Thoughts and Prayers for Grandpa
I went to see my grandfather in the hospital today. He is eighty five and has been fighting bladder cancer for some time now. He now has to have the bladder removed. But when you look at him, you would never even know he is sick. And he doesn't act sick either. He still laughs and jokes with everyone. His surgery is in the morning and the biggest worry is the anesthesia. He's had trouble waking up from that before. He's strong though, and he's going to have a ton of family there for prayer and support. Mom's staying at the hospital with Grandma, and I'm going down with my dad tomorrow morning.
I think one of the most amazing feats of my grandfather's life is the fact that he raised nine children (with the same wife, to whom he is still married) to be solid and wonderful people. In fact, all nine of the children are still married to their original spouses. There hasn't been one divorce in the bunch, and everyone seems to be happy in their relationships. How does this happen in a country where the divorce rate is 50%? I can't explain it. But I plan to give it some thought and perhaps write a piece on it some time.
Be in prayer for Grandpa Wayne. We're not ready to let go of him yet!
I went to see my grandfather in the hospital today. He is eighty five and has been fighting bladder cancer for some time now. He now has to have the bladder removed. But when you look at him, you would never even know he is sick. And he doesn't act sick either. He still laughs and jokes with everyone. His surgery is in the morning and the biggest worry is the anesthesia. He's had trouble waking up from that before. He's strong though, and he's going to have a ton of family there for prayer and support. Mom's staying at the hospital with Grandma, and I'm going down with my dad tomorrow morning.
I think one of the most amazing feats of my grandfather's life is the fact that he raised nine children (with the same wife, to whom he is still married) to be solid and wonderful people. In fact, all nine of the children are still married to their original spouses. There hasn't been one divorce in the bunch, and everyone seems to be happy in their relationships. How does this happen in a country where the divorce rate is 50%? I can't explain it. But I plan to give it some thought and perhaps write a piece on it some time.
Be in prayer for Grandpa Wayne. We're not ready to let go of him yet!
posted by Lexie Ward at 8:41 PM
2 Comments:
i don't know what i will do if i loose grandpa. i haven't seen him much the last 2 years, living way, far away. i love him so much, and once again lexie, i am jealous that you get to be there. send everyone my love. thanx for the post.
Update: The surgery went well and Grandpa came through beautifully. They think he might be able to go to a regular room rather than to intensive care, which is fantastic.
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