Posted on 07/08/2004 4:39:16 AM PDT by 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
Appreciation sent your way.
The prayers and the card are very much appreciated.
Prayers for your dad are being sent.
Great photo!
Thank you so much.
God Bless you both.
Thank you very much - it is so appreciated.
Thank you, D.G.
You're caring helps a bunch.
Mail is on the way. . .
Find comfort in knowing that your dad has led a full and blessed life. May the Lord give your dad strength and take away his pain and may He grant peace to the family. Wishing God's blessings on each of you.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the prayers and comforting words about hospice care.
Prayers for your Dad from here.
Tell him I think he has nice looking legs *wink* - neat picture of your Dad. :o)
Freepmail the address - I would be more then happy to send him a card.
Prayers to Wilburn and to the family.
Flyer, Houston appreciates you so much. We are here for you and I for one and damn proud to know you.
I don't have to FReepmail for an address, I have yer cell number..............
Glorious, Heavenly Father, we give You thanks and praise for this father and son, for their strength, and for the love that they share. We come before You, kneeling in prayer, for whenever two or more are gathered in Your name, we know You are there in their midst. Matt. 18:20
Only You, Lord, know the number of our days. Nothing is impossible through You, and we lift this father up to You in prayer for healing of his body, his mind and his soul. We ask that You hold this family extra close during this time; that they will know the power of Your comfort and Your eternal love.
In the name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking.
Psalm 34:18
Your family and father will be included in my prayers. I hope that y'all will find peace in his final days.
Good Day Flyer,
You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that your fathers treatments go well.
The picture of him is just precious. We lost my father-in-law two years ago. He also served in WWII and was the most honorable and wonderful gentlemen.
Our family would be glad to send a card to your father!!! Please FR mail me his address. What a wonderful son you are! What a great way to help lift his spirits.
Kindest regards,
all4one....Jackie
Ping! A freeper needs prayers for his Dad - would you ping your prayer list for him, please
Thanks - Hope all is well and having a great summer!
Prayers for your dad, and prayers for you and your family being lifted up now.
Thank you Pax. I love my FR family!
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