I need a Christmas Miracle.

[Michele 1]

John. How wonderful to see you here. You make me smile.

Lisa, you're right. I need to consider the other possibilities to it all; Dad's appointment with the specialist is tomorrow at 10 am, so he will know more about this whole thing then. Especially about the travel part...that's got him worried, but he won't make any alternative plans just yet (I know...I tried...).

For those who've encouraged me to spend time with him, I do, and I will. Even more than before. No doubt or question. I promise.

For the one (I'm sorry, I can't recall who it was) who asked me my age, I'm 40. Not old, not young. But this is my father, and because of that, it shakes me to my core. I do understand what you're saying, though, and appreciate your comments.

I know I owe some pm's, and I hope to have gotten some sleep by tomorrow, and have a moment to answer.

And thanks again. You all don't know how much this means. To know that I can come here and find friendly, understanding faces and people willing to hold my hand (cyber, of course...), it does provide some measure of comfort...and again, I do appreciate it very much. For the prayers, the thoughts, the hugs, and the offers of listening, I am in all of your debts. Thank you...and my Pop thanks you.

When I know more tomorrow, I'll update. I hope I can sleep tonight...I slept so little last night (90ish minutes) that fatigue has set in, and I'm being clumsy and took a bit of a fall today (lino floors being polished/washed...I went splat; I am fine, although a bit embarrassed). I am so tired.

Ciels-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[Michele 1]

I am not sure what happened. All I know is that Dad received his Christmas Miracle, as have I. Maybe the prayers worked. I don't know.

What I do know is that his Dr. referred Dad to a specialist, and the specialist was seen this morning. While he still has emphysema, and while it still needs to be more thoroughly tested, according to the specialist, what's got him down right now is that he has viral bronchitis, and that can be treated easily, without fear, and no need to worry for the time being. And because he does have emphysema, also having a cold/bronchitis can make things look worse, feel worse, and take a harsher toll on him than if he just had bronchitis.

What's interesting is how I found out. I spent the morning shopping (trying to pass some time), but couldn't concentrate. So my best friend and I went out for breakfast. I put the cell phone on the table, and kept checking it; time passed, and I just couldn't sit still. For whatever reason, the waitress (who usually isn't slow) was very slow today...my best friend and I finally got the check, left, and went up to the pharmacy to pick up some stuff for my trip up north. She and I are standing in line, looking at the clearance bin, and who turns around from the front of the line, just checking out the world? Dad. He looks right past me, and it took a moment to recognize him myself...and then I hollered "DAD!" LOL, that was a funny scene. And it turns out we were parked nose-to-nose in the parking lot, which is not a small one. I hadn't recognized his car when I parked. Dad and I spoke about it, and he said that he believed he had gotten a death sentence. According to him, his first thought when he got the news originally was "well, that's it, I'm dying." You should've seen his face when he was telling me all this this morning; he was radiant, glowing, happy, and joking around. His relief was apparent in every movement, every blink, and every other thing about him.

So for now, I've gotten my Christmas Miracle, and so has Dad. We fly out early thursday morning, to spend the holidays with our family. And in the new year, he will find out more information, and get more testing done.

Thank you, all of you, for those prayers said. For those vibes and wishes sent (which to me all goes to the same Place). And for the thoughts, help, friendship, and comfort offered to me, both on these threads and the many PMs I've received.

What matters, in the end, is simply that my deepest appreciation, my heartfelt thanks, and my very best wishes go to you and yours for a Merry Christmas, and a glorious New Year.

Thank you. Thank you God, thank you friends. Just thank you.

Ciels-
Michele

~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
While our hearts lie bleeding?~

[Muenkel 0]

Just smell the roses.
Chris

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Chris

[Billy 0]

Glad to hear this!! We need an emoticon that has a lil tear in the eye,, [:')]

Have a safe trip!

Natural Born FlyerZ.com

[hooked 0]

That's the 'bestest' news! I am so thankful for miracles. They really do exist. Have a wonderful trip and enjoy the Holidays with your family.

Hugs, Jan

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Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings.

[McDuck 0]

I'm so glad to hear this, Michele. I'll continue to keep you and your dad in my thoughts.

Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28
"I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC
Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

[micro 0]

that's the best thing i've heard all day.

chris is right... keep smellin the roses

I miss Lee.
And JP.
And Chris. And...

[Rebecca 0]

Whew! Wow Michele - good news! I'm so glad to hear it's better than it could have been. Your dad's quite a trooper - give him a high five for me if you remember.

Now let the laughter flow!!

you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?