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For the past several weeks I have been under the most stress I have ever experienced in my entire life. You may not have noticed in my words or voice, but it’s been pretty tough. Last month my son was hospitalized for pneumonia. During that time the doctors found a spot on his lung. At first we thought it was scar tissue from a previous illness a few years ago, but it turned out to something different.
It turns out he had a growth on his lung, and what scared me was the fact it was the size of a softball and we had no idea what it was. His doctors told it could be anything from an abnormal growth to cancer. That is something no parent wants to hear. We went through more tests and a he had surgery this morning. They removed the growth and are running some final tests to make sure it’s not cancerous. He’s resting, but is in a lot of pain. If all goes well though, he should be back up and at full speed in 3 months.
As you can probably tell, this was not easy. I kept a lot of this to myself for the longest time and only told a handful of close friends a few days ago. I also found myself really not caring about a lot things, my jobs, politics, going out or anything. I’ve never dealt well with things I have no control over or can’t use my schmooze power to fix. I also learned that keeping all this stuff in never helps either. So I guess that’s why I decided to post this. It’s been tough, but it looks like the worst part is over for now. Have a good weekend.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
My thoughts are with you and your son.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
Prayers to you and your son, Abdul.
And thanks for sharing - it’s not always easy to do, but it’s important.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I wish you and your family all the best my friend.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
If you need anything - from a friend to talk with to a dinner out so you can take a break - just call. Anything I can do…
February 15th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
My heart goes out to you, and I will keep you and your son in my prayers. Have courage and hope.
February 15th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
God bless your son Abdul. He is in all our prayers. And may God give you, your son and your family the faith to overcome this stressful time.
February 15th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Thinking and praying for you. God will be with you and your family.
February 15th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Jeeze Abdul, that’s awful. I wish you and yours the best. Not much to do in a situation like that but get the best help you can, and hope.
February 15th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
Abdul, your private life is private, and not something you have to share with anyone. Thank you for trusting those of us who do like you to allow us the opportunity to keep your son in our thoughts and prayers.
No one really ever have any idea what the person beside them is going through, it should be a lesson for everyone.
February 15th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
My family will keep your son in our prayers. God Bless.
February 15th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Hope your son has turned the corner. How old is he?
February 16th, 2007 at 2:30 am
Abdul,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 16th, 2007 at 2:41 am
My prayers are with you. Call anytime dear.
February 16th, 2007 at 6:04 am
Remember God is the master surgeon, and I know your son is in His loving care. Have faith, all is well.
February 16th, 2007 at 6:41 am
If he is anything like his father, he will make it through in spades, with good looking and intelligent women at his side, and a chocolate martini in both hands.
Your family is in our prayers Abdul.
February 16th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Wishing the best for your son, Abdul.
February 16th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son.
February 16th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Abdul, I’m glad you shared this with us and stopped holding it inside. There are a lot of people in this town who love you and are sending you good energy. Thanks for including us in your life in this way.
February 16th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
May [God, Allah, The Great Spirit] be looking out for you and your son.
ALWAYS - no matter what anyone says - FAMILY FIRST.
February 16th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
I listen to you and though I know you I do not know you. I can say this though as a Father, a son is a leagacy that is never really understood untill you become the Father of a Son. As a Father and A Son, I say from the depths of my heart, May God Bless and Keep you both. My prayers along with the prayers of many will be for you, your son, and your family. May the God of all keep you safe and grant you peace.
February 16th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
As a Christian, I’ve learned that there are times we go through the valley with heartache, pain and suffuring, wondering why God would allow this. Then, I think of Job, who never cursed God, even in his suffuring and ridicule. God is still in control. You no doubt have a great love for your son. The pain you are going through for your son because of your love for him, reminds me of the love God has for you. We are His children. We must trust His love will never fail.
February 16th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Your greatest worth lies not in never falling; but in rising every time you fall.
February 17th, 2007 at 10:31 am
I wish you and your family the best for this situation.
February 17th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Best hope for a speedy recovery for your son.
February 18th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
I wish you and your family the best