Lydia spilled all her soup on the floor. She disobeyed every. single. directive I gave her today. Asa woke up crying 14 seconds after Lydia laid down for her nap. Lydia started caterwauling 30 seconds later because it started raining lightly misting outside. I called every single bookstore in Atlanta looking for Betsy Tacy for my niece’s birthday. No one carries it.
But the creme de la creme? Daddy was at the hospital this morning. For anyone this is a terrible sentence. But for us, it’s a vivid flashback of the emergency surgery Daddy had on his colon three years ago. Surgery that showed us a cancerous tumor and a body “eaten up” with cancer. Surgery that left the surgeon with “there’s nothing I can do” as his only response. Surgery that led Daddy to months of chemo and radiation.
But it was also a surgery that brought us to an adventure with God. A walk journey of faith. And ultimately a battle. A battle for Daddy’s life. And we Jesus was victorious. Daddy has been cancer free since that time. He will tell you he believes he was healed in the hospital after the surgery. Many many people can confirm this. (Seriously, ask any of my friends.)
Today, however, he is in the hospital for a biopsy on his liver. He has had Hepatitis C for several years. It has been at the first and lowest stage. At a routine doctor’s visit this week, his blood tests showed the hepatitis has advanced to the third and final level. So, a biopsy was ordered for today. We won’t know the results for several weeks but IF it is in fact in this final stage, one of two things will happen:
1. Daddy will have to take medicine in the form of a shot once a week for the next 43 weeks. FOURTY THREE. This medicine’s side effects are flu like symptoms. So, he would basically have the flu for a year.
2. Daddy decides not to take the medicine and the liver disease would progress until it killed his liver.
I don’t want either of these options, so I’m choosing to pray for healing. Please join me in praying that this biopsy shows NO advanced hepatitis. I am a firm believer in healing because God’s Word is clear:
My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years…This [God’s Word] will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Proverbs 3:1-8
Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:2-3
I don’t have a beautiful ending to this post. Just a plea. Pray for my dad, Darrell. I’l l keep you updated!
my daddy, doing what he does best. playing with granddaughters.
Praying. Thanks for putting my bad day in perspective. Nothing serious, just hurt feelings.
{{Hugs}}
As another dedicated daddy’s girl, I am so sorry. Will be praying for him and your family.
I *heart* the Betsy Tacy books! I have a handful of books that I buy for any little girl I know when they hit that “early reader” stage and that is one of them. When I got them for my friend’s daughter I had a hard time finding it, too. I’m worried it’s close to going out of print (kind of like the Shoes books a few years ago…thank goodness those were re-released).
Prayers for your dad. Are they talking about putting him on interfuron? My dad was on that, oh, 20 years ago or so. He had melanoma and was part of a drug trial (he was on the higher dose). It was tough, but mental outlook and how he approached things make a world of difference. His dr’s were amazed at how well he functioned for the year he was on it (and he was even able to maintain working and pretty much all of his daily routine). Your dad sounds like a pretty tough guy with a great support system; if it does come to it I’m sure he’ll come out with flying colors.
Sorry that you are going thru this again. I have no idea what it feels like but I’m sure it’s very stinky.
I pray that everything works together for those who fear God and are called according to His purpose.
Amanda I will be praying for you dad. I know he is a blessing to many people! God has healed him once and he will do it again!!
Amanda I am sorry for all that your husband has gone through. I truly admire your faith. My aunt did those exact treatments over a year ago and is doing fabulous. Although she was sick during the time of treatments she looks and feels great.
Opps it is your dad! Still so sorry.
Your dad and mom, and you guys know the correct way to pray and that it to claim his healing, OUTLOUD, throughout the day. This builds faith, Hebrews 11:1
We stand in faith with your Dad, who we all love so much!
Praying for all of you!
That does sound like a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day!! I’m so sorry!
Big HUGS! I’ve been praying all day & will continue to pray.
You know I’ll be praying, girl! He should totally go to Dr. Eric too.
Prayers have been lifted. God will heal your daddy.
So sorry! What a cruddy day! I will pray for your Daddy…God was faithful before and he certainly can and will be again.
Saying a prayer for your dear dad. Sorry the options available to you are all so difficult. ((()))
I’ve been praying all day today. I should have called you and told you. We are with you in faith, girl! I love your daddy, and I love you!
(((hugs))) and prayers!
Only met you once Amanda but never could have imagined your situation.
Also puts my own issues into perspective.
Wishing you and your family well. X
Many prayers for your Dad and your family.
I prayed for Darrell even before I came here to let you know that we believe in healing too. God Bless you and your family.
Praying for him and for you all! *hugs*
I’m still praying for him. And you.
Love }.
I’m catching up on my blogs, and I’ll keep your dad and your family in my prayers. Sending {{{HUGS}}} and hope for healing.