PDA

View Full Version : pray for my daddy


mylittledemon
09-28-2005, 08:12 AM
Hey guys,

I certainly dont want to offend any of you who dont pray...but my father is very sick with a form of lymphoma (cancer) and I found out on Monday that has spread to his bones. He's in a hospital in Miami now, and he's doped up on pain medication which is supposedly not a good thing. He's been in/out of the hospital the past 6 weeks or so, and he's not been truthful with us about what's going on. He's a stubborn SOB and I know he doesnt want us to worry about him...but now that it's gotten worse, we're all scrambling to get him taken care of. I will be driving down to Miami on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to go stay with him a couple of days. Please remember him in your prayers. My dad and I aren't very close, but I can't imagine him not being there.

Dreammms
09-28-2005, 08:19 AM
I am so sorry about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. :xoxo:

sodascouts
09-28-2005, 08:24 AM
That's terrible. I am praying for you, too.

Gypsy-Rhiannon
09-28-2005, 08:27 AM
So sorry to hear about your Dad

Pip

GypsySorcerer
09-28-2005, 08:27 AM
I'm sorry, sweetie. I'll keep him my thoughts and prayers.

ontheEdgeof17
09-28-2005, 08:30 AM
You, your dad, and the rest of the family are in my thoughts.

Johnny Stew
09-28-2005, 08:36 AM
Brandon, I'm so sorry to hear that.
Your father and your family will absolutely be in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet
09-28-2005, 08:40 AM
I totally believe in prayer, it does work! So MANY prayers are coming your way and his way.
I am so sorry.

Mari
09-28-2005, 09:04 AM
really sorry to hear. All the strength for the coming time to you and your family.

Pisces Queen
09-28-2005, 09:12 AM
Both of you are in my prayers :angel:

WildInTheWind
09-28-2005, 09:15 AM
I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad....

JazmenFlowers
09-28-2005, 09:20 AM
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I have dealt with family members with cancer all too often and I know how hard it is. Please take care of yourself and I wish you and your family all the best.

J

GateandGarden
09-28-2005, 09:20 AM
I'm so sorry Brandon. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know exactly what you mean about people being stubborn and private because they don't want anyone, including relatives, worrying about them. Of course they will anyway. I'm hoping for the best.

gldstwmn
09-28-2005, 10:10 AM
I'm sorry to hear that. My best wishes for the return of his good health.

strandinthewind
09-28-2005, 10:34 AM
Hey guys,

I certainly dont want to offend any of you who dont pray...
smarta$$ - and I love ya for it :laugh:

but my father is very sick with a form of lymphoma (cancer) and I found out on Monday that has spread to his bones. He's in a hospital in Miami now, and he's doped up on pain medication which is supposedly not a good thing. He's been in/out of the hospital the past 6 weeks or so, and he's not been truthful with us about what's going on. He's a stubborn SOB and I know he doesnt want us to worry about him...but now that it's gotten worse, we're all scrambling to get him taken care of. I will be driving down to Miami on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to go stay with him a couple of days. Please remember him in your prayers. My dad and I aren't very close, but I can't imagine him not being there.

My heart is with you my friend and you are in my prayers :wavey:

Brwn_eyes0511
09-28-2005, 11:20 AM
Hey guys,

I certainly dont want to offend any of you who dont pray...

I'm sure you already have. ;)

but my father is very sick with a form of lymphoma (cancer) and I found out on Monday that has spread to his bones. He's in a hospital in Miami now, and he's doped up on pain medication which is supposedly not a good thing. He's been in/out of the hospital the past 6 weeks or so, and he's not been truthful with us about what's going on. He's a stubborn SOB and I know he doesnt want us to worry about him...but now that it's gotten worse, we're all scrambling to get him taken care of. I will be driving down to Miami on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to go stay with him a couple of days. Please remember him in your prayers. My dad and I aren't very close, but I can't imagine him not being there.

That is horrible...you and your family are in my prayers.

SuzeQuze
09-28-2005, 11:22 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's illness; he, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

wondergirl9847
09-28-2005, 11:25 AM
I'm very sorry to hear this about your dad. I'll keep him and all of your family, in my prayers. :(

amber
09-28-2005, 11:25 AM
:( :(
Brandon - my blessings to you, your father, and your family.

estranged4life
09-28-2005, 11:32 AM
my thoughts are with you (Deb suffered from Hodgkin's Lymphoma and came through in flyin' colors) since I know how stressful cancer can be to a family.

Btw, Which type of lymphoma is he suffering from?

skcin
09-28-2005, 11:49 AM
So sorry. Hope he's OK.

GODDESS6
09-28-2005, 12:24 PM
Hey guys,

I certainly dont want to offend any of you who dont pray...but my father is very sick with a form of lymphoma (cancer) and I found out on Monday that has spread to his bones. He's in a hospital in Miami now, and he's doped up on pain medication which is supposedly not a good thing. He's been in/out of the hospital the past 6 weeks or so, and he's not been truthful with us about what's going on. He's a stubborn SOB and I know he doesnt want us to worry about him...but now that it's gotten worse, we're all scrambling to get him taken care of. I will be driving down to Miami on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning to go stay with him a couple of days. Please remember him in your prayers. My dad and I aren't very close, but I can't imagine him not being there.
i am so thinking of you & your father, i am very sorry you have to go thru this~

CreepingDeath
09-28-2005, 01:47 PM
That's terrible, Brandon. I'll definitely keep your dad in my thoughts and prayers.

DavidMn
09-28-2005, 01:58 PM
I have no problem saying a prayer for your dad. :angel: Good luck to him!

Nixxxed
09-28-2005, 03:30 PM
Praying things get better. And please be careful on your drive.

mylittledemon
09-28-2005, 05:00 PM
my thoughts are with you (Deb suffered from Hodgkin's Lymphoma and came through in flyin' colors) since I know how stressful cancer can be to a family.

Btw, Which type of lymphoma is he suffering from?


It's spread into his bones, from what my dad's wife told me on the phone a few days ago. It had caused his spleen to grow to the size of a football, which they removed. It is now causing problems with his kidneys and they think it has spread to the bones, which would mean a marrow transplant I believe.

I am leaving Friday afternoon to go stay with him thru Monday. Thank you guys for all your kind words... As much as we are all different, I know we all care one for the other, so I really appreciate it.

Brwn_eyes0511
09-28-2005, 05:06 PM
It's spread into his bones, from what my dad's wife told me on the phone a few days ago. It had caused his spleen to grow to the size of a football, which they removed. It is now causing problems with his kidneys and they think it has spread to the bones, which would mean a marrow transplant I believe.

I am leaving Friday afternoon to go stay with him thru Monday. Thank you guys for all your kind words... As much as we are all different, I know we all care one for the other, so I really appreciate it.

No problem. Thank goodness for mercy and compassion!

Stay safe and I will also let members of my church know...so they will pray for your family as well.

WelshWitchPMD
09-28-2005, 05:09 PM
I am sorry to hear about your Dad, I will keep him and you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

BTFLCHLD
09-28-2005, 09:18 PM
.it must be incredibly diffcult in that you werent aware to the degree of everything...and i would imagine you are afraid. i pray that your travel there is safe, that you find your father in a good place...comfortable and showing improvements in his health...that you are fully prepared, ready to take on anything...your fears at ease...and that together your family receives and gives all of the support that is needed towards eachother...

you and your family are in my prayers...
now i wish id asked you before
your name my lildemon
(((((hugs))))) gosh

macfanken
09-28-2005, 09:34 PM
Sorry to hear about your father... it sounds awful. Hang in there... you, your father and your family are in my thoughts.

sara1998
09-28-2005, 09:34 PM
I will pray for you and your families' strength, and your dad's health. I'm sorry I don't have any words of encouragement. :(

Be safe on your trip. I've made the drive from Miami to Orlando and back many times. It's a long boring 5 hours!

Serrart
09-29-2005, 05:00 PM
I'm really sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts.

Romy

irishgrl
09-29-2005, 05:03 PM
Brandon, I am praying for your family and your dad especially, but I wonder, what is that latest? Have you heard anything?

mylittledemon
09-30-2005, 12:09 PM
It's Friday afternoon and he had his first treatment at 10am. They are going to wait to see how the lymphoma cells in his bones react to the treatment and then give him a "clearer" answer. I am leaving tonight when my sister arrives from Little Rock and we are going together to visit him.

amber
09-30-2005, 01:35 PM
It's Friday afternoon and he had his first treatment at 10am. They are going to wait to see how the lymphoma cells in his bones react to the treatment and then give him a "clearer" answer. I am leaving tonight when my sister arrives from Little Rock and we are going together to visit him.

:( :xoxo: :xoxo:

SuzeQuze
09-30-2005, 01:44 PM
Good luck, Hon, sending good thoughts and prayers your way. :xoxo:

mylittledemon
10-01-2005, 03:53 PM
Thank you guys for your prayers and support. Dad is doing well. I am in Miami now, at his apartment taking a break from the hospital sit-ins. My dad normally sits at about 180lbs and he's down to 150 right now. He looks very sickly, and is awake for maybe 30 minutes every 2 hrs. He has his humor still...he tried to get me to run out and sneak in a cheeseburger for him. They are flushing his kidneys constantly so he's on the "liquid diet." He made me cry because I was sitting by his bed and he woke up and looked over at me and said, "You are a handsome boy. You dont look like me, but you're handsome." My dad NEVER says stuff like that. I had to go outside and cry a bit. Anyway...we will find out Monday from his blood work whether or not he is reacting to the treatments. Love you guys.

SuzeQuze
10-01-2005, 03:58 PM
Thank you guys for your prayers and support. Dad is doing well. I am in Miami now, at his apartment taking a break from the hospital sit-ins. My dad normally sits at about 180lbs and he's down to 150 right now. He looks very sickly, and is awake for maybe 30 minutes every 2 hrs. He has his humor still...he tried to get me to run out and sneak in a cheeseburger for him. They are flushing his kidneys constantly so he's on the "liquid diet." He made me cry because I was sitting by his bed and he woke up and looked over at me and said, "You are a handsome boy. You dont look like me, but you're handsome." My dad NEVER says stuff like that. I had to go outside and cry a bit. Anyway...we will find out Monday from his blood work whether or not he is reacting to the treatments. Love you guys.

I'm glad to hear he is doing well, what a nice thing for him to say to you. I'm all misty. Y'all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

GypsySorcerer
10-01-2005, 04:01 PM
Thank you guys for your prayers and support. Dad is doing well. I am in Miami now, at his apartment taking a break from the hospital sit-ins. My dad normally sits at about 180lbs and he's down to 150 right now. He looks very sickly, and is awake for maybe 30 minutes every 2 hrs. He has his humor still...he tried to get me to run out and sneak in a cheeseburger for him. They are flushing his kidneys constantly so he's on the "liquid diet." He made me cry because I was sitting by his bed and he woke up and looked over at me and said, "You are a handsome boy. You dont look like me, but you're handsome." My dad NEVER says stuff like that. I had to go outside and cry a bit. Anyway...we will find out Monday from his blood work whether or not he is reacting to the treatments. Love you guys.
((((hugs))))) I'm keeping you and your dad in my thoughts and prayers. I am especially hoping that the treatments are working.

Merf
10-01-2005, 04:10 PM
Thank you guys for your prayers and support. Dad is doing well. I am in Miami now, at his apartment taking a break from the hospital sit-ins. My dad normally sits at about 180lbs and he's down to 150 right now. He looks very sickly, and is awake for maybe 30 minutes every 2 hrs. He has his humor still...he tried to get me to run out and sneak in a cheeseburger for him. They are flushing his kidneys constantly so he's on the "liquid diet." He made me cry because I was sitting by his bed and he woke up and looked over at me and said, "You are a handsome boy. You dont look like me, but you're handsome." My dad NEVER says stuff like that. I had to go outside and cry a bit. Anyway...we will find out Monday from his blood work whether or not he is reacting to the treatments. Love you guys.

Brandon, I am so very sorry. I certainly pray that the test results show some improvement. Hang in there, honey. :xoxo:

estranged4life
10-01-2005, 04:10 PM
and be there for your Father...And know that all the Ledgie's here are keepin' y'all in their thoughts.

Stephanie
10-01-2005, 07:46 PM
my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure your dad much appreciates the time and attention you have been putting in for him.