Please say a prayer for my dad

[GIT-R-DONE]

Batman, My dad had brain surgery over 8 years ago and he is still going strong. He is stubborn and strong willed as well. Prayers and thoughts are out to you and your family.

 

[EBottema]

Sorry to hear about your father. Tell him to get well and go have some fun with the time he has left. Go shooting and live life to the fullest. Do some good smokey burnouts and some soot salutes. The fun things in life make the ending to life great

 

[Batman]

Thanks to all for your words of encouragement.



We went to see my dad last nigh. As we expected, the second day after surgery, he had a lot of swelling. He keeps saying he wants to go home! We can tell he's tired, so my wife and I didn't stay long, just so we could see him and let him know we are there for him.

We brought my aunt (his sister), he was very glad to see her also.

We really appreciate your kind words, thoughts, and prayers.



Thank you.

George

 

[HOBrian]

My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Sageair]

My best wishes for his recovery and your families peace.

 

[Mike Ellis]

My prayers are with your Dad bud, I hope he has an outstanding recovery. When he is up and around again, it might be worth looking into the gamma knife procedure, they are doing amazing things with that technology.



May God bless you and your family in this difficult time

 

[crobertson1]

George and family,



May the Lord bless you and keep you, , the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

 

[rmrc]

Just saw this post.



Prayers are on the way ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Batman]

Hello all,



I, and my family would like to thank all of you so much for all the kind words and quotes. They all help.



Thought I would share some news. The doctor told us he was able to get 95% of the mass removed. However, he still thinks the worse.

My dad started to get a little feeling back in his left side, but it is still useless. They should be transporting him today or tomorrow to a closer hospital that does physical therapy to help him re-learn how to use his left side. He should be there for a week or two.

Today, he starts with chemo and radiation. I know this will be tough, but he is very strong.



Thanks again, and thank you for reading his progress.

 

[BPonci]

Prayers coming your way!

 

[Tony T.]

Hey George I lost my dad in Aug 1994 at age 60, so I do have a good idea how your feeling. Our Lord does know what's best for us and things do happen for a reason even though it's hard to understand sometimes, I guarantee you he is a comforting Lord.



I do pray that your dad has a speedy recovery and total remission of this tumor. May the Lord bless your dad and the whole family. Chin up everything will be alright. This time we live here on earth is nothing compared to eternity with our saviour Jesus. But it is a time for learning.



Tony

 

[Batman]

I thought I would let all know what has transpired in the last couple of weeks.



My father is now in rehab. He is able to move his left leg (very little), he still can't move his left arm (although he has feeling in it) and he is now able to drink regular liquids (instead of honey consistancy). He is still on pureed food (which he is very tired of having).

There are always obstacles and things that happen with any major hospitalization, this is no acception. He had several issues with beginning radiation and chemo at one hospital, so they changed him to another one. He should begin this on Tuesday, they are just doing the final fits for the headpiece he needs, and they are taking finaly measurements.

Now, for the really bad news. We finally received the pathology report. I looks like the doctors original opinion of what he has was correct. My father has Glioblastoma Multiforme GBM. The worst thing I could have done was to Google his cancer. Every site I went on gives a very poor survival rate. Age 50 and above will be lucky to be around in one year, my dad is 67.

I'm sitting here with such a heavy heart. I feel I have gotten much closer to my dad in the past 10 years than I was previously. Many men will know what I mean when I say we had what I think is a normal friction relationship between two thick-headed men growing up.

At least I have been given the opportunity to let him know how I feel.



Just thought I'd give an update.



Thanks for reading this.

George

 

[Headshot zod]

I'll continue to keep your family in my prayers... .....

 

[0013]

still pulling for you and your dad batman. Christs' peace to you both.

 

[Fireman Dave]

George,



My dad died from cancer when he was 67 (almost 11 years ago). It sucks.

My wife had cancer when she was 26. She beat it - she's 39 now. So it can go either way - you just never know what's going to happen. I've already said a prayer for your dad and you and your family. Keep a positive attitude - it really makes a difference.



Dave

 

[SGibson]

George, I know how you feel, I lost my mom this past summer of cancer she had 3months to live for 3 yrs. It makes you make the most of the time you have in front of you, she never drank, smoked or did anything but live a healthy life when she died at 63 the cancer was the only thing wrong with her. It's a rough road but it is the natural progresion of life, sorry.

 

[Batman]

Although, I know I have never met most of you that have been kind enough to send prayers and share your personal experiences with us, I wanted to let you all know how deeply appreciative my family and I are for all your kind words.

To me, it says a lot of about a person that takes their time to give to others.



Thank you all.

 

[massdiesel]

Hey George haven"t heard from you in a bit and havent checked on here in awhile saw this sorry to hear about pops. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING YOU HAVE ALL MY NUMBERS CALL.

 

[Tony T.]

Hey George hate to hear about recent diagnosis, but miracles do happen. Couple of times when my dad was real sick I just knew well this it, and then all of a sudden he would get to doing a lot better.



Stay strong for yourself and the other family members. Everything will work out.



Tony

 

[GFritsch]

His stubborn and strong will may very well make the difference. A positive attitude has helped cure many people. My prayers and positive thoughts are with your dad and family.



Greg