This past summer was a challenging and emotional summer for me. It seemed every time I turned around something was going on…my best friend left home, my finances were horrible, I could not find a job, I couldn’t go home. The hardest thing of the summer was when my father was diagnosed with sarcoma, cancer of the tissue. The day he had his surgery was the same day I moved from my house to my trailer. I was thankful to be busy, but it was still hard not being with my family. I have to admit, I asked God so many times “why” – why someone who has served the Lord for over 30 years could have cancer, why it had to be my dad, why I had to be here. It wasn’t until my pastor preached a message on trials. That the Lord gives them to us for a reason.
My dad went on chemotherapy. The first week was hard, I was worried, biting my nails, not being focused at work. I called home constantly making sure my dad was okay. The months past. I was wanting to see my family soon—so I didn’t have to drive. The Lord made the way for me to see them at Thanksgiving. My seeing my dad with no hair was hard.. but no mater what he is still the most handsome man ever.
This week my dad finishes his 5th round and Lord willing, his last round of treatments. After he completes this round of chemo he will have various tests and CT scans to make sure everything is negative (which I don’t get why they say negative when you want something to be good :) ). Thank you to those who have prayed for dad and my family.
God is good and faithful and He will never give me anything too big that I cannot handle on my own~
This entry blessed me and made me cry. I've attended UG for 3 years and I think very highly of your mom and dad. He is a true man of God and his love for God shows. God knows what he is doing. Even though we question, God has the answers. Your family is in my prayers daily. As well, as you...I am praying for the Lord's work in your life. Keep serving and we will see you soon!!
ReplyDeleteKim sent your blog address to me, and it is such a blessing to read your posts!
ReplyDeleteYour dad is an amazing person. If it were not for his lack of hair, one would never know what he has been going through. He has been an ablsolute pillar of strength and courage, at least from what I see.
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I am glad Kim sent me your blog address. The posts are a blessing to me. Thanks for your testimony. You can never know what a blessing your whole family has been to me. I am praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this blog it really hit home for me! My dad also has been in ministry for over 40 years and has cancer. The Lord puts us through these trials to make us better. I know how hard this has been for you, because I know how hard it has been for me. I am praying for you.
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ReplyDeleteI miss all the comments that everyone made in the past. SO PLEASE feel free to follow this blog since the other link will not work. =D