Dad update

Rollercoaster! That's what this is. Last September, when all of 8 siblings went down to FL, we truly thought that was it. It was scary, and heart wrenching, and sad. Then when we had our big family reunion in November and took all of our families, he was doing so great. He had more energy, he could walk further, and even eat a little more. It was wonderful for the grandkids to be able to spend that special time with him. Then in early January he had to have a small surgery. It was in the "unmentionable" spot. :( Poor guy, he was in a lot of pain from that, obviously, and was very uncomfortable, but it had to be done. About a week after that surgery, it was back to "September" again. Kellie said he wasn't eating or even getting out of bed. I talked to him and he was clearly out of breathe. It was hard to hear him in so much pain and struggling, again, yet we couldn't be there. It really sucks.
About a week after that, I was talking to Will, and he told me that Dad was over at Will's house (a home he is flippin) and was walking around doing great with more energy again. Crazy huh! Rollercoaster!
I think back in September, we were almost preparing ourselves. We balled.. .alot! It's unimaginable to think you will lose any parent, and I don't find it any easier to KNOW he will be gone any day. (whether they go quickly or it's prolonged, it is not easy!) Although, after November, he made it through Christmas and January almost without any hiccups, I think it was easy to resort back to thinking, "my dad will live forever" again. I mean, I know he won't, but we always thought Dad would live forever, you know. And he's not dying, so it's easy to think he is fine...especially since we aren't there to see him I guess. Isaac says I shouldn't get my hopes up, and I know he's right, it's just hard to get back there... to "September" and prepare myself again. I don't want to lose him. I wish his death wasn't something I could think about often and even talk about now without crying. I hate that. I hate waiting. Although, I am more than happy to have him here as long as possible, I just wish it wasn't "coming." He's stubborn and unbreakable! I also wish we could spend a little more time with him. I hate thinking Thanksgiving was our last time spending time together. I hope that's not the case, but unfortunately, we are broke. Two trips to FL has really had it's effect. :(
Anyways, as of now, today, he is doing good. I feel blessed that we have been given this extra time with him. I love him so much. I am so thankful I can still talk to him on the phone at least! Erasing that number will be the worst. Keep him in your prayers!

One more thing. We are constantly keeping Isaac's Aunt Anita in our prayers, as well as her four children. Also, now his Grandma Pat. I love her so much! I love her and Grandpa Cottle. I can't help but think they are what Grandpa and Grandma Drury would have been like. They are sweet and kind and loving. And poor Grandpa Cottle, going through breast cancer again. They are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I know they have been blessed. They found out she had cancer, bc they were preparing to serve ANOTHER mission. They are remarkable and are true examples of living by faith and service to our Heavenly Father. I think because of that, they were blessed by this early diagnosis, and hopefully Grandma Pat can beat it with comfort and ease!