going thrue. Lets hope for the best. you and your family are in my thoughts. / Hugs with strength gittan
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Robin-
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Robin, I am so sorry. It is important for you to go to Alabama at this time. Seeing our parents ailing is hard. Will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers wishing the best for you and the family. My brother has been fighting this for years and he still smokes. Get your dad to stop as soon as you can.
My prayers will be with you and your family, Robin. I experienced the same thing with my mother and I know that scared feeling. She was far away in Australia but I did manage to spend a month with her.
ReplyDeleteYour parents will be grateful to have you with them.
Sending a hug. xo
Robin dear, my father is having surgery for cancer this morning as I write. My brother is with him now, but I'll doubtless be heading down in a week or so on the same sad errand you're facing right now. God bless you and yours!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Robin, I will keep your father in my thoughts and prayers...take care and please...drive safely.
ReplyDeleteGail
Oh no Robin. I can imagine how scary this news would be. But so comforting for your parents to have you with them. I will keep you in my prayers too and hope for the best.
ReplyDeleteRobin, my thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.
ReplyDeleteRobin I know all too well the journey you are on with your parents..I am holding you and your precious parents in my prayers.
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You will be our thoughts & prayers during this time Robin. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry to hear this. I am sending you hugs and positive karma. Hope it gets there. We're thinking about you.
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Robin, I am so, so sorry about this. Just love him when you get there, being there with him and your Mom will be the best gift you can give them at this time. Hugs to you my dear! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteOh yes. Prayers are on the way from here for your dad, your mom, and for you. Have a safe trip and don't forget to take care of yourself while you are taking care of others.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your dad. It's good that you can be with him.
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Wow, this is the 1st time I have visited your blog. I have no idea what to say. I hope you can stay strong ,for your Dad and Mum, but also for yourself - this is the worst news. Thinking of you all, hugs.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteI don't make it here as often as I'd like to. I came to read about your uninvited guests, but read this first. My heart goes out to you with the bad news about your dad, and your mom having health problems, too. I'm glad you are able to go to them. I'm praying for God to bless you and your family and your time together, and for the best outcome.
That's a nice collage.
Dear Robin,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. I know what you are going through, My father in law had lung cancer after surgery and chemo off and on for about a year he went into remission for several years.
It is so difficult to deal with. Be strong. Just you being there will help everyone.
You are doing a good thing, Robin. Please know caring arms surround you. I have been in your shoes and know the heartache. The power of prayers is powerful and you have a huge following ...
ReplyDeleteRobin, I am so sorry to read this news. Please know that I am here anytime you need to vent or anything. Hubby and I have been going through the same thing with his dad for the past year and a half. We know what it's like. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Cindy
My prayers go with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin,
ReplyDeleteThis is a difficult time in your life.It seems that we all have to go through this. I do hope things go well for both your parents. I will certainly keep them in my prayers.
Oh dear heart, I am so sorry. I will hold all of you in my thoughts, and hope that medical specialists can help quickly and painlessly. I'm sorry to be a few days behind, and I hope that the news has improved since you posted this.
ReplyDeleteAh, dear. You and your family will of course be in my thoughts and prayers, Robin. Post when you can, but trust that we're here for you in spirit.
ReplyDeleteOh, Robin, it's such a sad news. You are doing very right thing going to your parents. I'll be thinking of you and praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteMiss Robin you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers having just gone through this with my brother I know too well how you are feeling it is so scary there will be a lot of info coming from everywhere, find someone that you & your family trust and let them help ya'll through this.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know if there is any thing you need the cyber hugs are on their way.
hugs, Cherry
Robin, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Will intercede for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I lost my father in August (he was 81), after a courageous battle with cancer. Know that you are being prayed for by people you don't even know. I had people come and say they were praying for my Dad and it was such a comfort.
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Karen
Robin, you have my heartfelt prayers- for you , and your Mother and Dad. Thers is so much they can do with cancer now. Let us keep our hopes high. Be strong and be kind to yourse;f. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the chance to visit here for a while so I've only just seen your news - so sorry to hear about your dad, Robin. I hope that it's not as bad as you fear, and that your mum's chest pains have gone now. I'll add my prayers to those of so many of your other visitors.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I've stopped by your blog...so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping both your family and you in prayer. This is just heartwrentching. Love, Tam
ReplyDeleteThis is really hard isn't it? I pray the Lord will give you the right things to say, the right actions to carry out, and strength to get you through all the tomorrows. He will--I promise. Big hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read of this difficult news. Hugs and prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend, I love nature too. Don't forget to visit my blog. you and all of your friends are invited. I really appreciate your support. Thanks...
ReplyDeleteOh no Robin. I missed this post and didn't know. I've been experimenting with collages and starting to miss you. And I came to this post. I'm so sorry and really hope everything will turn out fine for all of you. It's good that you're able to be with your dad. I bet it's a great comfort to him. Best wishes. My regards to him, will you.
ReplyDeleteThe thoughts and prayers of my family are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are being said on behalf of your precious family...Kim
ReplyDeleteRobin, this post just showed up in my feed reader. I hope all is going well for you and your family.
ReplyDelete(((((HUGS))))) I'm so sorry you and your family are in this place right now. So, so hard. Praying on Pollywog Creek, Robin. May God's power and peace surround you and bring hope and healing to your father.
ReplyDeleteRobin,I want you to know that I will be adding your name to my prayer list.God is in control,rest in His arms,He will see you and yoyr family through.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Sending up prayers for you and your family, Robin.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be thinking and praying for your father!
ReplyDeleteRobin, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know that it will mean so much to your parents to have you there with them. Take care of yourself, too, and know that all of us in the blogging community will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that, My prayers goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything will be okay for your family.
-Cathy
Your father will be in my thoughts and prayers! And you as well!
ReplyDeletePeace be with you and your family as you go through this trial.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all.
This is sad news. Sorry to learn about it. I hope though that something can and will be done. My wife, you probably know, has had breast cancer twice. Ten years apart. Once in each breast. The treatment isn't a lot of fun to be sure but the outcome has been good. I hope your daddy gets better sooner than later.
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Just know that you have many many people thinking about you and wishing you and your family the best.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I will be praying for your dad and for you and the family.
ReplyDeleteRobing, I know you are taking time off....but I did want to check in and let you know I am thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteGail
oh Robin, this is a scary situation. Good luck to your Dad in his journey to better health. Tell Mom not to worry that much. She must stay healthy to help your Dad through his ordeal. You being there will be a great help and comfort to them both. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Robin,
ReplyDeletePlease know that my thoughts and prayers are with your dad, and with you and your family. I do hope doctors are able to treat this cancer and that your dad will get through this. It is very stressful for both of your parents...and of course, for you, so you'll need to be extra good to yourself right now. It doesn't help to hear people say 'I know what you are going through'...but, I went through this with my dad just a couple of years ago. It was very difficult. All the best, dear Robin;-) Jan
I am so sorry to hear that, Robin. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you ~ I hope that he does okay.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I'm sorry. I will keep you in my prayers - please hang tough. I know how difficult it is...
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Mary
Just checking in and hoping for the best...
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