Thursday, December 17, 2009

~ My Christmas Wish ~




I remember as a child hearing my parents say-especially when the money was in short supply-that even though we want gifts for Christmas, just be thankful for your good health. I am sure everyone has heard that before. Well, as one gets older (and wiser) that statement really starts to make sense. This year is that such year for me. My Christmas wish is that my father has a successful Triple Bypass surgery. We are awaiting the date, and know it will be before Christmas. He has for so long been literally the strength of our entire family. You could not ask for a better dad than mine. Giving and generous, always there no matter what, a great father and good husband, and an extremely hard worker who never asked for anything and did everything for his family. It is frightening and heartbreaking to watch, in such a short period of time, this pillar of strength deteriorate day by day. I am hopeful that this surgery will be the best thing that has happened and that it will give him back, even in the smallest amount, a better spirit, more hope, and better health and strength. I love you dad......

19 comments:

  1. May God grant you your most precious Christmas Wish. Just went through this with my Dad July 2009. I completely feel your heart. Blessings on you and your family.

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  2. I'm praying for your sweet Dad.....

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  3. I'll be praying that your Christmas wish comes to past.
    God Bless,
    Melissa

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  4. beautiful Madonna!
    We lit a candle beside her
    to think about your father.
    God Bless.

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  5. I wanted to cry reading your post. I know exactly how you feel about your dad. I'm sure you feel helpless watching him be so sick and it being completely out of your hands to help him. Just know it is in God's hands and it WILL be ok. The best Christmas gift will surely be a speedy and successful recovery for him. I will say a prayer for him as well as you and your family. I know we always want our parents to be around for us as long as possible. My prayer is that he will be there for you and your family to share many more memories for a long time to come!
    Thanks for coming to my blog! I'm so happy to have a new
    friend!
    Wishing you all the best,
    XoXo
    Gail

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  6. Tiina, you Dad will soon be a picture of health in time for the New Year! He is such a sweet man and God knows how much you, your Mom and the girls need him. I will say a prayer for all of you everyday. And try not to worry too much. Your Dad is very lucky to have such a vigilant and caring daughter.
    My Best To You and Yours
    Maureen

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  7. Tiina, I was so sorry to read of your father's illness. My heart and prayers go out to your entire family. May you all find strength and comfort at this time in your lives.

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  8. Prayers... and hoping your family has a peaceful and loving Christmas together this year. Have Faith and all will go well...

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  9. Tina,
    My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family as your Dad and you undergo this difficult time. I have been down this road as well and it is extremely difficult at times, but try and keep the faith.

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  10. Tina, having lost both my parents already, I know why you are feeling apprehensive ..but with the advances they have made even in the past few years, I am betting your Dad will do just fine with his surgery.

    My prayer is that he will be back with you all before the New Year. " Fit as a Fiddle "

    Rose
    http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/

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  11. Sending up a prayer for your dad and your special Christmas wish.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  12. My prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery for your dad:)!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  13. Tina...my prayers are with you and your entire family as you go through this with your dad.....I know how difficult it can be especially during the holiday season! Merry Christmas and may God bless you during this time....Cathy "girls gone junkin"

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  14. Hi there! Praying for your dad and his surgeon and attending medical staff that they will have Wisdom from the Lord during the surgery. And Lord, please guide their hands and surround them all with your ministering angels. And thank you, dear Lord, for a supernaturally speedy recover for Tina's dad, in the Name of Jesus...

    Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)

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  15. Tina,
    As we close in on Christmas day I just want to send you my blessings and Christmas wishes to you that you and your family have a wonderful day. I am thinking of you and your father and hope everything is going well for him. I hope you will be receiving your Christmas wish this year.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Much love
    XoXo
    Gail

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  16. Just reading this. any update?
    Praying for your Dad's health, and for peace of mind for you and your family

    love you!!

    barbara jean

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  17. Sending prayers your father's way, so that your Christmas wish comes true, Tiina.

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  18. I hope you get ALL that you desire for Christmas. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Merry Christmas.
    Denis

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  19. Merry Christmas Morning Tiina!
    I hope your Christmas wish has been answered and that all is well with your Dad and your family.
    Sending you many blessings for a happy and healthy new year~
    everything vintage

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