Power of Prayer

Tomorrow my Dad goes in for sugery to remove cancer from his colon. When Dad called to let me know his colonoscopy hadn't gone well, and that there was a "spot", my first thought was that my hubby's dad died from colon cancer. I was a good girl, though, and did not cry on the phone with Dad. He sounded positive, so I was going to be positive. I don't know if he'll ever know how hard that was. I am the one who has heard the horror stories of doctors who tell patients one thing, and it's really another, and they die. Or, a doctor says nothing can be done, and a second opinion proves something can be done, and the fight ensues. I know my parents trust their doctors, and I am happy with that. But, I will also be the daughter who questions things. Ask Dad's kidney doctor... :)

So, Dad checked into the hospital today because the last half of the prep for the surgery is harsh, dehydrating, and really lowers his blood pressure. I called to check in, find out when the surgery is tomorrow, and just to tell him I was thinking of him. The way he told me he loved me before we hung up the phone ripped my heart in two - in such a nice way. I told him I loved him, too and to take care, hung up the phone, and burst into tears. Yes - I get my sappiness from my mother... But, I'm ok with that. I love my parents so much, that the thought of them in pain or suffering just wrenches my insides out.

Short and to the point - please pray for my dad. Pray that God guides the hands of the surgeon, Dr Bergin, that God holds Dad in his arms before/during/after the sugery, and that we all lean on Him for strength in this time. The prognosis is very good, and I am putting my faith in the knowledge of the doctors, and God above. I hope you can find it in your heart to send him happy thoughts.

love and peace
denise