Dad's Homegoing

My father passed away on Sunday at 6:32 p.m. Complications from the cancer, possibly a blood clot. I'm saddened that I didn't get to see him one last time while he was still alive, but I did get to tell him how much I love him and he me. God is merciful, and he kept Dad's suffering short. The song by Mercy Me is playing right now on my computer "I Can Only Imagine" and we are going to play "Homesick" at the services too. One day, we'll have a joyous reunion with my Dad and our Heavenly Father.

Thank you for all your prayers. Bless you as we rejoice for my Father.

Chemotherapy

Dad started chemotherapy yesterday, and my sisters sound absolutely wiped. I cried because I couldn't be there to at least uplift them and hold Pa's hand. The stress of being in a helpless situation is taking it's toll on me. I can't sleep, I've gained weight and my neck/back/shoulder are hurting continuously. Now, my hip hurts too. Then I think to myself, "What a wuss. Dad's going through hell and I'm complaining of headaches and pain!" I get so mad at myself. I pray everyday for a miracle cure to buy some more time with my Dad. Cancer is such an ugly word and an ugly disease!
Please pray for my Father and my Mom and siblings. This is a trying time. They found more spots of cancer (one on his liver and one in his shoulder now). We all need faith and strength and a gentle reminder that God is in control.

Visiting Grandpa

My daughter arrived to visit Grandpa and Grandma. It was late and they were all tired, but thrilled that she got to spend time with them. Dad is looking pretty weak and Mom is being as strong as she can. Please pray for them both. For strength, faith and health. Pray that the doctors would be wise in their care of Dad. And also that we can continue to rally around them both during Dad's illness. It's financially, emotionally and physically taxing...especially for my siblings who live there.

Here is my baby sis with her niece and nephew. They make a handsome picture -- I only wish the visit were for a different reason. My son loved it so much there, he's talking of moving there for good! Pray that God's hand intervenes with his newborn son and that situation. If it be God's will, I ask that Jordon take full custody of his son. I pray that God would bless him with the parenting skills to be a Godly father and that my son would raise him in the Lord. My daughter needs prayer for her family finances and health too. She has back pain of unknow origin.

Have Faith

During my father's illness and all the ugliness of cancer, a gentle friend reminded me to have faith.

Luke 20:29
The Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

So many people have the attitude "I believe it when I see it" Faith does not work like that. Faith is the believing without seeing. We have faith that God exist because of all He has truly done for us. If I didn't have Christ in my life there is no telling where I would be. I know my life before Him was not headed in the right direction. He saved me from anger, pain, and so many other things. I truly believe that He is the only reason I am still alive! He let me live another day so that I could be a witness for Him. So that is what I am doing. I am sharing His Word in hopes that someone who does not know him will come to know him!

Let me be first to say coming to Christ does not make myself or anyone else perfect. We are flesh and we sin...ALL OF US! But is does give you an opportunity for a better life, an eternal life in Heaven with our Father. But let me also tell you it will not be easy, especially if Satan felt like he already owned you. He will fight to keep you from choosing Christ. He will bring things to make you feel like Christ has not stood by you, but Christ will NEVER leave you or forsake you!!! He promised that in His Word. We just have to have the faith in Him that He will take care of us no matter what! Trust in God, choose God to be the Lord of Your Life.

God bless you and keep you!

Z Concerns

My new grandson Z has brought some concerns to the forefront. My son (Z's uncle) took his brother (Z's daddy) the 60 mile trip to visit his one month old son. The mommy has a new boyfriend who wouldn't allow her to take Z to visit his Daddy and wouldn't allow my son to go visit Z. Anyway, he finally got to go visit and Uncle J is very concerned. He called me about it and said something to his brother J. Daddy just became defensive.
Uncle J said that he's (the baby) lethargic and not responding like a normal one month old (he has lots of Uncle and big brother experience). He said there are 3 cats in the household and if Z is like his Daddy, he's very allergic to cat dander. He said he wakes up and then throws up, has a rash on his face and is wheezy. He said he doesn't focus his eyes and something just isn't right. He seemed to unresponsive. What am I to do? I told him to try to convince the mommy (or his brother, my son and the daddy) to take him to a doctor to get him checked out. Might just be allergies.
My daughter called on the cell and tried to talk Uncle J into taking him to urgent care or calling CPS but he was afraid of upsetting his brother and fearful she'd never let J see his son again.
Please pray for this situation.