Thursday 3 June 2010

WE CAN REBUILD HIM .....


In an earlier blog I posted a photo of my Mum & Dad in their younger years. This is a more recent photo of them celebrating an Anniversary. My Dad is such an old romantic - he had a Scottish piper play Amazing Grace for my Mum as its her favourite song. Not sure there was a dry eye in the place. Happily, my Dad was released from hospital today and is back at home, no doubt in the office answering emails and phone calls if I know him! He has to have another procedure, but we don't know what and we don't know when. But for now at least, he is out of the woods. Phew! Thank you all so much for your kindnesses and words of encouragement - they were so uplifting and my Mum was very touched when I showed her everyone's comments. There is one thing you can say about my Dad for sure and that is he is one of the most positive people in the Universe.... he gave me a piece of advice in the car as I drove him home ... he said 'if you ever go into hospital, make sure you take a book about someone worse off than you to remind you how fortunate you are' ..... He's a total Dude.

16 comments:

  1. What a lovely man, and what a lovely couple he and your mum make! I'm so glad he's back where he belongs (in the office!). Sending Get Well wishes to him, and love to you and yours. xxxxx

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  2. Oh Penny, your Dad is an amazing and humble man!
    Celebrations to you all for his recovery. Will still be prayerfully thinking of you all for his forthcoming procedure. x

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  3. That's great, Penny.
    I'm glad to hear it. He does seem like a total dude!
    My Dad too is most positive and that's why he's a survivor. Back when he had undergone surgery for intestinal cancer over 30 years ago when they almost thought he was a goner he remarked that he felt like a Playboy Bunny with the staples across his middle.
    Good advice he gave you too!
    xoxo, Kim

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  4. Your Dad sounds a real treasure. So happy to hear he is home now.

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  5. I am so happy to hear all is well!! I like you mom and dad!!

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  6. awesome news!! so happy for you! I just spent the day at the hospital with a friend, and not sure she will make it. so very happy for you all!

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  7. Your dad has a wonderful attitude~ I'm sure it will help him recover soon!

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  8. Thanks for your kind comment! Wishing your Dad speedy recovery and all the best!

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  9. What a fabulous attitude your Dad has! Good for him! Hugs, Teri

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  10. What a lovely photo of your parents! Your dad sounds so wise & wonderful! x

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  11. Great to hear it! :) Sending continued good health.....Yep he sounds like an inspiring Dude!
    xoxo Sioux

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  12. I'm so happy your dear Dad is recovering. He's got the best attitude ever :D I'm sorry you all had to go through such hard times, and very happy for you all now that he's better!! I also want to thank you soooo much for your kind words and support. It's deeply appreciated!! All the best to you, your dad and your family and loved ones!!

    Hugs, thanks, smiles and blessings,
    Linda

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  13. What a sweet photo - I am happy to have an image for my prayers. xo K

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  14. What lovely people you all are. Thanks for your support - I've been very touched by everyone's concern and care xxx

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  15. Hi Penny, Thanks for visiting me today. Your parents are charming. So glad you still have them with you! XXMollye

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  16. Hi Penny, Sorry I've not been around for a couple of weeks. I was away with my crafting pals and it's taken me all week to (almost) catch up.

    I was really pleased to read this post that your Dad is back home where he belongs. What a guy he must be - his advice sounds very wise to me!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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