Prayer request for my Dad

Self | Thursday, July 8, 2004 | Flyer

[Flyer]

My Dad needs your prayers - and a card, if you could.

After successfully battling colon cancer 4 1/2 years ago - and 3 follow up surgeries to correct problems with his colostomy - he was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, with tumors on his spine and lung.

He started radiation treatments on one tumor but became too weak to get out of the house. We will be bringing in hospice care in a few days.

Your prayers for comfort are appreciated.

Why a card? My Dad is a collector of things. My local FReeper friends that have seen his house can attest to that. Pictures and cards are very meaningful to him. Computers and the Internet are not his cup glass of iced tea. If I printed this thread and presented it to him it wouldn't mean nearly as much as a card.

My Dad (Wilburn) is 80 years old and a widower. He served in the Pacific in WWII in the Navy Signal Corps.

Freepmail me for his address if you can send a card. I will reply as soon as I can.

Dad in the Pacific

[Salvation]

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[Flyer]

His birthday is January 4th. The next one will be number 81.

[ChefKeith]

Good! keep His mindset and that is 1/2 the battle.

Prayers continuing.

Private Ambulance?- Mother,Jugs & Speed????

[Eaker]

I see that you threw my card away!!!

;<)

Good on you Bro!!!!

My best to your Dad!

[Flyer]

Proud to have your Dad as a new friend of mine

He enjoyed the pictues of your Dad in the Navy (I think that was you?) He was even on one of the same islands at one time.

[Eaker]

Mother,Jugs & Speed????

I saw that at the drive-in!!!

And yes, I am not that old ......... I was a baby!!

Even though I drove that night .....

[Flyer]

Private Ambulance?- Mother,Jugs & Speed????

Hmmmm. . . I guess I didn't see that movie.

Thanks again.

[deadhead]

Yes, that was me. I figured, ya never know...they may have met each other at one time while serving in the Navy. Wow, they were even on the same islands at one time, that is so cool. Glad your Dad enjoyed the pictures :-)

[LadyPilgrim]

I have a funny Birthday card and I think it will make him
laugh. So I will send it! Ha Ha Ha Ha!!

It even makes me laugh!!!

81 huh? That's wonderful! Praise the Lord!

I'm still praying for him! God Bless you all!

[pamlet]

I am SO glad he's determined to fight!! He and YOU are in our prayers!!

Wow - he really got quite a collection of cards, etc.. didn't he!! I know it has to make him smile!!

[Domestic Church]

Prayers going up!

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, thanks for the update. What a nice pic of all the cards from Freepers. :^)

Prayers for your Dad.

[Happy2BMe]

Thank you for sharing this very personal and close moment with us here on FR. Your father's courage in fighting the cancer and your faithfulness to him are both wonderful testimonies on all that is still good in the family and in our society in general.

God bless your father and you for helping him.

[tiki]

Prayer bump.

[Flyer]

Glad your Dad enjoyed the pictures :-)

He did indeed. If I find time I will scan some more of Dad's Pacific pictures and post them here.

[Flyer]

I know it has to make him smile!!

And tears of joy and love, too. Thanks again.

[trebb]

Wow!

What a nice collection. It makes me proud to be a Christian and a Freeper... Will continue to keep you and your Dad in my prayers.

Bob

[Mr. Silverback]

Thank you for that beautiful picture.

My church is praying for him...and my card is on the way in tomorrow's mail!

[Socratic]

Thank you for continuing this thread to keep us all posted. More prayers than you will ever know have been and will continue to be said on your and your father's behalf.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that Flyer's Dad has found so much joy in the words of comfort and cheer from his son's friends, now his friends. Strengthen him anew that he might continue with therapy ... work through all the details that he not be unduly stressed as he enters this rigorous phase. Fill these coming days with faith and hope and trust and an assurance that he is held before the Throne of Grace with prayer for strength and healing. "Be strong and of a good courage, be not afraid, for the Lord, thy God is with thee, whither soever thou goest." Joshua 1:9. May it be thus, O Lord, in the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...