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| my parents as Mary Poppins and Bert - 1966 |
When he found out he has cancer he set out a "course of action" and e-mailed it to my family. Always diligent, always faithful, always moving onward. He said, "From the beginning I have believed that my best course of action would be: 1) Exercise my own faith to be healed. 2) Seek for and rely on the faith of others to be healed. 3) Seek for a Priesthood blessing to be healed. 4) Seek the best traditional treatment I can find. 5) Explore alternative medical treatments as needed."
I smiled as I read his e-mail because this signifies my father and his ability to look forward in faith. I realize some of you don't share my beliefs but, whatever yours are, I hope you can see that mine make me happy, bring me hope and drive me to be the best I can. I hope yours do too.
That picture of your parents is fantastic! I have always admired your family so much. I served my mission with Christian, and we all thought he was the greatest. I was diagosed with cancer 3.5 years ago. It was awful time, and wonderful at the same time. I know that we have a loving Father in Heaven who blesses and looks after us. I shouldn't be here. My life was spared. My faith grew so much during that time. I realized how aware Heavenly Father was of me. I was amazed at the peace that I felt after every blessing, and every family fast. I will keep your father in my prayers. You have such a strong amazing family. You inspire so many with your faith, and example. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOur family is going through something similar right now. We lost my stepmom unexpectedly a few months back and my mother-in-law is battling cancer as well. We might not share exactly the same beliefs (they are not that far off though), but we too are finding hope and comfort in our faith, in God.
ReplyDeleteI will keep your father and family in our prayers. God bless you!
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Your Dad has the right attitude!
ReplyDeletelove thatr picture of your parents! That is priceless! We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers! big hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry...you guys are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteMy mom was diagnosed with cancer last week and my dad just recovered from a nasty battle with cancer a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteMy parents sent out an email with their course of action too, and I think there is a comfort when parents show the way forward.
I am so sorry for all that you are about to go through. My heart is so sad for you, but thank goodness for the miracle of medicine.
That picture is adorable! I can totally see where you get your good looks :) How wonderful that your dad is such a great example of faith! I'll be praying for him too!! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of hugs and prayers to you all Lizzy x
ReplyDeleteWe are and will be praying for you and your parents! We love you!
ReplyDeleteI love your family and I love your parents and I am sad that you have to go through the hardship of cancer. I love your dad's course of action and the hope it gives the reader. Thank you for sharing and give your parents a big hug from me...
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with your father & your family!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with you CANCER SUCKS.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I have also experienced it in my family. My sister was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 14 (I was 7). Fortunately the surgery went perfectly well and she is now perfect after 16 years.
My mom was diagnosed almost two summers ago with esophageal cancer. At the moment of diagnose, her cancer had already spread to other organs. Someway miraculously, after doing chemo, she is almost back to normal life and all CT are clean. Lets hope, that this remains the same for as long as possible.
All my love for all your family and specially your dad!
I don't know which makes me smile more, the picture of your parents (love it), or your father's email of faith. Reminds me of my Dad. Prayers for your father, and your family as you encourage and lift him up.
ReplyDeleteYou have truly do have an amazing & powerful family. It is fantastic to witness it...even if only from afar. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for your dad.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Cancer SUCKS. I hope and pray that your family can make it through this safe and sound and stronger than before.
Sorry to hear about your dad - you're right, cancer does suck. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteJust read this post. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! Knowing what you must be going through, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Liz! I know everything will work out just as it should. That's the power of faith. I'm here for you if you need me :)
ReplyDeletePower of Prayer <3
ReplyDeleteMay your Dad be blessed with a rapid and complete recovery. Thanks for sharing your faith and love of womanhood.
ReplyDeleteOne of the great perks of visiting my parents is going to church with them. I love to go to Sunday School and hear his calm, easy, voice, teaching the gospel. At the best to him. Sounds like he is headed in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT PICTURE!
Your family is so rock solid. I'm going to be adding your dad to my prayers. Although I don't know him or any of you personally I've grown to admire the Nielson family through Nie's blog. Best wishes for recovery!
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