AN UPDATE

I know some people have been wondering where I've been of late.  My Dad's been pretty sick and in and out of the hospital and undergoing various tests.  I've been running myself ragged between work and home and worrying about him and Mom, so needless to say, OH has not really been on my radar.

We got some bad news today - Dad has lung cancer.  And at this point, that's ALL I know.  They THINK it's small, contained and easily accessible, but we don't know about lymph node involvement, prognosis or anything else and won't until we see the thoracic surgeon on Wednesday.  This man is tops in his field, he operated on Mom back in 2003, so I trust him implicitly.

Clearly, my family needs to remain my top priority.  I appreciate all the texts, pm's, calls and emails.  And as always, the love and support of my friends.

I'm not posting this for any sympathy, but prayers are always appreciated.  I will say that I know some people on here don't like me, and I really could not care less - actually, now, I care even less than that!  If you don't like me, though, please don't feel like you need to post any encouraging words to me because it's "the right thing to do."  I have a lot on my plate and there's no room for negativity or hypocrisy in my crumbling world right now.

To those of you who are my true friends, I already appreciate and love you for the texts you've already sent me this afternoon. 

Thanks,

Tia

Tia....
   Prayers coming your families way! Like I told you before, if you need ANYTHING, please let me know! Take care of yourself & your family!
~hugs~

Thank you, sweetie!  I appreciate all of your kind words - they help soothe the hurt a little.

I'll be in touch.

Hugs,

Tia

Love you..... hang in there.   thinking good thoughts and prayers that it is an 'easy fix' so to speak.

You know the drill.... ANYTHING mama. :)

Love you, too.  Sniff......my besties......sniff

Hey there, I was wondering where you were!

I will keep your family in my prayers.  Wishing for the best possible outcome.  Let me know if you need anything.

Thank you, Traci!  I'm a lucky girl - I have a great family and loads of wonderful, loving friends - like you!

Hugs,

Tia

Tia,

I'll be thinking about you and your family... I'm sorry you have to go through this.  I'll be sending lots of love and prayers your way.

Thank, MoeMoe.  That which doesn't kill us......right?  It feels like it just might, though.

Keep the love and prayers coming!

Hugs,

T

Tia, focus your positive thoughts on your father but don't ignore yourself in the process!

And I don't know who you're referencing (and don't need to) but yeah... don't sweat the small stuff, here or anywhere right now!

I'll add you (for strength) and your father to my healing circle of Light, Love and Prayers.

Mitzi