This man is amazing. Everyone who is reading this right now already knows this. You wouldn't be reading if you weren't concerned about him. You know what a great father, husband, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, neighbor and friend he is. You've been checking in to make sure he's doing OK. You've remembered him in your prayers. You've witnessed his miracles. You've been cheering him along all this time.
This man is a fighter. He was back on his bike again today, riding ten miles before heading to the hospital for platelets. When we got together earlier tonight, gathered in Mom's family room either in person or via Skype, we discussed Dad's options: hospice or treatments with adverse side effects. We discussed the side effects and how the treatment might buy Dad an extra week. We asked Dad how he felt about it. His response? "If it gives me another week, I'll take it." He is not at all ready to stop fighting.
This man is my hero. It's impossible to convey how much love, admiration, respect, appreciation and pride I have in him. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your prayers. And thank you Dad, for fighting. Semper fi.
Love, Nan
We are most certainly praying for you all. We love you and wish you strength, peace, hope, love, and comfort.
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TEN MILES? This man should have a medal around his neck just for that. I am perfectly healthy and wouldn't even attempt 10 miles.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you all non-stop. As hard as this is, I am grateful you are able to spend time as a family and say what you want to say to each other. That is a huge blessing, even if it's painful. Hang in there.
Nothing can come between the love amongst your beautiful family and the great example he has set for you all. You will always have him with you, whatever the circumstances. Lots of love and prayers, Beacham & Bickmore families.
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