I am a fan of “Stand Up To Cancer“. They post a variety of different things in regards to standing up to cancer. Please join me and become a fan of the “Stand Up To Cancer” fan page and enjoy reading inspirational articles that they post. Below is there latest posting…
“Cancer is not the end of a career, a life or the world… It’s how you fight it.” ~ Master Sgt. Larry Velasco
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/109125/three-time-survivor
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
― Winston Churchill
Dad went to see his heart doctor yesterday. He is putting him back on his blood pressure meds. The good news is that the doctor was ok with dad going off of his blood clot shots. Instead, dad will be taking a pill that will do the same thing. This was great news for the family as dad belly is sore and bruised from all the shots. The doctor wants him to come back in 6 months.
In addition, his heart doctor was so happy to hear the good news that dad is in remission. Months ago, before chemo started, my dad had to go to this doctor to get approval for treatment since my dad’s heart is in afib (meaning it does not beat regular). The heart doctor took out a pocket cross from his pants and asked my parents if it was ok to pray with them. After the prayer, the doctor asked for a blessing. He put this cross on my dad’s heart and asked God to heal my dad. So here we are in present time, my dad visiting the heart doctor and telling him the good news: dad in remission and it was a moment to be reminded of all who prayed for my family over the last few months.
This video is humble and reminds us of how everyone has a story. May we all see how events in our lives affect so many. A very powerful video. May you be blessed by watching it.If we could see inside other people’s hearts
The church put a 4:38 second video together to celebrate Father’s Day. Here is the video… pay attention to around the 1:10 mark. HINT HINT!!!!
had a wonderful father’s day with the family. with all that has happened with my dad’s health, Adam and I wanted this father’s day to be really special. Saturday, we took dad (and the family) to see Star Trek. We all love Star Trek but dad/Adam is big fans and can give you all kinds of details. Then we went to dinner and came home and chilled as a family watching tv. Sunday, we went to church and then out to dinner. Then we gave dad his presents. We ordered him some snoopy playing cards (as we love to play cards and He love snoopy). We also ordered him a snoopy shirt. However, his big present was a gift certificate to ride/drive a WWII plane for 30 minutes. There will be a pilot with him but he will be able to do all kinds of different tricks etc. As you may know, my dad is a history buff (guess where I got it from). Plus, he use to fly small planes. So combine both and it was the perfect gift. Going to do it in July sometime!
Sunday is Father’s day. Feel free to drop a note off to my dad on his web site… under the comment section. We are planning Saturday to take daddy out to the movie.. to see Star Trek and dinner… a surprise! Then we are going to chill at home and play some cards. Sunday will be church and chilling at home. He does have to go to work Sunday night. Truly a blessing to be celebrating father’s day with dad being in 100% remission. What a true blessing!
Since dad has been ill, we have not got to go to church as my dad just was too ill to go out anywhere. We have worshiped at home together. Today, after months of not going, the family was able to go to church as my dad is getting stronger each day. We got into the car, one of Elvis songs came on the radio “If I have a dream” which happens to be one of my favorites of Elvis.
Then as we are driving into Alvin, we see a rainbow – a sign of new beginnings. Today’s sermon topic: Miracles.
I have said thank you so many time to God for the miracle my family has been given. Today’s message was a reminder that miracles do exist and that God is listening to our prayers. The pastors took time today to publicly welcome my family back and that touched not just my heart but my whole family’s. It was nice to worship with those who have been praying for us all these months. In behalf of my family, I thank the FUMC of Alvin for all you have done. My dad felt God’s love every chemo treatment with his prayer quit. Thank you God for the miracles you do every day – minor and major.
On June 2, dad went back to work this past week. He is excited to go back to work as the walls of the house was probably getting to him. LOL!!! In all seriousness, I am glad he is feeling better and is able to go to work. Thank you for all the prayers and thoughts.
There is another cancer survivor I would ask for you to pray for. His name is Korbin and he is a 15yr old from Elk City Oklahoma who was diagnosed with an inoperable glioma brain tumor. The Cunningham family met Korbin and his family when both Dad and Korbin was undergoing radiation treatment at the proton radiation center.
Please visit Korbin’s Facebook page and hit the “like” button. I promise you, won’t regret it.
http://www.facebook.com/PrayForKorbin
Thanks!!!!
Today is National Survivor Day. So I want to take a moment to celebrate my dad and I’s victory over cancer. We are strong! We are winning the war. We are survivors. Thank you to God and our wonderful caretakers, my mom and my brother Adam. Also want to thank all of our friends who have supported us throughout the years http://www.ncsd.org/ 
Tonight, dad will be going back to work. It is truly a blessing. He has not been to work since February. I sit here and think of the journey my family has been through. The people who have touched us and how we touched them. The friends that we are closer to. The bond we have with each other. The bond we have with God. The happiness of living life. I am so thankful that dad is well enough to go back to work. Praise God for all of the glory.
You know dad is feeling good when you see him eating his Little Debbie nutty bar cookies. He eats one every day! Soon after chemo started months ago, his daily favorite treat tasted funny and he stopped eating it. what a blessing to see him eat his favorite daily food again. God has truly blessed us!