I fully expected to post about my amazing vacation that I was able to take last week, until I got a call late last night from my mom. By now you know she resides in Hawaii, and she said she was flying home tomorrow because her Dad (my Grandpa Phil) was refusing surgery for something else that has come up because he was afraid he wouldn't make it through it. Truth is, he's probably right.
I told you all a couple months ago that he has been battling throat cancer for some time, and this time when it came back, they said its terminal. He started chemo and radiation to prolong his life, but since then has had many, many more horrible complications.
He's going home from the hospital today, to return home, gather his things, and go to Hospice. I'm angry, I'm scared, and I'm hurt. I don't want him to go. He's too sweet a man to go so soon. Although we aren't that close, I want him to know the Lord. I spent a majority of last night in tears, and in prayer. I know that some of you who read my blog aren't very spiritual, but if you are, could you please say a prayer for him and my entire family?
It would mean everything to me.
I am praying for you right now! I pray that your grandpa finds time to accept God's love for him in his limited time left here on earth. Last July I lost my grandmother very suddenly, and she was my last living grandparent, and I remember how mad & upset I was with God for letting this happen but he reminded me how he is in control of everything & comforted me through the hard time. I pray that you can find some sort of comfort & peace over the next few weeks!
ReplyDeletePraying for you & your Grandpa & your family. <3
ReplyDeleteDefinitely praying for you and your family. <3
ReplyDeletePraying for your grandpa and you, sweet friend. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Praying for your family and that sweet man. xo
ReplyDeletePrayers said for you and Caleb, your grandpa, and safe travels for your mom. It is so hard to watch others suffer when they do not have the hope of heaven we share. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSending you and your family lots of prayers and lots of love.
ReplyDeleteSending you and your family lots of positive thoughts. Think on the happy times, that is what will help the most :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you, such a heartbreaking time but God will see you guys through it.
ReplyDeleteYou, your grandpa, and your family are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteso sorry kayla. will be praying for you, your family, and that He may come to know the Lord. hugs friend.
ReplyDeleteSending you and your family lots of positive thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Love you sweet friend!!
ReplyDeleteThis is never easy. Do you know for sure he doesn't know the Lord? Hospice and being able to go at home can be such a blessing, but I understand there's no amount of condolences worth anything if his eternity isn't secure. Thinking of you all!
ReplyDeletePrayer is said for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI said a prayer that your family is able to find peace over this situation. Sorry that you are going through this rough patch. Just rely on HIM and he'll get you through any storm!
ReplyDeletePraying Kayla!!
ReplyDeleteLosing a grandparent is so very hard, no matter how "prepared" you think you are. I will continue to pray for his comfort and peace for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry. that is awful and so hard to go through, thinking of your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry your family is having to go through this. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I'm so very sorry. I hope he finds peace. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your grandpa, sweet friend! Wish I could hug you!
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your grandpa <3
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