hope1826
DIS Veteran
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- Nov 6, 2007
I'm so sorry for cutting out and not responding to you all yesterday, I was about to miss my train and had to run!
My dad did give us some good news last night. His Kidney function has improved and is in normal ranges. He hasn't started conventional therapy (combined Chemo + Stem Cell treatment - bone marrow transplant) yet, but he has been taking an alternative medication that a doctor in Africa has been using successfully for a decade now.
When they first diagnosed him he was very close to renal failure (due to the cancer) and the prognosis was 2 months to 1 year (he wasn't telling us that). But apparently the alternative medication (and everyone's thoughts, wishes and prayers) are working. And he will be starting conventional therapy soon.
And he swore that he will keep us informed and he understands that that he doesn't have to deal with this alone.
I can't thank you ALL enough for your support and kind words. I'm going to tell him about all of your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much! I will be praying for you and your dad! I truly hope he does walk you down the aisle in September and that he is with you for many many years.
Thank you so much!
I definitely had a magical wedding. That's why I am a little torn about complaining to Rose. They didn't ruin my day at all. And although the flowers weren't perfect the smelled like heaven!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you Carrie.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!! I will try my best!
Thank you so much!! I wish your mom the best too! I will pray for her. She is a survivor!
Thank you for the advice!
Now that I read your post I realized something else. I had an ovarian cancer scare in December, right before his doctors started testing him and I do have a chronic ovarian problem. So I think he also delayed telling me because he didn't want to stress my health even further.
I will definitely try my best to be positive for him (and myself)! Thank you!
Nikki
My dad did give us some good news last night. His Kidney function has improved and is in normal ranges. He hasn't started conventional therapy (combined Chemo + Stem Cell treatment - bone marrow transplant) yet, but he has been taking an alternative medication that a doctor in Africa has been using successfully for a decade now.
When they first diagnosed him he was very close to renal failure (due to the cancer) and the prognosis was 2 months to 1 year (he wasn't telling us that). But apparently the alternative medication (and everyone's thoughts, wishes and prayers) are working. And he will be starting conventional therapy soon.
And he swore that he will keep us informed and he understands that that he doesn't have to deal with this alone.
I can't thank you ALL enough for your support and kind words. I'm going to tell him about all of your thoughts and prayers.
Nikki, I'm very sorry. It's tough when your parents are sick, but even more difficult when you're not sure what's fact.
My father went through a cancer "scare" last year. I say "scare" because he doesn't have it yet, but based on all the test results, they say it's only a matter of time (I've never heard that one before). His heart is also failing, and he needs surgery.
It's *very* scary. When someone has been around your entire life, not knowing what's going to happen next can be terrifying.
I'm getting married in September, I pray every day he'll be there to walk me down the aisle because it's always been his dream.
It must be frustrating that he's waited until now to tell you, but now that you know, you can take advantage of every moment you have.
I really do hope it's five years or more.
Thank you so much! I will be praying for you and your dad! I truly hope he does walk you down the aisle in September and that he is with you for many many years.
Just finished up your TR and I loved your ceremony. I am SO sorry to hear about your father. But, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
On the bright side, your wedding looked phenomenal. I'm sorry you weren't pleased with your flowers, but if that's the only thing that goes wrong with MY wedding, I'll consider myself blessed!!
MUCH LOVE!
Thank you so much!
I definitely had a magical wedding. That's why I am a little torn about complaining to Rose. They didn't ruin my day at all. And although the flowers weren't perfect the smelled like heaven!
I'm sorry to hear about your father... we're hear for you if you need us.
Thank you so much!!
Sending you and your family lots of love....
Thank you Carrie.
Sorry to hear about the pain you and your family are in. Lots of love from your friends on the dis...
Thank you!!
Sending some love and prayers for your family during this tough time...
Thank you!!
My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of need. As others have said enjoy your time with him now.
Thank you!! I will try my best!
I don't know how I missed the new pics, they are GORGEOUS!!!!!!
I am sorry to hear about your dad, my mom has bad cancer 3 times now and it has been very difficult. (breast cancer twice, and ovarian cancer.) My prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you so much!! I wish your mom the best too! I will pray for her. She is a survivor!
I'm sure you are still in shock, but positive mental attitude is one of the most important gifts you can offer right now!
Not only is he afraid for himself, but I have had a scare of my own, and the one thing that I was most afraid of was missing out on the future of my girls.
Hope, love, laughter, and positive thinking are strengthening and healing for you all!
We are all here for you!
Thank you for the advice!
Now that I read your post I realized something else. I had an ovarian cancer scare in December, right before his doctors started testing him and I do have a chronic ovarian problem. So I think he also delayed telling me because he didn't want to stress my health even further.
I will definitely try my best to be positive for him (and myself)! Thank you!
Nikki