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

[foreverfree]

Add me to the pray-ers.

ff

[Flyer]

I hope I got everyone of you wonderful folks on the ping.

Wilburn Chessher passed away Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2004. He was at home where he wished to be and in the care of Hospice. He passed peacefully and free of suffering. Thank you all for your prayers and comfort.

Wilburn Chessher 1942

Wilburn Chessher 2004

[kcvl]

I'm so sorry. You will all be in my prayers.

[potlatch]

Bless your heart Flyer, he's at peace with the Lord now. Now it will be you, who feels the pain and I will pray for your comfort.

[pamlet]

Oh Flyer... you are in our prayers. Thank you SO much for sharing your Dad with us!

[NormsRevenge]

Godspeed Wil

Condolences to the family

[fourscore]

Prayer Bump!

[AnAmericanMother]

God bless you, Flyer, and prayers for the repose of your dear father's soul.

ALL that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
He that raised up Jesus from the dead will also quicken our mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth in us.
Wherefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Thou shalt show me the path of life; in thy presence is the fulness of joy, and at thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore.

[Tribune7]

I'm sorry,

[Socratic]

"Thank you all for your prayers and comfort."

And thank YOU for reaching out to others in your time of need. Thank you for sharing your father with us all. Thank you from a son with an aging father who can take inspiration from you. May blessings be yours through the honoring of your father.

[arasina]

I'm so sorry for you loss. Think of him often and he will always be with you, Flyer. Thank you for sharing your wonderful father with us. God bless you and your family.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Prayers and condolences.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for the life of Wilburn Chessher, beloved husband and father and American patriot. With tears we mourn his passing, with prayer we seek Your comfort for his family, and with hope we look for joyful reunion. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Eaker]

Brother, whatever you need.

You are my friend.

[MeekOneGOP]

Wilburn Chessher passed away Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2004. He was at home where he wished to be and in the care of Hospice. He passed peacefully and free of suffering. Thank you all for your prayers and comfort.

Oh, Flyer. So sorry to hear that. Glad he left this earth peacefully. Thanks for letting us know.

Rest in peace, Wilburn Chessher .....

[deadhead]

Flyer, I am so sorry. May you all gain comfort and strength from God at this difficult time. I am glad your Dad was home where he wanted to be. When I received your ping, I thought for sure you were posting pictures of you Dad from his days in the Pacific during WW2. Your Dad is a handsome man and looks like he had a heart of gold. He is now smiling down from Heaven and guiding you and yours, that I am sure of. Take Care. God Bless All

Rest In Peace Wilburn

Regards,
Colleen

[GrandEagle]

I am sorry for your loss. My God grant you and your family that Peace that passes all understanding.

GE

[Dysart]

I'm deeply sorry for his passing but I bet he was proud of how his son cared for him during his last days. Thanks for sharing with us.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, dear friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Thank you for letting us know, Flyer. I'm praying for you and all that loved your dad. May you find peace in He who now comforts your dad's eternal soul. Rest in the hope and trust that you will meet again in Heaven.