Some prayers needed!

As some of you know my dad has Stage 4 cancer which started in his prostate two and a half years ago....his health has really deteriorated in the last 6 months and this weekend has been no exception. Saturday morning my mom had to call 911 and have him taken to GBMC because of extreme pain in his back. They had to give him a shot of morphine in the ambulance just to get him transported. He has compressed discs (spinal something or another, I can't remember all the medical jargon) and he had radiation earlier this year for that. Anyways, the pain is so bad that he can no longer stand or support his weight. The hospital finally put him on a pain pump this afternoon and he will be in the hospital for awhile until they can determine a course of action. Because of the cancer, surgery is not a safe option so it's either more radiation with pain management or just the pain management. We don't know yet. There is a very high possibility that my father will never walk again but we'll cross that bridge if we have to. The next two days will tell us a lot more.

A number of you met my parents at last years picnic and know how much they mean to me and how close I am to them. My parents are just amazed and impressed with everyone they have met since my WLS journey started. My dad has such an amazing spirit and he has fought all this stuff from Day One and my mom has stayed very strong as well. He has not let anything get him down and that has been a true inspiration to me. Even with him being in the hospital and in pain he's more concerned about me and my BF and his safety than with himself. He truely amazes me at how selfless he is and how much he loves his family and looks out for our well-being. Between my BF getting deployed and watching my dad's health deteriorate it's been a rough and emotional last few months. Right now I am feeling a little helpless because I cannot do anything to change either of these situations and I'm used to being in control. I know I need to just let go and let things run their natural course but that is a little easier said than done. I'm trying though. Thank God my brother and sister are doing well or that might just push me over the edge!!! I guess I'm just asking you to please keep the men in my life in your prayers and thank you for letting me vent.

~Heather

Im sorry you are going through so much, and I hope you dad will be well...you and your family will be in my prayers. 

Kimberly,
Thank you so much. My family and I really do appreciate the prayers and thoughts. He starts radiation tomorrow for nine days so we're keeping fingers crossed it does help.

~Heather

Heather:

I will keep your family in my prayers ; as well as your BF

God Bless you all

Darla,
Thank you so much! The prayers are much appreciated and mean a lot to me. I just want Dad to come through the radiation treatment well and for my honey to be safe and back with me soon.

~Heather

heather, i did not know this and i'm so sorry.  i actually have a little prayer list that i have made up of name of people on the board.  the board has been so sad lately.  so many people in need of prayers.  but i'm so glad that you all have a place to come to for support.

Pam,
Awww thank you! I appreciate it very much. Yes, the boards have been a little sad lately but it's nice that we do have this place to come to vent and get support when life is just a little bad. Looking forward to seeing you at next group!

~Heather

 i will defintely be there.  i REALLY enjoyed the last meeting i attended.  you guys have a great group of people!

Heather,
I'm so sorry.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

Sandi

Sandi,
Thank you! You can never get enough prayers and these mean a lot to me and my family. I told my dad what I posted on here and he said to relay his thanks as well to everyone.  

~Heather