Thursday, October 07, 2010

Something I Thought I'd Never Have to be Grateful For...



Truthfully I don't know where to begin.

Thanks to all of you who have kept my Daddy and our family in your prayers and thoughts, for those who participated in the fast, some even fasting for the very first time.  Thank you for the calls, the messages, the visits, the yummy comfort food at the hospital, the help with my kids-even when they've been cranky and/or sick.  Thank you.

Last night we gathered in my Daddy's hospital room as the doctor told us the news.  The pathologists and the doctor are still in disagreement as to the exact disease which my father has, but all agree that it is some type of lymphoma...cancer...that horrible word I can barely bring myself to say.  There are 50 types of lymphoma and they are still running tests on his bone marrow to distinguish exactly which type he has.  The doctor however is very sure that he knows which type it is and has reassured us that is treatable and generally curable and feels like the pathologists-who are even disagreeing amongst themselves- will be in agreement today.

After seeing my father in the worst state I have ever seen and then imagining all these possible reasons why and having them marinate in my mind for over a week, it was amazing how comforted I felt when the doctor said that it was treatable and curable.  I didn't ever think that I would have to been grateful that my Daddy has a treatable and curable cancer.

It has been a roller coaster of emotions and I know we have really only just started this battle.  Many months of treatment and tests are to come.  I am already physically and emotionally exhausted.  I can't even imagine what my mother must feel, what my father feels.  What I do know, I know for a surety.  Heavenly Father loves my father.  He is one of His most valiant servants.  I know He is watching over him and my family.  I know my family is eternal through the ordinances of His Holy Temple.  I know my Savior has felt my father's pain and has taken it upon himself through His Atonement.  We must have faith and hope.  Please remind me of this testimony as time goes on.  I will need to rely on it.

Please continue to pray for us, continue to offer service, continue to lift our spirits.  Thank you all so so very much!

10 comments:

  1. We have been and are praying for your dad and for your family to have comfort at this time. We sure love you guys.

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  2. I am so sorry and am thinking about you. I know what you mean though about what you didn't think you would be grateful for. I hope everything goes smoothly for you guys in the next few months, I think the beginning is the hardest.

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  3. Even as we live out our daily lives, you are not forgotten. We think about you and your family every day.♥

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  4. I cannot believe this! I am so sorry to hear this, but like you at least it is a pretty treatable cancer. Your poor family! I swear, 2010, has been a rough year! Keep your spirits up and know that we love you and you all are in our prayers!

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  5. So love and am moved by your thoughts on your father. You are so... right about him being a VERY valiant person. Having worked as his Ex. Secretary in the past I know he will win this battle. Father has plans for him here, and his service is so appreciated and still needed. All my love to your family from our family. Jay Stayner

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  6. I am glad the doctors are finally getting some answers! It is hard not knowing. I think about your family often, even before all this started. I haven't seen you in ages and so when your mom posted your blog address on her facebook, I realized you had a facebook (friend requested you) and it is so nice to see your GORGEOUS family!! You and your husband make darling sons!
    I am keeping your dad (and your whole family) in my prayers.

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  7. Oh, and a squishably cute daughter!! (I meant to type this above... )

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  8. Thank you for the update Briana! I will continue to keep your entire family in my prayers, thoughts, and fasts.

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  9. Brianna, I am so sorry your family is dealing with this! You all will be in our prayers.

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  10. and yes, this is a picture of daddy with me in high school. someone asked me if it was my younger sister:-)
    briana

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