Tuesday, June 7, 2016

One Little Word: PAPA

Papa & me, March 17, 2016
Those of you who follow this blog know that my father in faraway Bismarck, ND has battled numerous health issues over the past eight years, including multiple cancers.

A few weeks ago he fell and broke his hip. Initially his Florida cracker spirit shone through it all -- he was going to beat this thing, just watch him!

Since then he's been hospitalized where he's had good days and bad ones.

Over the past few days his body has grown weary of fighting -- and my heart is broken. It's so hard to say goodbye. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Also: I prepared a post last week that is scheduled to publish on June 10 Poetry Friday. It's a very special guest post by a very special teacher and her young poet-artists. I hope you enjoy it, and I will be back when I am able.




9 comments:

  1. Sending warm thoughts to you and your dear father. Your relationship is so special. This time sounds very hard.

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  2. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs.

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  3. I'm sorry for this time in your life, Irene. I know that your father is very dear to you. I'm sending hugs to you and your family, to your father, too.

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  4. Irene, I'm SO sorry that all this is happening to Mr. Dykes and your family. Sending positive thoughts and hugs to you, friend. :-(

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  5. Irene, I'm SO sorry that all this is happening to Mr. Dykes and your family. Sending positive thoughts and hugs to you, friend. :-(

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  6. You are in prayers Irene and your family.

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  7. So very very sorry to hear of your sadness, Irene. Praying for your family and sending you hugs.

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  8. Heartbreaking! I'm so sorry, Irene. So hard to see someone you love so dearly struggle the way your father has been struggling.
    That photo of the two of you from March is wonderful. Sending you love.

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  9. Irene, I'm so sorry to hear about this! I love the photo of you and your father from March. Hugs and prayers.

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