You know how when you wake up in in the morning and by the end of the day you want it to be over and then you realize no wait I want a do over. Well to day I want to hit rewind and ease the tape. Today is the day that my Dad was diagnosed with stage 3 Lung cancer. From the moment I heard him say the words I immediately wanted to cry, but he said "don't get upset and freak out I'm going to be ok" I took some comfort in that. Then all of the sudden I had a flash of my 34 years. This man was my first love. He is the man that I measured and compared all boys to. This was the man that took me to nursery school, brushed my unruly curls, gave me boy advice, danced with me at my sweet sixteen, walked me down the isle on my wedding day and has been present with camera and huge smiles when my boys entered the world. OMG!! This is my Daddy. After a few breakdowns and a couple of freak outs I took comfort and refuge in my family. They truly are my everything.
So the plan is he still needs a few more test and then they will start a series of radiation and chemo. He is strong and loves his life so I know that he is going to survive this. I also know that God is protecting our family and whatever he has planned for us we will get through this together.
Now training for this marathon ha taken on new meaning. Not only am I running, but I am running for a cure. I will reach my goal and run this race for all that are surviving this disease. I HATE CANCER!! I WILL RUN FOR A CURE! Follow my journey to the finish.
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