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Today is my dad's birthday...most likely the last one he will have. We found out yesterday that he does have cancer.
The wonderful thing about the internet is...I can sit here and post while crying my eyes out...and no one even knows it. I just wasn't ready to even talk about it last night.
I'm getting ready to leave here and go take his birthday present to him...a framed picture of the USS Lake Champlain...the first aircraft carrier he was on (during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the 60's).
I know that I am always in your prayers for one reason or another...and now I would like for you to please pray that I don't start crying in front of my dad today. ...maybe tomorrow or the next day...but just not today.
Thank you, friends.....
Cindy
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Cindy - I'm holding your hand and transfering strength to you, so that you may hold your head up today and give your dad a most marvelous birthday with memories to treasure always.
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We're with you every step of the way, Afgrey, so lean on us hard whenever you must...
Merme
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loz
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Cindy OF COURSE I'll be praying for you and your dad...
When you are feeling at your worst in life please call on me my friend. I want to hold you up you see and help you until you mend.
I may not always know what to say, but I can always lend an ear. I have two arms that hug very well, so let me pull you near......
Please don't say you don't need my help, what else are good friends for? Don't you recall the countless times I've leaned on you before?
So as your tears slide down your cheek I'd be honored to wipe them away. You are so special to me. Please let me help you find your way.
And don't forget I'm always here, in bad times and in good. I'd never abandon you my friend, I'll be beside you in life until the very end.
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Absolutely we are holding you and your family in our daily thoughts & prayers... Cindy, I am praying for you to have the best day ever today... We are lovin ya!!!
~V~
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Cindy if you feel something around your shoulders it is me comforting you and giving you the strength to not cry in front of you dad. Tell him Happy birthday from me and my bunch of animals and my family. My prayers are always with you your dad and the family for strength and comfort. Jimmy
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Cindy, I am so sorry about the cancer and I will be praying for your dad, you, and the entire family.
I hope today is a wonderful day, as I know it will be, because you will make it special by being there for him.
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It is amazing that you find the strength when you need it. I am happy for you that you did not cry cuz it meant a lot to you.
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quote: I am happy for you that you did not cry cuz it meant a lot to you.
It really did mean a lot to me...and I was so scared, because I had cried all morning thinking about this probably being my dad's last birthday. I knew if I cried, he would start crying, too...and it would have really ruined everything. As it turned out, it was a happy time.
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gardenmom32210
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I'm glad to hear that ya'll had a happy time
I hope you spend lots of time with him,laughing and loving.
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Cindy, I'm so glad you had a great time with your dad and you didn't cry. You are very brave. I'm so sorry though to hear that your dad has cancer things like this always happens to the good people. We are here if you need us.
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Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You're an amazingly strong woman, so of course you didn't cry when you needed not to, and that strength will help you get through this, too. And there are about 8000 people here to listen whenever you need to talk or vent...
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So so sorry to hear your news.. I've been there and I do know how devasting the news can be. I will keep good thoughts in my heart for you girl. I really hope you have some great quality time with your da.
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Afgrey ~ just wanted to let you know that my entire church prayed for your dad and your whole family this morning. We will continue to do so every step of the way.
And, as Geegeeburr pointed out, your Garden Helper family will not let go of you, either.
Merme
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Cindy... I am so sorry to hear about your dad, I understand what you are feeling, as my mom is in a simular situtation, she has a fatal blood disorder and the doctor just told her that he would be surprised if she made it another year. She has been recieving blood transfusions to survive, she was getting them every 3 weeks and now it is every 2 weeks. So you know you are not alone, we are all behide you & beside you & you are in our prayers.
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Thank you for your prayers everyone. I know this will be a long journey...what I'm fixing to go through. But, I don't think I could handle it without my friends here... ...my only friends.
Comfrey...you and your family will be in MY prayers!
Cindy
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Comfrey, Your family will be in my prayers also.
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Comfrey...you can cry on my shoulder anytime... ...and I'm sure I will be crying on yours. I've got a feeling this next year is gonna pass way too fast... ...for both of us.
Cindy
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Comfrey... though I don't "pray" per se, as most know here, I will be thinking of you and your family as you go through this journey with your mom, as well as Cindy's dad, and Jimmy's mom too.
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Comfrey also sending prayers for you and your family. cindy got evryone I know praying for your dad and you . also praying for Merme in her move . Jimmy
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Cindy, Comfrey, Jimmy, as well as some others here, just letting you know my thoughts will be with you, too.
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Jiffymouse
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quote:Originally posted by plants 'n pots: Comfrey... though I don't "pray" per se, as most know here, I will be thinking of you and your family as you go through this journey with your mom, as well as Cindy's dad, and Jimmy's mom too.
lynne, your good thoughts are what you do best. we all have our own way of doing things, and for those of us who "pray", even those vary so much that sometimes, folks who call themselves praying aren't doing it the way others think they should! (i'm usually one of the ones doing it "wrong" ) but, you are a good friend, and i know that your good thoughts for comfrey and cindy will go as far as my prayers!
and cindy and comfrey, you both truly have my prayers... losing a parent is one of the hardests bridges of adulthood to cross... but there are many on the other side to help you along the way, and one day, you will round a corner and it will be bearable again...
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