See that beautiful man in this photo? That's my Farfar (grandfather, in Danish).
My grandfather isn't doing well these days. This is a man who has battled and overcome colon and prostate cancer, but who was diagnosed with liver cancer a month ago. He has experienced a brutally unforgiving and rapid decline in his health and well-being in the past two weeks and tonight, I can't NOT talk about it. My Farfar is dying.
I've been in denial about this for a while, but deep down, at my core, I am so sad. Sad for my grandmother, my parents, my family. I've mixed emotions at the moment, but for now, all I can do is pray for peace, comfort and healing.
Someday I will bring myself to share what an incredible human being he is and what a gift he has been to my entire family. But for now, I am shutting down for the weekend, to celebrate Jesus and the life of my grandfather.
Merry Christmas. And blessings to all.
Merry Christmas, Angie! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
ReplyDeleteOh Angie, I am so sorry to hear this. My Uncle was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer on Monday. He is not going to make it either....they have said a week at the most. Sadly, I completely understand your pain. Please know that I will be praying for your family.
ReplyDelete~Tiffany
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Thinking of you...and praying for peace and comfort, mercy and love in abundance.... and offering an understanding heart.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. My heart just breaks reading this. Cancer has hit hard in our family--my husband, my grandparent, a beloved aunt. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Angie :-( My grandfather died of cancer too and Christmas has always been hard for me since then. I will keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, xoxoxoxo
Merry Christmas Angie! I'm so sorry about your grandfather's declining health. I pray you all are still able to enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Angie. I'm so sorry about your grandfather.
ReplyDeleteYou've got the right attitude, my friend. It's time to celebrate because you have so much to rejoice over. I know you know I know what it's like to slowly (or much too quickly) lose a beloved grandpa. It stinks. Hang in there, one day at a time. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAw, your Farfar is adorable. Praying for you and your family, Angie! I hope you had a very merry Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus!
ReplyDeleteI´m so sorry for you and your family. I hope that you receive all the strength and help yoo nee.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
You are in my heart, Angie. I will pray that you and your FarFar receive both peace and strength.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and yours.
Praying for you and your family Angie!!! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteChe'