Thanks NH and EH! We went as a family today to visit my Dad. After seeing so many people standing around his bed waiting to visit (there were 6 of us) he became tearful. He said to me that he's nearing acceptance of what is to come but isn't quite there yet. It takes time, he only found out he had terminal cancer a week and half ago and only two days ago they said no chemo. When we left STBX hugged him and he held her and they talked. STBX walked away wiping tears from her eyes (she never cries) and blowing her nose. On the way home she told me she wasn't going to take a course this January because of Dad's situation. She's known my Dad for 20 years, so it's nice to see she still considers him "Dad". She also lost her Dad eleven years ago in the same way. It's sad. Last night I FB'd a woman from another church who I keep in touch with, she and her husband (I keep in touch with him too)and I were in a prayer group together. She told me that she's in the same boat with her Dad. Everywhere you turn people are hurting. Yup, a happy new year so far. And what's even worse, my family discount at my favourite clothing store expired Jan 1 and my brother doesn't work there anymore. Can't God at least give me my freakin' discount card at least! That's not asking for much, is it?
