one step done, many more to go!

[doggy10]

hi my satfix family, as you all know i am usually here alot, usually everyday. i have been away or not here as often lately because i have been with my dad alot. i haven't mentioned it before but my dad had throat cancer, stage 4 which is not good. i was terrrified and was by his side through the treatment. i am happy to say he made it through intense radiation and chemo too. they have gotten rid of the cancer they say which is a blessing. my dad could not eat food as his throat was full of blisters and raw from radiation and had to eat through a tube put in his stomach. as i said his treatment is over and his throat is healing up slowly but his taste buds were burnt and he can't taste a thing and everyting he attempts to eat tastes like motor oil he says. this has made him very depressed and he has needed my support more now then durring treatment. i never realized how much of the battle would recovering be. slowly but surely he will get there with the love and support from family and friends. this has been difficult on all of us. i believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking because i have witnessed it first hand. i kept my dad positive and kept him fighting this terrible disease that is killing many.

anyways just wanted to let people here know that i am still around and hope to be back here all the time like before. hope everyone is doing well!!!

[KIDWCKED]

Best wishes to your father in the healing process doggy10..

[zoogor]

great to hear from ya old friend. glad to hear they got the cancer. i knew they would cause the pound has been praying.
we love ya doggy and that means senior doggy as well.
thanks for the update and i look forward to seeing you here full time again.

[Costactc]

All the best for your father my friend. Staying positive is the best you can do.

[doggy10]

thx guys:)

[rickw]

Best wishes to your dad doggy10 for a speedy recovery..It is great to see a solid father/son relationship like you have....

[jerryc]

my thoughts and prayers are with u and your dad

[Shepp]

Thank YOU, d10, for providing some particulars about your dad. Those of us who have experianced, feel your pain, those of us who have not will have a better understanding and are better equiped to deal with the situation. Prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. Bow into the wind and sail on. Cheers.

[gumby]

best wishes...hope for the best

[swanone]

my prayers for your father haven't stopped as we all are fighting the battle .

[JCO]

You did the right thing being with him through that battle, glad to hear he made it.. I believe the taste will come back once the healing from the radiation and chemo is complete..
Wish him my best ..:thumbsup:

[TPB]

Glad to hear the future is looking better dog, kudo's for being strong for him. :thumbsup:

[dishdude714]

I am sorry to hear about what your dad is going thru doggy10 i hope he gets better really soon

[bobtom]

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your dad and family
God Bless

[Gamer]

My prayers and best wishes go out you and your family.I hope your father gets well soon.

[Fibroso]

Taking care of him is your best option, show him your love and that will give him the strength to fight on. Our thoughts will be with you,carry on.

[kdawg64]

thoughts and prayers for your dad, you and family,
god bless

[peaspud]

Best wishes to you and your Father. My 80 year old Dad is currently undergoing chemo for lymphoma and I am going through something similar with time and support.

[whiteheather]

the biggest battle is won, even though the road ahead is long, but there are not many bends on the road, so it is looking good, be with him still, he needs you, may all the prayers from your friends here help in many ways ......W/H

[HBT]

still prayin buddy .it is so wonderfull to feel the love and compassion.always the best for a hurting hart have no fear for we have the faith that the fathers PLAN is far greater then we have planed.keep the faith my friend.for you are LOVED, and you know that is the greatest gift of all.real HONER to be a part of......DOGGY you do what ever it takes buddy ,for we are here but a moment in time..love,eat, share,for they will bring you strength on the weak days and always remember you NEVER stand alone.HBT wishin you only a laugh when your spirit finds its self on a low note. missin ya buddy but understand very well for my father is havin health problems to just to talk to each other is great,to laugh and share are thoughs on things to come seem so much easier to Handel ,guess that is the power of LOVE......and thank GOD for all the blessings. HBT the little engine that could.LOVE always,many thanks to the site,and friends, for showin the true face of GOD by your love for another.may you be blessed all your days....HBT in the wind:wove::wove:

[johnny cash]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad. May he get better and get stronger over time. Good things come from postive things my friend. Keep us posted on how he is doing, take care and stay in touch.

[Nostradamus]

Hey Doggy! wishing your father and the entire family all the best