We finally arrived here to see dad.
My question is this. he was telling me about how he felt during this second cycle of chemo. The second was tougher than the first. But one thing he reported was that he has pain in his fingers and toes.
Anyone else experience this? What is it from if you know?
Its been good seeing dad but it breaks my heart to see how he has changed in the weeks since I was here. And its only been 6 weeks. He has a little hair left on his head but not much and looks so much older. There were times I had to steel myself to concentrate on the timbre of his voice because his appearance has changed so much! His voice is the same...but his appearance has changed a lot.
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for what I do have though. I have my dad who is still here. I see him, can touch him, hug him (those are precious) and can laugh with him too.
I am thankful for another holiday to spend with him and mom. Family is so important and I am grateful and thankful to have a family to share a holiday with.
Times are changing and none of us are guaranteed anything for our tomorrows. With all the uncertainties in the world....we could all wake up one morning and find the world has tipped off its axis.
So I am thankful this day....that our world is as it was and always has been. My parents are still here....we are all here and able to spend a glorious day tomorrow loving each other.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. May God give you so many reasons to be thankful today and every day.