kimblanchard Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi All, I haven't posted about my dad in awhile since we are at a standstill until tests are performed at the end of this month. On a personal note, when my son was born in May of 2002, the first thing my dad said to him in the delivery room was "we're going fishing". One month later, my dad was diagnosed with his first cancer. Its been an up and down roller coaster since then. Connor, my son, has been in lots of hospital waiting rooms and we've snuck him into intensive care rooms and wards that small children shouldn't be on. (Good thing he's cute, he wins over tons of nurses) Anyway, my dad took Connor on his first fishing trip yesterday, watching them together I just wanted to cry. It was a memory that I will always keep close to my heart, regardless of the way this lung cancer journey takes us. Connor even caught a fish! It was incredible. I changed my avatar since I'm unsure of how to download pics directly. Thanks for letting me share and know that I pray for everyone on this board on a daily basis. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Tammy, This is so very heartwarming on a day when we needed our hearts warmed. thank you. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 beautiful. so, so wonderful. new memories have come to mean so much to me, in the face of all this scariness and loss. what a gift for all three of you. xoxo bunny and, yes, he sure is cute! won me over to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 That is a precious story. May they have many more fishing opportunities. That is also an adorable picture. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Tammy, What a wonderful story to go along with the beautiful picture. I just loved it! I hope you get photo albums full of these great moments that happen over many years to come. Wishing your dad all the best. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ahhhh, we all needed to hear your lovely story today. Thanks for sharing your story and pic, made me tear up, happy tears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 What a neat story! Truly a blessed event! And, yes, Connor is cute! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Tammy, I am so glad that the fishing trip happened! I know it meant so much to you, your dad and Connor. Thanks for sharing this experience with us! Love the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 What a sweet story, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 I can relate!!!!!!!!!!! jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Tammy: that is a nice story. It inspires me to take up fishing so I can go with my grandson too. I will have plenty of time at the end of the month since I will be retired. Maybe I can get good at it by the time my grandson is old enough to go. I hope your dad's PET scan shows no malignancy. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Tammy, What a sweet story...thanks for sharing. Here is to many lazy days of fishin' with grandpa Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 That is so cool. I think I'm gonna cry! I hope your two dudes enjoy many, many more fishing trips. , Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Tammy, that is a beautiful memory that will be kept alive in your heart forever. I was reading your dads profile and he has been through so much. Poor dear man. He has so much determination and you must be so proud of him. The pic is great!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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