Pray for Tia's Papa

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone, Our family is facing another medical issue. Tia's Papa, my dad, is in the hospital recovering from surgery. This last week has been a whirl wind of tests after test and bad news. A long story short, we were told on Tuesday, July 31st that my dad has colon cancer. Since he was "all cleaned out", he had surgery on Wednesday, August 1st. During the surgery, cancer was found in his liver. This means he is in stage IV. I am just so overwhelmed, mad, terrified and so many other emotions. My parents were out of town for Tia's state all star tournament so I video taped some of it for them. They were at my house watching the videos and my house was filled with happiness. My mom was clapping and cheering for Tia just like she was at the actual game. I had this complete sense of peace and happiness. I was thinking, "wow, Tia has come so far. I felt like her difficult ordeal (suffering before she was

diagnosed with achalasia) was really far behind us". Then the very next night, BOOM, we are rushing my dad to the hospital for a blood transfusion because he is so anemic. The day after that was test after test, which lead to more tests. Then the news of cancer. He is recovering from surgery as suspected and we are happy with his progress. After a 4-6 week recovery he will start chemo therapy. We are trying to keep our chins up, and be very optimistic and positive. My dad is only 68 and is very strong. I have heard many success stories about cancer which is encouraging. Our family is taking one day at a time. Tia is dealing with this OK. Of course we are only giving her minimul information. She got to visit him yesterday for the first time. She was very mothering and was rubbing his hand and fed him some jello. I know this is an achalasia support group, but

there are so many wonderful people from all over the world here. I could use all the support and prayers for my dad as possible. He needs strength to get him through the difficult and tough road ahead of him. I am going to find a cancer support group for my mom. She is trying to be strong but I know she is exhausted and terrified. Thank you for letting me share, I appreciate it. Sequim, WA North West Olympic Peninsula

Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Games.

[Guest guest]

, I am so sorry to hear about your father. This will be a

difficult time for you and your mother as well as Tia.

You know by now that we support each other no matter

what the difficultly and I hope you will continue to keep

us up to date on your father.

Please let your mother know that she as well as you and

Tia will be in my prayers right along with your father.

Continue to give Tia bits of information and lots of hugs.

My heart goes out to all of you.

Hugs,

Maggie

a/k/a G'maGet a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.

[Guest guest]

- I am really sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep him in

my prayers as well as the rest of your family.Please keep us

updated.As you mentioned this is a site about achalasia but its

really much more!We have all become a family and we are here for one

another for everything,not just Achalasia.Dont ever feel like you

cant post about other things- i am here for you and everyone else

for whatever.I m sure most if not everyone here feels the same way!

I just found out some news about my dad as well.A cousin of mine

came up to my sister at a funeral the other day apologizing about

the news of my dad.She had no clue what he was talking about.He told

her my dad told him he had cancer.WE HAD NO CLUE!

Anyway.......... I am facing some medical issues with my dad as well

and I know its very hard for all of you as it is starting to hit me.

I hope all works out ok for you and your family.I will be thinking

of you all!.

Tonia

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> Our family is facing another medical issue. Tia's Papa, my dad,

is in the hospital recovering from surgery. This last week has been

a whirl wind of tests after test and bad news. A long story short,

we were told on Tuesday, July 31st that my dad has colon cancer.

Since he was " all cleaned out " , he had surgery on Wednesday, August

1st. During the surgery, cancer was found in his liver. This means

he is in stage IV. I am just so overwhelmed, mad, terrified and so

many other emotions.

>

> My parents were out of town for Tia's state all star tournament

so I video taped some of it for them. They were at my house watching

the videos and my house was filled with happiness. My mom was

clapping and cheering for Tia just like she was at the actual game.

I had this complete sense of peace and happiness. I was

thinking, " wow, Tia has come so far. I felt like her difficult

ordeal (suffering before she was diagnosed with achalasia) was

really far behind us " .

>

> Then the very next night, BOOM, we are rushing my dad to the

hospital for a blood transfusion because he is so anemic. The day

after that was test after test, which lead to more tests. Then the

news of cancer. He is recovering from surgery as suspected and we

are happy with his progress. After a 4-6 week recovery he will start

chemo therapy. We are trying to keep our chins up, and be very

optimistic and positive. My dad is only 68 and is very strong. I

have heard many success stories about cancer which is encouraging.

>

> Our family is taking one day at a time. Tia is dealing with this

OK. Of course we are only giving her minimul information. She got to

visit him yesterday for the first time. She was very mothering and

was rubbing his hand and fed him some jello.

>

> I know this is an achalasia support group, but there are so many

wonderful people from all over the world here. I could use all the

support and prayers for my dad as possible. He needs strength to get

him through the difficult and tough road ahead of him. I am going to

find a cancer support group for my mom. She is trying to be strong

but I know she is exhausted and terrified.

>

> Thank you for letting me share, I appreciate it.

>

> Sequim, WA

> North West Olympic Peninsula

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your

story.

> Play Sims Stories at Games.

>

[Guest guest]

Prayers for you and your father and family! Deborah