Prayers for my dad

[MizBubble]

Hi all.

As some of my friends here on the DIS know, my dad has been battling melenoma for the past year. It started in his side and eventually spread to his hip. He's had surgeries and chemo, and after an emergency hip replacement in late June/ early July, we thought it was on the upswing. However, I just found out today that we've had very bad news from his tests on Monday. He had been complaining about pain in various parts of his body, but the doctor just upped his pain meds. Turns out it wasn't just pain. The cancer has now moved to his skull, neck, shoulders, both lungs, ribs, liver, and femur. The doctor said without treatment, he will likely make it to the winter holidays. With chemo, we would be adding 2-3 months. With experimental treatment, in the words of my dad, "we either strike out or get a home run." We're currently looking at ways to combine treatments, but I just don't know.

I'm just really in shock right now. Sure my dad and I haven't had the best relationship over the years, but he's still my dad and we've really made strides the past few years. In the past two years, I've lost my best friend to leukemia and my grandfather to Parkinson's and heart problems. I don't know if I can handle losing my dad too. Plus our dog, who is a very central part of the family, has congestive heart failure and has steadily been getting worse the past few months. I wish I could just catch a break somewhere. Add to that the VMK ban of ten years I received yesterday, and I feel like I'm on the verge of emotional collapse. I know I have to stay strong for my kids, but it's so tough. I'm only 21 and I feel like I've gone through so much more than most people my age. My mom always says life experience builds character, but couldn't they have spaced out the events some? I just don't know what to do. I wish I could get on VMK and distract myself, but even that's not an option. I just sit here and keep crying. I even went over and cried on my mom's lap like a little girl. I'm just at a loss.

So my fellow DISers and dear friends, if you could include my dad and our family in your prayers and thoughts, I would appreciate it more than I can say on here. I'm blessed to be part of such an amazing and supportive community. Thank you...

 

[hppv50]

we are all here for you and your dad bubble

 

[souper]

Hugs Bubble ....Keeping your Dad and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.




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[Janomi]

Hugs and pixie dust Bubble! We'll stay strong for you.

 

[aPiratesLife4Me]

Sending prayers and pixie dust for your father and for you.

 

[KingTryton]

Words can't help much at this point. Just be there for your family as much as you can.

Sending prayers and pixie dust your way.

 

[Pirate Me]

Bubble I'm so sorry.
Prayers and pixidust. Update us if you can.

 

[vanillasoftserve]

 

[AmberDaze]

Sending loads and loads of pixie dust and well wishes your way. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.

 

[amazingsuperpixie]

Arg, I had this whole post typed out and what do I do? Exit the window, sigh. Anyways, I will do my best to retype what I had written.

I'm so sorry that I didn't read this post until today. Many thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust are going to be sent your way from me here. I know what it feels like to watch a love one suffer like your father. I went through something very similar with my Grandfather passing last December (had melanoma, stomach cancer, then it spread years later throughout a lot of his body). Hopefully that the doctors will be able to figure something out for your father and hit that "home run" you were talking about. Again, my thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust is being sent your way my dear Bubble.

 

[Maleficent2]

and prayers for your dad and your family.

 

[LuNaReVe]

Oh my! Im so sorry. Hugs Bubble

Pixie Dust and a nice little flower comin your way

Hope your dad and dog get better =]

 

[the_jedi_master]

my prayers are with your dad

 

[EyoreFANS12]

I am so sorry to hear about this prayers and pixie dust is sending yor way

 

[Horse]

Bubbles, I'm praying you and your dad.

 

[MizBubble]

Thanks so much for everyone's warm wishes and prayers.

We have an appointment with the doctor of experimental treatment on Wednesday so hopefully we can figure out some stuff then. In the mean time, it's looking likely that we're going to have to add esophageal cancer to the list of ailments, considering my dad cannot stop hiccuping (a major sign of esophageal cancer) and we already know the cancer is in his neck.... We just have to take things one step at a time though. I'll give an update after Weds.' drs appointment.

Thank you all again. Your support means more than my mere words could express. to you all!

 

[BusyBeaBee]

Oh Bubbles, My prayers are with you and your Dad , ( and family) . Hugs

 

[Peri]

May God Bless you and Your family and provide you with strenght through your family and your friends. My prayers are with you, Miss Bubbles!

 

[whs_singingrose]

Aww! My so sorry to hear about your dad!

I will you, your dad, and your family in my prayers!

Bubble I'm sending some pixie dust and hugs your way!