Keep them close

When the road gets rough I hold them closer than ever.

I know I haven't posted an update about my Dad, but I'm finding it really hard to talk about it. One tumour was removed last week but has left him with speech difficulties. This coupled with mobility problems has taken it's toll on him.

Seeing your Dad in such a helpless state is heartbreaking but something that many of us have to face.

Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.

My mind is also constantly on the people of Haiti, go here to find out how you can help. It's just devastating and hard to actually understand the enormity of what these people are facing.

Image of me with my children by JinkyArt

New year trials and tribulations

I haven't posted about my Dad and is health for awhile. He has been doing remarkably well, powering through his daily physio sessions. Whilst he is still in hospital he has been able to go home on weekends for the past month and enjoy his own home and surroundings.

On Tuesday he was lying on his stomach doing an exercise and as he rested on one of the two tumours he has remaining on his head he started to feel unwell.

One of the tumours bleed and he is now back in Brisbane awaiting major surgery on Tuesday of next week.

His speech has been affected and I can see he is tired and just needs a rest. I don't want him to rest, as this may mean giving up. But god damn it he needs a rest. His mind and his weary body needs a rest.

We held hands yesterday and he spoke of death and always being here for me. He said I can always speak to him, no matter what happens. He will be listening, but he just won't be able to speak back.

It's also his birthday today. He turned 57. What do you give a man that is fighting for his life? Seems pretty pathetic to me, gifts for someone who is fighting for their life. I just want to give him good health. That's all. Is it too much to ask? Just give him a break. Please.

Image from here

18 steps and counting

My Dad walked 18 (yes, 18!!) steps today!

You will be back on your favourite beach in no time Dad!

Moffat Beach, Sunshine Coast (my Dads home)

We all love you very much and are SO proud of you.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone that has sent their support via my blog too. You are all wonderful.

Say a little prayer

My Dad is off to meet with Dr Charles Teo tomorrow. Dr Teo is has a highly regarded international reputation in the treatment of adult and paediatric brain tumors, skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, and functional neurosurgery.

If you could say a prayer for my Dad and Dr Teo I would be ever so grateful. We are praying that Dr Teo can help my Dad with his condition. In the past few weeks, Dad has deteriorated and is now in a wheelchair after losing full function of his legs. It's devastating to see my Dad in that condition. He is only 57 and was surfing everyday a few years ago.

Keep him in your prayers.

My (brother) and my Dad, just one year ago. Father's Day 2008.