I have only been in here to read and haven't really posted anything in quite some time.
Today I come here with a heavy heart and tears for one of my brothers.
First let me explain, I have a brother, who I've always called my special needs brother. His first 13 years of life, he had 13 operations. He has also survived 3 heart attacks. He has lived with a Urostomy for as long as I can remember. Doc said if he lived to 21, he'd be lucky and he'd never be able to have kids. Well, he's 46 and has 3 beautiful girls that came along late in his life as they are all under 8. Anyhow, a couple of hours ago as I traveled back home from a vet visit that takes 3 hours now, he called me. He's been in the hospital a few days for the second time this month. Today he was diagnosed with Metastatic Colon Cancer (he'll have another operation for a Colostomy) I didn't know what it was until I looked it up. What I found out, was that the survival rate is not good even with treatment. I have 5 brothers and only 2 I really love and care about. My brother Peter happens to be one of them. All I can do is pray that he gets better instead of worse. I have no idea what stage his cancer is even in. Never once in all his years on this earth, did I ever think about him not being a part of my life or my family.
Please pray with me for Peter. That his pain and suffering will be as gentle as possible on him. Also, for his upcoming operation to go smoothly.
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo
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