Close to the Light…
Today is thursday, september 3rd. I have been in Fl now for 24 hours and am spending another night in the Moffitt cancer center treatment with my father.
Today he was taken in for a procedure, stint replacement. This helps to open the bladder and kidneys and secrete the fluid build up. Fred is having back pain and is very weak.
The doctors came in while my mom, sister and I were waiting around. The outlook is very grim. Freds bladder is 40% melonoma, along with many other tumors which have spread, the kidneys are damaged beyond repair. The stint is a temporary ease. He has been receiving blood & fluid solutions daily. The doctors believe his body will shut down causing him to pass. In the next day or so he will be going into hospice care. Details are still being sorted. He is resting and visiting with immediate family, it is his wish not to see anyone else or speak directly as he is to weak to hold a conversation. But my mom sister or i can relay any messages directly to him.
We appreciate all the love, support, wishes and years of friendship.
Fred says he’ll see you on the slopes…
Lookin Good Dad.
Lori. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. xoxo We love u. D,C,V xo
I just wanted to write and let you know that I have been and will continue to pray for your family! I had the privilege of meeting Fred and dating one of his daughters! I have seen first hand the wonderful job he did of raising two beautiful and successful daughters! I pray for the safe and pain free journey for Fred to meet our maker! If there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to ask!
Lori, I’m thinking of you with a heavy heart. I wish you and your family a lot of love during this difficult time. Lots of love & strength, our family also knows Moffit Cancer Center too well.
Lori, I am so saddened to hear this news. Though I’ve never met your father, he sounds like a remarkable man (and anyone who loves going to flea markets is right up my alley). I chose to reply to this particular post (Sept 3) because this is the same day Emily had her tumor removed, and the first step to her overcoming her cancer. Your dad’s life may no longer be physical, but a baby moves forward with hers. I like to think that it’s interconnected, and if so, I thank your dad. Lots of love to you.