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Prayer and Hope - Day 80 - 84
Day 80 – 84 (These days were a blur.)
This was an eye opener week for me. Good news from my doctor and some upsetting news from my ex-husband. My doctor said my health is back to normal. My ex-husband called to let me know that he has prostate cancer. I was really numb about the news until I revealed it to Team Heidi on Saturday during our weekly conference call. My first reaction to news was sadness for my daughter and granddaughter. Then I started feeling guilty about it because I realized I missed an opportunity to offer him hope. The tears finally came. His father died at age 52 of prostate cancer. His older brother has had his prostate removed completely. My ex-husband is 47 and is currently battling sarcoidosis everyday and now prostate cancer. I prayed in church today for answers. In my assignment 10 I talked my progress and obstacles. Little did I know the very next day after completing the assignment I would have this new obstacle to over come. How do I push through this and offer hope for him and learn and grow from it. How do I offer hope to my daughter and granddaughter. They don’t know yet. He wants to be the one to tell them in person. He is currently serving in the US Navy. He’s been in service for our country for over 20 years. He has always been a pillar of health and he doesn’t understand why he has yet another challenge to face. So if I stray away from t.com for a bit understand I am doing a little soul searching and quiet time to hear what I need to do help my family whenever they receive the news. Love you guys and keep going strong…almost to the finish line!Anita PS….on a positive note, the doctors believes they may have caught the cancer in the early stages. My ex is waiting for other test results to come in before telling other family members.
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Oh, Anita! I am so sorry for this circumstance. I will pray for you and your family. I'm sure that after you take the time to process, pray, and think, you'll have the right words ready for your ex and your daughter and grandbaby. Years ago, Hombre had testicular cancer, and they had to remove one of this testicles. I don't even remember what I would say to him...I just remember thinking I'll let him talk, and I would mostly just sit and listen. I would cry with him, and I would tell him things will work out. And I really believed that. He had survived a car accident in which he lost his brother. The other driver didn't survive either. All I could think was that God would let him survive that accident just to take him two years later. I don't know why I thought that, but that's what I felt in my heart. Hombre has been cancer free for over 20 years. I love you, Anita, and we'll be here when you come back. ~hugz
Anita they are making huge huge strides in battling this type of cancer. My Uncle Tom was diagnosed years ago and he is still going strong. Sending you lots of love and healing thoughts to your children and their daddy. *hugs*
Anita ...coach said it so well...you are a source of love and comfort for your family....taking care of you will help you to do this and keep on. My thoughts are with you. Holly
I know you understand who is completely in control...Yes you and your ex are in our prayers...
Sending my thoughts and prayers your way. --Brandie
You and yours are in our prayers. Hugs, Mim in Chapleau
Anita You are in my prayers tonight.
Anita -I am a prostrate cancer survivor. In 2007 I had my prostrate removed surgically. Now they use lasers which are much more precise. Mim and I managed to get through this rough stretch with the love we have for each other. We also put our trust in God to see us through. We are both stronger for the experience.
I agree with brother Stoney, God is in control lay it at His feet and let His will be done. I will keep you and your ex and your family in prayers. Please read Psalm chapter 3 and 4 and 5. ~Love you~ Jerome
Anita~ I'm so sorry about that and I do pray and hope for the best. All I know is God is in control and he decides the time-manner-place for when to take us believers home. I don't think you should be hard on yourself when you are powerless over his health. At this point in time I would lean on God like no other coz human solution is only temporary at best and right now it should be all God who is in control of the situation and how it turns out. I would be proud of Anita and how you have made so many positive changes and are making a difference in the lives of others. I love you~Coach
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