Thursday, March 12, 2009

Man of Steel

When I was growing up, I used to think my dad was tougher than metal. He'd always tell me, "You can't hurt me, I'm made of steel." I'm pretty sure I believed him, too. He could rebuild a car, finish and remodel an entire house, fix any problem around the house and build a gigantic 3000 sq. foot garage by himself and never quit or rest. Now my strong, made-of-steel dad is in the hospital. The doctors think he has Stage IV Lung Cancer. We are all hopeful and are praying for a miracle. The results of the biopsy will be here in a few days and in the meantime, we can be grateful for so many things. My dad is the biggest joker around and he is in good sprits. Yesterday he was joking with the Dr. about how funny he'd look bald (if he lost his hair in radiation or kemo). Nothing is certain and now we wait to find out what the tests say. We love you Dad!!

12 comments:

Natalie said...

I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, I'll be anxious to hear the news. Hang in there. My dad is a cancer survivor, but I remember being so scared. He sounds like he has good spirits and is a STRONG man. He'll be a fighter.

Patty R said...

I'm sorry JaNece, We will pray for you and your dad.

emily said...

We love you guys and are praying for you and your family.

Bkay said...

Nece, I am so sorry! I know it is a crazy time, and I am glad your dad is in good spirits...how are you? Your family will be in our prayers!

Roth Family said...

Nece, I am so sorry. I'm also glad to hear your dad is in good spirits. I'll pray for you and your family:)

Tyler and Julia said...

Pat emailed us earlier today & told us what happened. We're both so sorry to hear about your dad. I've never met him, but he looks like such a delightful man. I too hope that everything goes well!

Candy Javier said...

As everyone else, our prayers are with you too. Love you.

Christi said...

My mom called me yesterday in tears to tell me. I just don't know what to say. I'm sorry and I'm praying for you just doesn't seem to be enough. It's not fair keeps going through my mind as does memories of Papa. Your dad is such a wonderful man and it isn't fair. It just isn't. If I can do anything please let me know.

Windy said...

Janece you are your Dad are in our prayers. Please please let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you!

Michelle said...

Oh Janece, I am sorry you are having to deal with the stress of this. You guys and especially your dad will be in our prayers.

Jyl said...

oh JaNece, I am so sorry. I have been so involved in all my problems that I havent even thought to check in you and Jack! I am sooo sorry. What can I do, Can I go visit him? Can I watch your kids? So that you can go watch them?
Oh I am such a jerk, I will be bringing you dinner ok? I love you!

Kenna said...

Wow. I'm sorry. I hope everything works out for the best. I'll be thinking of you! Love you tons!