Tony Geiger's Blog

Dad was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer on June 4th, 2009. Sadly, he lost the fight on August 28th, 2009. Less than three months and he's gone. Miss you, Daddy!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Blessings

We are so blessed to have such wonderful, caring friends. Thank you so much for your prayers, emails, calls, letters, meals, gift cards, everything! We are so thankful for your support!

We are so blessed to have doctors available to treat US as well as Daddy as we maneuver our way down this road.

We are so blessed to have the family we have. We are supportive of each other and our needs even as we support Daddy. We've been blessed that my parents have been willing and able to keep Eli for us while I've worked the past two years.

We are so blessed to live where we live with available water, food and other necessities/things we like to have - including working computers, sewing machines and the internet!

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (Mat 5:3-11)

We continue to be blessed even as we wonder when Daddy will get off the ventilator and we can get on with his treatment. He's still responding to us when we're talking to him and he's able to follow our commands. Tonight, the nurse asked if he was in any pain and he told her that he wasn't. I'm gonna take that as a good sign and progress.

Blessings to you!

Tena

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am continuing to pray for your family. I know it is a hard time for everyone.

Mother and I went to Jack and Norma's 50th wedding anniversary party yesterday. A large crowd.

God Bless.

Arleta Howard

Anonymous said...

Geiger Family,

George and I continue to pray.
Your message is upbeat and we believe this is the right attitude at this time. When you are with her give Barbara lots of big hugs.

Love, Joy