And so it begins...

[bluestocking79]

In which there is an update on my Dad's situation, an outpouring of gratitude, some reassuring news, lots of positive thinking, lots of reflective and thinky thinking, and the reaffirmation that although life is sometimes hard, it is also very good and beautiful, too.

Comments

[keladry_lupin]

Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm so glad it's contained and curable! I love what the nurse practitioner said, comparing it to his bypass surgery.

I'm also glad your dad has you, and I know he is, too.

I love therapy dogs. The dean of the law school occasionally brings them in during finals fortnight, and I selfishly spend as much time as I can when they're visiting. (And I come away covered in dog hair.)

[bluestocking79]

Thank you so much, Kel! I love the way the nurse practitioner framed the issue for Dad, because she reminded him of what he's overcome, and hence, how strong he really is.

I am glad to have my dad, too, so I suspect we're even. I'm doing my best to keep him distracted from the anxiety and thinking positively.

I am certain that you would have loved Hope! She was just such a sweet dog, and so wonderfully calm and loving. It's no wonder patients and families find her presence so therapeutic! I'm really happy that the hospital has her as part of their staff, because it means they're paying attention to treating more than just physical symptoms.

[bluestocking79]

Thank you very much for all the positive vibes, Juno! They make such a difference, really they do. &hearts

I am so thankful that the prognosis is so positive, and that my Dad was diligent about cancer screening. It is an excellent remind of how important those screenings are! I know a lot of people are put off by the inconvenience or embarrassment factor, but really... it's worth a day's discomfort to know that you're healthy--and if you aren't, that it's early enough to do something about that. I know that I definitely will not be putting off my own screenings!

[duniazade]

You're wonderful, Bluey, and so is your Dad.

He's going to be all right, I just know it, and I'm sending my best vibes just to add to the life force.

*squishes you*

[bluestocking79]

I will take that as a compliment, Duni, as you are a deeply wonderful person yourself. &hearts

Thank you so much for your support, your good vibes, and you friendship. It means so much to me.

~massive hugs and love~

[bluestocking79]

Well, considering that you're one of the most wonderful people I'VE met, I will take that as a compliment. &hearts

I love you, too! Very, very, very much.

[elise_wanderer]

Thanks for all the wonderful good news, and so eloquently described, as well. (I loved meeting the girl in the kitty cat hat with the mother as guide!) And the Golden Lab named Hope sounds like the perfect addition to a warm and caring place.

*hugs you*

[bluestocking79]

Thank you! It is really and truly my pleasure to have good news to share. And it was an honor to meet so many interesting people; I felt like I ought to share them with all of you, so you could meet them, too. (You'd have loved that little girl. She was absolutely a joy!)

~hugs~