Full Week!!

Well, things have been busy this week to say the least. We go to Moore County on Tueday morning and by that afternoon, my dad has been put in the hospital. My sister in law calls to tell us that my mother inlaw rehab time is up. Something about insurance. Which I don't believe,(I think since we were going to move her from there they would no longer fight for her therapy) but that is another story. We stayed Wednesday to help get things ready to move Mark's mom on Thursday to the new assisted living place. Mark and Gerald moved her furniture over while Gail and I did the business end. Then around 6 pm we left for Wilmington. Got home late and got up by 5 am the next morning. Was at the hospital before 10 am just incase they took daddy early...the didn't. Didn't go into surgery until about 3:30. Surgery went well. Only one tumor with shallow roots. Possibly no treatments, but the biopsy will determine that. A few complications after the surgery, but they let him come home on Friday with far too many instructions and mentioning way too much about getting to the ER as fast as you could for me to feel comfortable. So far this AM I haven't heard from them, so I am assuming all is well. Lots of love and support has been shown to mom and dad during this time. Mark and I have received lots of emails of people tells us that they are praying for him. I have received 100's of text asking about daddy and keeping up with his progress. It has been a full week, but I was so happy with the news from his surgery. Praying that he feels better and like his old self soon.

Define!!

A juicy ribeye steak

A helping hand

Rocking chair conversations

A country breakfast

Great work ethic

Follower of Christ.

Family

Neighbor

Loving

Trustworthy

Caring

There are so many other things that help define my daddy and the things that he loves and cherish. He is a lover of westerns and the great old shows of TV. He loves a great steak and never misses breakfast. He unconditionally loves his family. Works hard to provide for us. Great neighbor and friend. I have always loved our rocking chair porch conversations. Today another word has tried to define my daddy. The word "cancer" entered our vocabulary today where my dad is concerned. I refuse to allow that word to even be associated with my daddy. My daddy is full of life and this is just a small set back that he will beat. You see, my daddy has always been my hero and heroes are not defeated; they defeat other things. They come out of situations victorious, and that is what my daddy will do...he will be a victor. God gave me peace and assurance of this tonight. You may not believe, but I do. I have the faith of a healing coming to my daddy. "On the authority of the Living Word I rise up and take my stand. I'm a blood bought child of Living God who is the Great I am. I'm heir to all that heaven owns and no principalities can ever take away my royal crown given on His Authority". He promises never to leave or forsake us...I believe this. The God of the mountain is the God in the valley. God is the same. He never changes nor does He break a promise. I love you daddy, but more importantly God loves you; and you are His. Grace Grace God's Grace!!!