December 16th, 2009

Dad finished another round of chemo today. He is feeling a little tired but for the most part he is feeling OK. He is still feeling a little frustrated with all the waiting around at the hospital and having to go through all of this during the holidays. My cousin Kayla spent the last two days with him while he sat through chemo. She was quiet but at least kept him company. Aunt Cindy brought him Monday. Thankfully, we have a big family and Dad has a big support system to help him through all of the stuff that cancer brings with it. Amen to that!! Today when I talked with him he wasn't sounding as sad about Christmas as he was last weekend. He at least told me he needed some sweat shirts and socks.. the man loves to get socks for Christmas!! LOL He loves to buy silly holiday socks to give to everyone and he likes to get tube socks.. That's right.. tube socks.. he claims that they help his veins and circulation in his calves.. but he was wearing tube socks up to his knees even when I was a kid (even when he wore shorts.. HAHAHAHA). Did I mention I love this man! He always keeps us amused! Dad loves to make people laugh, even at his own expense.

Today I am thankful that others are able to help bring Dad to his doctors appointments and that he is feeling better about Christmas.. and that he has a sense of humor! I think I'll pray in thanksgiving.

Lord God, thank you for the support system that You have provided for my Dad and our family. Thank you for those willing to go to doctor's appointments with Dad, thank you for all those that are keeping and lifting Dad in prayer, thank you for Dad keeping his sense of humor throughout this entire ordeal. Is that not witness to the power of Your Holy Spirit?! Father- I pray that You bless all those that are standing in support of Dad and the family, meet their needs - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Show them the fruits of Your Holy Spirit in their lives and make it known that You are the Great Provider. Lord, I praise and worship you with a thankful heart, even in my darkest hour, I will praise You Lord. Father, I ask that you keep Joy alive in our hearts as we walk beside You in this journey. Your reasons for all that happens are beyond our understanding, and I want to understand. You know my heart, You know my desires, and You know my weaknesses Lord. I ask that You work in and through me to grant me wisdom and understanding today and in the days, weeks, months and years to come! I still pray that You will heal Dad. I desperately pray that You tough him with Your ALL powerful healing touch! Daily, I lift this request to You!
Father God, I pray that You bless my Mom with patience, love, wisdom, and courage as she stands beside my dad through this journey. Bless her according to Your will. I lift her spirit to You knowing that You never forsake us and You love us. You love us enough to send Your Son to come to earth and pay the price for our sinful nature. I am thankful for Your grace and mercy. Let us live in that Grace and Mercy and know You more.
I lift my prayers to You, Oh Lord, in the name above all names, Jesus Christ. Amen