I know that I have been mighty scarce the past month or so. It wasn't intentional, just a lot going on.
First, my partner and I moved officially back to the farm. The new location is closer to the horses, closer to my family and my job. Also, since both Jason, my mom and I are working with the horses now, we are taking on just one or two more for next year to keep us all busy (like that's ever a problem). We are still in the process of finding our own place within a few miles of the farm so for now are living with my parents. It's been quite interesting - lack of privacy and having to live in a pretty cramped "personal space" (my bedroom). But, it's working out well and I couldn't ever thank them more for allowing us to live here for a while.
Second, and this is where the prayers start being needed, my dad found out last week that he has colon cancer. His doctors have given him a 50% chance of survival - he's a pretty strong guy, but I can see that he's VERY worried which is unlike him. He is going into surgery as I write this update. I know that he has been doctoring quite a bit the past two years, but supposedly wasn't anything serious (or so I was told). Last week was his first colonoscopy and they found a section that's definitely cancerous. Today's surgery is remove part of his colon and look for other areas that it may have spread. Please say a little prayer that they get it all.
Finally, my grandfather (dad's dad) found out he had cancer this past year - it has spread to almost everywhere including bones. He is in a great deal of pain from what I am told and he isn't planning on seeing much of next year. He has finalized his estate and taken care of a lot of personal matters. He and I haven't been close lately, but it's still a little scary when death is this close to home. Please send a prayer his way as well - I know he will pass from this horrible disease, but please make it as painless as possible.
Thanks for listening.....I'll be back in full force soon.
First, my partner and I moved officially back to the farm. The new location is closer to the horses, closer to my family and my job. Also, since both Jason, my mom and I are working with the horses now, we are taking on just one or two more for next year to keep us all busy (like that's ever a problem). We are still in the process of finding our own place within a few miles of the farm so for now are living with my parents. It's been quite interesting - lack of privacy and having to live in a pretty cramped "personal space" (my bedroom). But, it's working out well and I couldn't ever thank them more for allowing us to live here for a while.
Second, and this is where the prayers start being needed, my dad found out last week that he has colon cancer. His doctors have given him a 50% chance of survival - he's a pretty strong guy, but I can see that he's VERY worried which is unlike him. He is going into surgery as I write this update. I know that he has been doctoring quite a bit the past two years, but supposedly wasn't anything serious (or so I was told). Last week was his first colonoscopy and they found a section that's definitely cancerous. Today's surgery is remove part of his colon and look for other areas that it may have spread. Please say a little prayer that they get it all.
Finally, my grandfather (dad's dad) found out he had cancer this past year - it has spread to almost everywhere including bones. He is in a great deal of pain from what I am told and he isn't planning on seeing much of next year. He has finalized his estate and taken care of a lot of personal matters. He and I haven't been close lately, but it's still a little scary when death is this close to home. Please send a prayer his way as well - I know he will pass from this horrible disease, but please make it as painless as possible.
Thanks for listening.....I'll be back in full force soon.
