Friday, January 16, 2009

Asking for Many Prayers

As I write this post I am awaiting the death of my father-in-law Bobby. I don't mean to sound disrespectful or harsh, but it's reality. (And, that's what you get with me. I tend to tell it like it is. Not always a good thing, but that's me.) My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with cancer. Within a month's time the cancer has spread to every part of his body except his liver & colon. Unfortunately the last few days we have seen just how harsh this disease can be. Bobby is no longer aware of his actions nor his comments. With every breath we wonder if it will be his last. Doctors have informed us there is nothing more to do & it should not be much longer until he dies. In fact, they are now giving him two different kinds of medicine just to make him comfortable. Bobby knows that the end is here & as a result he is very anxious & nervous. We are hoping the new medicines will ease his anxiety & give him a sense of peace. Would you please keep our family in your thoughts & prayers as we face many uncertainties the next couple of days?

8 comments:

Missy said...

Oh Heather,
Absolutely you all will be in my prayers. I am SO sorry for this. My dad died suddenly in May to a heart attack and I don't think you are ever ready to lose a parent.

I hate that your father-in-law is suffering. I pray that he is able to have relief in his final days.

If you need me, I am an email away.
Praying!

day by day said...

Oh, Heather...I am so sorry! Watching a loved one die from cancer is just heart wrenching!

Praying for peace for your FIL and for your family!

Jen said...

I pray for peace for you and all of your loved ones.

Lianna Knight said...

Prayers for you and your family....

Stephanie said...

Praying for your entire family! I have been through watching someone die from cancer and it is extremely difficult..keeping you and your family in my thoughts! Please keep us posted.

Hugs

a Tonggu Momma said...

Heather ~ I am so very sorry. I popped in to say "nice to meet you" and I find out we have more in common than I expected. My FIL just passed away the week of Thanksgiving. And my close friend the month before. Both from cancer. I'm so very sorry. Nothing prepares you for something like this. So many prayed for us during my FIL's last weeks. We will definitely pray for you.

jennifer said...

I'm praying for your family.

Tisha Sargent said...

Heather...I know we talked on Friday, but I still want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family!! Our prayers go out to you at this sad time...I sure hope your father-in-law is resting peacefully. God is watching over all of you at this difficult time.