A legacy of laughter.
One night last week when I was visiting my Dad in the convalescent center where he is living out his last days, a young lady brought in his dinner on a tray. It looked about like usual – cafeteria-style tray, a small glass of water, a tiny carton of milk, utensils, a cup of Jello, [...]
September 13, 2009
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Tags: cancer, dad, laughter, vocation · Posted in: faith, family
A moment of levity!
They do happen! If I, or anyone in my family, ever lost our sense of humor, it would be a loss as keenly felt as that of a limb. Yesterday I went to visit Dad after work, as per usual. When I arrived, he was holding…mattress ads. Yes, my father, laying in the hospital, dying [...]
September 2, 2009
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Tags: cancer, dad, family, health · Posted in: Uncategorized
A time of burden.
My father’s illness has progressed at such a pace it can be hard to keep up. I certainly haven’t put all the latest details in here; they pile up faster than I can take time to record them. It’s okay, though. I would rather take the time to spend with my father, to share thoughtful [...]
August 25, 2009
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Tags: cancer, dad, family · Posted in: family
A newsy update
Once again, in lieu of waiting for artful prose (or time to craft it), I’m going to post just some details, update-fashion. Last week’s trip to the oncologist confirmed our fears – Dad’s lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) is stage four, and has spread throughout his body, primarily into the bones. The plan set up last week [...]
August 20, 2009
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