Handlebarz Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Well last Friday I was excited that dad and I got to spend the day fishing well today we had the day to ourselves again but we were at the hospital all day and night he is still there waiting for the morning tests to see what they can do for him. Long story short has has been doing the cancer battle for years now many of them with lung cancer in his left lung well his left lung has collapsed and his heart shifted??? yep they don't really know but are holding him for the morning when they can do some more tests to see what they can do to either remove the lung or fix it up with doing damage to his heart. I thought that they would do something tonight but they are the docks and I guess we are supposed to trust them. His cancer has also spread again into his bones they found this after checking his blood work and looking at his newest Xrays. Just had to tell some one also looking for some extra thoughts for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sending thoughts your way Mike! I've been there with my dad as well, and it sounds like your dad is fighting it with everything he has just like my dad did! You will be extra grateful for that day on the water you had..the memories of that day will never leave you. Keep positive and hopefully good things will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 The whole thing's cruel Mike, it really is. I suspected from your fishing post when you said he had "the summer off his chemo" that there was more to the story and it appears there certainly is. Your father may not have shared it, but I'm betting he knew more than he's shared with you and just wanted to get out and enjoy that day on the water. It's an unfortunate road, with a father, that I've been down to the very end and I wish you all well in the journey. Enjoy every minute you can Mike, do what you need to do to keep him comfortable and help him get through this latest set back. Hopefully throw in a few more fishing trips. I didn't get that opportunity with my father, as we'd just started up our business 6 hours from home and I was either in the plant, or working elsewhere, basically 24 hours per day. I was 23 and invincible and have regretted to this day that I didn't take the whole thing a tad more seriously, or that I could have taken it more seriously. If you need to chat send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sending all my positive thoughts your way Mike! Be strong hon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Best of luck to your Dad Mike. My closest bud for the last 30 odd years just died 2 days ago from this horrible disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I feel for ya Mike, I went through the same thing with my mom a few years back. Your a good son that has always taken the time to spend with your pop, continue to do so. Thoughts and prayers to your dad and your entire family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Mike thats very sad deal. as a friend to your family ,theres something that should be said. we here are extremly proud how you and your wife have stood up alongside the battle. we are quite positive your folks are proud to have you and danna.. for the people that dont personally know mike p. ,he,s a true family man. our thoughts and prayers are being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers and thoughts to you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Done Mike, as well as a special one to give you courage and strength to face the fight ahead. Be strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers and thoughts for you and your family Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thoughts and prayers are with you Mike,praying that everything works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 you gottem Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Hey Mike. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I've been there myself and know the feeling of helplessness. I hope you can enjoy many more fishing trips with your dad. Edited August 23, 2011 by motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers and healing vibes for your Dad, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Sorry to hear Mike, my family and my prayers go out to your father and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers and thoughts to you and your family during this difficult time Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Prayers for your pop and your family Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thank you everyone I just got back from the hospital where they told us that they would not do the bioscopy? or how ever they call it. but they did get a cat scan ordered from the cancer doc so dad chugged down 1 2/3 bottles of juice and is napping now so I headed home for a couple hours until the scan. Good news is his heart is where it belongs now they could not explain why it moved and then back but I am glad its where it needs to be. Will give a up date when we know more thanks again for all the kind words everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Let's hope and pray that everything works out for you guys, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 You are in our thoughts and Prayers also Mr. Parker. Having met your Dad, I know he is a strong person and having you as a Son would make him stubborn. That makes for a good cocktail to fight this battle. We are here for you and your family bud. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 our thoughts are with you and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Best wishes and thoughts Mike. I have been through that struggle with my Mum. Its a tough time, but memories to cherish for a life time can be made now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 My sincerest thoughts and prayers to your father and yourself. Take the time to cherish your time together, and dwell on the positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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