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Hi all,
My father (65) has an inflammated thyroid. We've gone to various specialists but no one has a conclusive statement. The PET CT Scan suggested it's cancerous, but the biopsy stated negative. Still anxious with what really is happening, now the swell has gone bigger. Finally we decided to undergo a mass removal surgery early next week because he can hardly swallow his food now.
We've been praying (my parents are both believers), but still struggling to cope with everything.
My dad has been highly anxious. His face is paler each day, body soring, and he hates his feeling of helplessness (he was an upbeat, active gentleman). Meanwhile, mom is overwhelmed with dad's increased need for attention and his change into a child-like behavior, as well as still teaching in her university. The juggle has started to hit its limit. She has changed into a very easily irritated lady.
Me, I must mediate between them to avoid unnecessary conflicts between the two. But I also have my piles of work that has been abandoned and cried for my attention too or else my business can collapse at anytime. I have been sleep deprived to catch everything up but seems nothing is done. Not the work, not my dad, not my mom, not the tension between them, not the chores...
I know God will never give us trials more than our capability, but we are all overwhelmed. I just feel like everything falls apart and it will fall not only upon me but especially upon other people: my dad, my mom, my business partner, the people working in my business...
I will super appreciate any prayer for us, not only about a conclusive diagnosis on my dad's condition (by faith I'm still hopeful it is something less serious than cancer, although doctors said only 5% chance of not being cancerous), but also for God to give us strength to persevere and a peaceful heart to be grateful at all times.
Many Thanks in Advance. God bless.
My father (65) has an inflammated thyroid. We've gone to various specialists but no one has a conclusive statement. The PET CT Scan suggested it's cancerous, but the biopsy stated negative. Still anxious with what really is happening, now the swell has gone bigger. Finally we decided to undergo a mass removal surgery early next week because he can hardly swallow his food now.
We've been praying (my parents are both believers), but still struggling to cope with everything.
My dad has been highly anxious. His face is paler each day, body soring, and he hates his feeling of helplessness (he was an upbeat, active gentleman). Meanwhile, mom is overwhelmed with dad's increased need for attention and his change into a child-like behavior, as well as still teaching in her university. The juggle has started to hit its limit. She has changed into a very easily irritated lady.
Me, I must mediate between them to avoid unnecessary conflicts between the two. But I also have my piles of work that has been abandoned and cried for my attention too or else my business can collapse at anytime. I have been sleep deprived to catch everything up but seems nothing is done. Not the work, not my dad, not my mom, not the tension between them, not the chores...
I know God will never give us trials more than our capability, but we are all overwhelmed. I just feel like everything falls apart and it will fall not only upon me but especially upon other people: my dad, my mom, my business partner, the people working in my business...
I will super appreciate any prayer for us, not only about a conclusive diagnosis on my dad's condition (by faith I'm still hopeful it is something less serious than cancer, although doctors said only 5% chance of not being cancerous), but also for God to give us strength to persevere and a peaceful heart to be grateful at all times.
Many Thanks in Advance. God bless.
Will remember to uphold your family (including your dad's illness) in prayer.
