I overheard my parents talking the other day

[Serena]

Becki, it's time for a little family gathering. Don't let him give up. It is curable, I know of a few examples myself.
Don't let the past between you two get in the way. He's your dad and he needs you now. Don't let them hide this from you. You go to them and tell them you heard.
Fight for your dad, he's afraid to. {{{hugs}}}
I sent you a p/m, and I've said a prayer for you and your family.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Originally posted by JasonLyons
Ill pray, maybe you didnt here the whole story

Exactly what I was thinking Jason! I would approach him and tell them you overheard and you would like to talk about it since you are very worried about what you did hear.
My dad had prostrate cancer 2yrs ago and had surgery. He is fine.
Prayers sent to you and your family.

 

[spb999]

Just wanted to add my support honeywolf .....please try to urge him to seek treatment ... my Dad was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 69 and had the radiation seed treatment which worked wonderfully for him ... he's had other issues since then (bad heart) but is free of the cancer...... hugs to you

 

[dianeschlicht]

I just wanted to add my voice to say he SHOULD get treatment for one of the most successfully treatable cancers! Maybe he is scared of the unavoidable side effect, but life is more important than that!

Prayers and PD!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Your dad is too young to just give up. He should at least try to fight!

Becki, I'm sorry. {{{hugs}}} I know how devastating news like this is. Hang in there, hon. Everyone here will be praying for him.

 

[Pin Wizard]

He should definitely seek treatment. He's too young not to! A priest at our church found out he had prostate cancer thanks to his annual physical exam. He didn't notice any symptoms at all. He had surgery I guess about 5 years ago now and is fine. He must be in his mid to late 50's.

 

[honeywolf7]

I talked to my mom about it and she confirmed what I had heard. I still haven't talked to dad about it. I also turned to Thom (stupidly) and he basically tried to take advantage of the whole situation by telling me that he still cares about me and that if I can only change and prove myself to him and show him that my life centers around him, we can give things another chance. He also offered to let me spend nights with him in his new place. For the record, I told him that this isn't the right time for me to make any commitments and that he would have to change a great deal for me to even consider trying again (and I really don't think I would consider it.)

 

[MerryPoppins]

Hang in there. We'll be there for you. Don't let him talk you into things that you aren't ready for (if you'll ever be ready).

 

[honeywolf7]

Thanks....I really appreciate you guys being here for me. I want to tell my best friend and cry on his shoulder so badly but today and tomorrow are his busiest days at work and I don't want to bother him. I have to go to my parents' house today and pretend that nothing is different (my mom said she doesn't think dad is ready to talk about it with me or they would have told me themselves rather than my accidentally overhearing.)

 

[Sonya]

I'm sorry. I hope he changes his mind.