Dave and Vic.
I'll never forget growing up and how our family would draw names for Christmas. One year I drew Dave's name and bought him an album by Cat Stevens. He played this one over and over again for about a month before Christmas.
Yesterday it was confirmed that Dave definitely has stage four pancreatic cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes. It was extremely difficult to talk with him on the phone. I was searching for the right words but came up short. I wanted to tell him that God isn't surprised by the news, but didn't want to upset him. In the last week his life has turned upside down. This next Friday he will meet with doctors to plan the next step. I just want him out of pain. It's constant 24/7 but they gave him some stronger pain medications so hopefully he can get a little rest. It kills me to know there isn't a darn thing I can do about it.
During our conversation he told me he was more worried about his kids than himself. That's just the kind of person he is and has always been. I'm looking for something to be grateful for so right now I'm grateful for our big family and the bond we share that is so strong. I'm also glad Mom isn't here. I can't imagine how she would handle it.
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I haven't been over in a long time and I am so sorry to hear about your brother and will add him to my prayer journal. I have three brothers and can't imagine watching one of them suffer. You're right, God is not surprised and He has a plan.....but it's very hard to just trust that. So sorry!
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