We have known about some unfortunate news in my family for a couple of weeks now, and I have debated about whether I should blog about it. It's not a fun thing to tell your friends, but I have come to learn that it is good to feel the support and prayers of as many people as possible during these hard times.
As it happens, my brother wrote about it on his blog, better than I could. You can read it here. What my brother failed to mention, though, is that this is the 2nd time my father has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, the first time being 4 1/2 years ago and a different kind of cancer entirely. After a long struggle with treatments my father was miraculously healed the first time around, and we have been daily thankful for my dad's prolonged life these past few years.
Speaking of my brother, for those blogging friends of mine that haven't discovered his blog, My Wife Rules (I know that some of you have!), you should become a regular reader of this! It is a beautiful blog where my brother pays wonderful tributes to his wife and womanhood in general.
7 comments:
I am so sorry to hear this Jenny. Josh's dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in February and will start chemo in the next week or so. It's an awful, awful thing to deal with I know. Your dad will be in our prayers.
I'm glad you liked the post, Jen. I really enjoy your blog too.
Thank you for posting this personal information...if it wasn't for you my Mom and I would not know. We will pray for Uncle Steve and continue to wonder why such a wonderfull man was given such a struggle. sending our love.
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear this. Your dad and your family will be in our prayers. I would love to help out with Jared any time if you ever need to be with your family.
Oh Jenny I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm always curious about his health and last time I asked Amanda he was still doing well. Amazing how quickly things change. Is it the same cancer as before?
Oh I am sorry Jenny! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You must be so torn. The sorrow in me wants to weep and wonder. But the optimist in me can't help but think that your brother is right. Things will turn out "all right" - whatever that may mean in the Lord's terms. May He bless you with peace.
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