My Dad has lukemia

[JPort32 0]

Just a little note to let you know, you have more support than you can imagine here............ and I am saying an extra prayer for you and your family!

Take care of you too, and keep smiling.

Hugz

Jodie

[bushbaby 8]

Spoke to my Dad today... He is in very good spirits. He went through his blood test yesterday and so I will soon know what we are dealing with. I am glad to here though that we are the same blood type o-. I don't know if that will mean anything, but it makes me feel better. Thanks Jodi and blossom for your encouraging words.... I love all of you! :knockedou

[New Hope 37]

So glad to hear that, Rica! It usually takes a while to get answers. But,hopefully, they'll be good ones!

[athykay 9]

So sorry for your worries right now, but try to think positive thoughts. The power is amazing.

You and your family are in my prayers.

[DeLarla 22]

Rica, it's hard reading this because so far you've been so strong for me, so when I see you in pain, it just doesn't seem fair. Remember that your dad helped make you the strong woman you are today; with today's treatments and options, dad will be around a long time, so so it's time for you to be brave and face this enemy with all you've got. Take a deep breathe, reflect on all the love, and then start reading everything you can get your hands on so you can help dad and your family every way you can.

[PamRN 0]

Good Luck and God bless Rica. Cancer and all it's various forms and treatments can be pretty confusing, especially to those of us who don't work in that specialty field, but all the recent advances seem very encouraging. Penny is such a great asset to this site, and definitely a good support person to have in your corner right now, with her experience, she could help you understand the information you'll be given, and if need be even help you ask the right questions. I'm sending you my best wishes for a treatment that works for your dad, and the blessings of strength for you and your's.

[bushbaby 8]

Pam, Kathy, Delarla and Marie, You must realize what an extreem support you are being right now. Thank you. I am stronger today because of your thoughts and prayers. I know that I can get through this. It's not me that I am most concerned for, nor is it my father really. My sister has such a bad relationship with him I know that she is goint to peices. I wish that she and I were closer, but we have never been. She is a little manic and I always got on her nerves. Well maybe through this she and I can learn to get along. If only for my dad.

[New Hope 37]

Rica, serious illness can pull a family together in time of need. But sometimes it can isolate others. Hopefully your sister will do some "soul searching" and reconcile with your Dad. But she's got to do that on her own free will. Just let her know that you're there for her. Perhaps you have someone (outside the family) that she can confide in (like a minister, or family friend). Sending you (((hugs))) and prayers.