Hours after writing that last post, I got a phone call from my Daddy. I’ve written a few times about him but hardly enough. I don’t think I could ever write enough words to describe how much he means to me. And I won’t try, right now, because it would take too long and I just want to get this out.
My Dad’s been off work for a few weeks now because he’s lost feeling and strength in his arm. Since he drives bus for a living, he didn’t want to risk losing all feeling while behind the wheel. Originally, he thought it had something to do with discs in his neck messing up his nerves and got an MRI the other day.
He called to let me know that he’s been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS. I’ve only read the first sentence of that site and I’m not ready to read more so I really can’t tell you much about it. The only thing I care about is there’s no cure and the doctors say my Daddy only has two to five years.
I’m still trying to process it all, so I don’t have much else to say right now except,
I love you, Dad.
I just can’t believe it, really, and I’m trying not to think about the full implications yet.
I love you.
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I came here via Angella and just want to tell you how sorry I am.
Sending you huge hugs from Portland, babe. Hang in there.
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My heart is aching for all the Moran family and myself! Your Dad is my brother and my friend and I love him dearly. The thought that he has so much suffering ahead makes my heart break. He was so much support for me in my darkess hours I want to help him and the Moran kids that I love so dearly. Like I told Angella, pray pray hard. You know honey God is the great physician and I am one that can tell you miracles happen. I am a walking miracle. Now lets pray that for your Dad…..the best thing is to prove the doctors wrong. I am going to call him. I know some of what he is going to face as I have faced it and come out of it. This is the time of year when we remember the biggest miracle of all, Jesus, now lets go to him and ask him to care for your dad and you all. I love you and if you need me you know where I am. Auntie Jill
I’m holding you, your father and your family in my prayers. I don’t even know what to say, except I am sorry. We’re all here for you.
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Hey lady…
I am so sorry to hear this…
I just lost my Great Uncle Bernard to this.
All I can say to you is to go and spend as much time with him as possible.
My Uncle Bernie had it and he could hardly talk or eat or even keep his head up.
I can’t begin to imagine how you must feel right now…if you ever need anyone you know how to find me <3
We always seem to pop in and out of each others lives!
I miss your face!
Take care <3
Teresa
I am praying for you and for your family soooo hard right now.
I know this isn’t probably the best time but a really good book about ALS is Tuesday’s with Morrie. It might help you understand a little more about the disease.
Stumbled here from heathercoo. I am so, so, so very sorry. New here and wishing you all the best.
I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry.
Thank you all, so much! It still hasn’t sunk in yet, but your words are appreciated.
Thanks.
I’m thinking of you and your family now…xoxo
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HUGS FROM ME TO YOU!!!! This is hard, but know that we are all here for you. I know that I am still in shock. I love you and will talk to you soon.
Dayna, I just read this news on Angella’s blog this morning. My heart goes out to both of you, I am thinking of you and praying for your Dad, for a miracle. Sending lots of virtual hugs your way … xxoo
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I’m so sorry to hear this, Dayna. Sending hugs and prayers your way today.
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“This sucks” is an understatement. I wouldn’t know what to say. I’m not religious but I seem to remember that you are, so I guess it’s a time for you to put your faith in God and stay positive – like your Auntie Jill
If you need to take your mind off things, just tweet me and we can go for coffee/drinks. I don’t know if this news has changed your plans to go away, but if not I hope you find somewhere beautiful and peaceful to visit, somewhere you can make sense of things and make your peace with them. Most of all, collect every memory you can with your dad, even if it’s just letters and photos between two countries until you get a chance to visit. x
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