I'm going to take a break from blogging this week. I have some stuff on my heart and mind and attention needs to be given to those things.
My dad is undergoing some medical tests tomorrow. He was in the hospital over the weekend, and he called me on Saturday night with some sobering news. The first doctor he saw gave him a diagnosis that has yet to be confirmed, but honestly, it knocked the wind out of my sails. His tests tomorrow are of an exploratory nature and we hope to know more by the end of the week. I'm trying to be positive and to not let fear and worry consume me. But it's hard. He's my dad and I love him and want him to be okay.
If you want to pray for him, I'd love that. His first name is John. I'll update when I know more. Thanks, friends.
Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteMeredithm
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your Dad but I know God cares about him and you!
I certainly will lift him up to the Lord. Keep us posted.
Praying for your Dad. God keep you and your family, Mer.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Brenda :)
I will definitely pray for your Dad. I am so sorry, Mer.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you ;)!
ReplyDeleteI join in with the other saints to pray. Sending hugs! xxxooogretchen
ReplyDeleteon my knees for you!
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you and your dad!
ReplyDeletesteph
Mer, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Praying for his complete and total healing along with peace for you and your family as you wait.
ReplyDeleteI got your email but I wanted to leave a comment, too. :)
ReplyDeletePraying...
Praying.
ReplyDeleteYou will be in my thoughts and prayers!!
ReplyDeleteOh Mer, please keep us posted. Your dad will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMer, you're in my prayers (as always) ~ adding your dad specifically to my prayer list. Please know I am on my knees for you and your family. Love you much, friend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Trish
Hey friend,
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family and your dad. Keep us posted on specific ways we can pray.
Much love and big hugs,
Joanne
Ah, our dads are so special in our hearts and we're never ready to hear bad news about them.....they've always been our person to turn to...it's scary when they turn to us...I'll remember to pray for you and your dad.
ReplyDeleteOh Dear Mer,
ReplyDeletePlease know that both you and your father will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know the specific prayers that you need.
Lisa
praying for physical and spiritual needs to be met.
ReplyDeleteI've gotten that same kind of news before and it was so scary. I will be praying for your dad. Lots of love and hugs to you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you.
ReplyDeleteYou, your dad and your family are in my prayers!
ReplyDeletePraying for your dad, Meredith. And for you as well.
ReplyDeletePraying...
ReplyDeleteI am asking God to be with your dear dad, and to bless over him. I am praying for you, may God carry you through this sweetie.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying, Mer.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Diane
I'll keep your whole family in my prayers Meredith...I can tell by reading these comments that you all will have lots of prayer warriors on your side!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for health for your dad and for you to have peace. I wish I could give you a big hug!
ReplyDeleteyou know I'm praying... and will continue to, of course. mwah!
ReplyDeletePraying!!
ReplyDeleteGod is good. All the time.
Lifting you and your Dad in prayer...
ReplyDeleteI'm praying, Meredith.
ReplyDeleteI know it is easy to give into the fear and worry...so in addition to your dad I am praying that your heart will be flooded with peace. Hugs, my friend.
ReplyDeleteDitto to what Jackie said. Prayers all around friend!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying. May God bring peace that passes our understanding as you trust in Him.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you Meredith.
ReplyDeleteMeredith,
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you...for comfort and peace. I know this must be difficult for you.
Praying for your dad, John. Healing, strength, and peace.
And praying for all those that are taking care of him...doctors, nurses, etc...that they would be wise in their decisions and merciful and compassionate.
Praying for your comfort and peace and for your dad's complete healing.
ReplyDeleteSE Pennsylvania praying for your dad and all of your family.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely praying for your Daddy, Mer. I hadn't read this when I replied to your comment last night. Sorry if it came acroos like I didn't care. 'Cause I really do!
ReplyDeletePraying!
Love,
Holly
I'll say a prayer for you and your dad.
ReplyDeleteMer, I am sorry to hear about your dad's physical struggles. It's hard, isn't it, to find out such shaky news.
ReplyDeletePraying for your dad,
Julie
I'll absolutely be praying for him.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my prayers. We have been going through the same thing with my dad and I know where you are. There's just something about a daughter's relationship with her dad.
ReplyDeleteRobin Bennett Braden
I can only imagine what it must feel like to hear hard news about your dad, why do our parents have to get older? I don't want to face that day. I will definitely be praying for you and for him.
ReplyDeletePrayers sent for your dad and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for your dad as well.
ReplyDeleteI just found your site through the BlogHer links, and had to read more. We're at 8,750 ft. in northern New Mexico, but we love Colorado (CO Springs)as well. Anyway, I've added you to my blogroll. I look forward to reading more.
I've got your dad and your entire family on my prayer list. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about you and your dad tonight and hoping he's okay. Praying for him.
ReplyDeleteOh Meredith! We will be praying! Please let us know how he is when you feel up to it!
ReplyDeleteIn HIM,
Renee
I am praying for you & for your Dad.
ReplyDeleteI love this Psalm written by David when he was in the Desert of Judah. I will share a small portion, but it is worth reading in it's entirety. Psalm 63:7-8 "Because you are my help, I will sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." Cling to Him and sing in the shadow of His wings...
Hey Meredith - just checking in on you. Continuing to pray for peace in your heart as you wait.
ReplyDeleteMy heart broke when I read this. Please know you, your dad and your family are definitely in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMer, I will be praying for you and your dad. We've been through serious illnesses with both of my parents, and it's not fun or easy, to say the least!
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