For Those Who Do Not Know...

[Brother Price]

My Dad, George is a cancer survivor. He had two tumors on his brain and tumors on his lungs. He underwent radiation therapy for the brain, and it did clear the lungs. That was a blessing.

However, he has encountered some side effects. One was an old tumor on his back suddenly became infected and it had to be removed. Now, he has lost almost all of his appetite, and simply does not want to eat. He is down to eating baby food, because anything else, even in small quantities, causes him to vomit it up.

And, for me, I am tired in all areas; physically, emotionally, and mentally. I am up later than I should be right now. But, I know Jesus is good.

Would you all please consider adding George, Kathryn (my Mom), and me to your prayer time? I need all the continuing prayer I can get.

William (God has been good to me y'all!) Price

[OneAccord]

I posted you a mesage on the "sticky thread" Hope you see it.

[Brother Price]

I have an update on Dad and the cancer.

We are making preparations for Dad to go into hospice possibly ASAP. He is too weak, and the cancer is ravaging him. Nothing short of a miracle will save his life. I am heart broken, but I have peace in knowing this is the right decision. The doctor sat me down and explained to me that the progression is continuing on schedule, and that he is as good as he can get at this point. He will not be any better.

I thank God, truly thank God, for Daniel and the Church at GloryLand. They have been a support and help in this. Dan, most specially has. Had a chance to talk to him on speaker tonight, and we were able to invite Mom to church Sunday.

Folks, I thank Jesus for His peace. I also thank Him for His strength. If it was not for the brethren, I would have completely lost my mind. I need your continued prayers. Tomorrow, I will be taking half day off to find out what I can about putting my Dad...my sweet, sweet Daddy...in a hospice.

I love you all, and may Jesus keep you all.

[Sister Alvear]

we are praying for you Willian and your family.

[Brother Price]

Bless you Momma A. Bless you.

[HeavenlyOne]

Hospice is a wonderful things for families in your situation. They will help you through this.

[Brother Price]

The only thing my Mom is worried about is that they will put a lien on the house, or so I have been told. I hope they do not. He has been approved for disability, but that will not start until May. I just want Dad to be at rest and my family to continue to endure through it all.

[Margies3]

Well, we'll just pray that God works out ALL the details. That He takes care of the financial ends of this. And that He takes care of your dad and your mom and you through all of this.

[ChurchMouse]

Bro. Price, I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through. I went through it for 4 years. My husband had a brain tumor and two surgeries. I kept him home as long as I could before putting him in a nursing home one year before he died. It is so hard and my heart goes out to all of you. Don't give in to the pressure. I know how drained you are, but there is a light at the end of that tunnel. Hold on to what you know is there. He will help you through this, I know. It has been almost a year now, I am remarried and I will never forget what the Lord did for us in those 4 years. Gotta keep holding on dear one. I'll be praying for you and your family. God Bless you.

[ChurchMouse]

Also, if you will go back to the dissability office, I know that my husband was not eligable at first and then as it progressed he was. I know that once they go into hospice it is done immediatly, now that is here in LA. Then they could not put a lien on anything. You might want to check.

[HeavenlyOne]

The only thing my Mom is worried about is that they will put a lien on the house, or so I have been told. I hope they do not. He has been approved for disability, but that will not start until May. I just want Dad to be at rest and my family to continue to endure through it all.

I don't know the health laws in your state, but you need to ask those questions beforehand. Get clear answers before proceeding.

As for disability, why are they waiting so long to start it?

[Falla39]

Well, we'll just pray that God works out ALL the details. That He takes care of the financial ends of this. And that He takes care of your dad and your mom and you through all of this.

I am agreeing with Sis. Margie on this. That God works out ALL the

details. Also that He will provide peace, strength and comfort during

this time.

Blessings,

Falla39

[Brother Price]

HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.

Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.

[Rhoni]

Bro. Price,

Praying for you and your family. This must be difficult, especially at this time of the year. So glad you have Bro. Dan and a church family to rely on.

May you and your parents have peace during this season.

Blessings & Prayers, Rhoni

[Rhoni]

HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.

Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.


Bro. Price,

Hospice is an excellent thing. They monitor and control pain, provide in home nursing care, and give counsel to the family & to the one who is passing.

Be comforted, Rhoni

[Darcie]

Praying. I'm so sorry you are going thru this. May God's will be done and may he grant you strength.

[OneAccord]

Bro Price-

Please know you are in our prayers. I can say I understand what you and your father are going through. We are going down that road with you. Its hard, and, at times, I find myself feeling sorry for myself. Its like I'm living two lives now. But this isn't about me. For all the frustration, fatigue and anixiety I feel at times, I can't imagine what my wife is feeling. A couple of weeks ago, when she nearly died in the hospital, I had to tell her twice, not once, that the doctors had told me she was dying. (She couldn't remember that I had told her the night before what the doctor said, so I had to tell her again the next day). Its heart wrenching to watch someone you love suffer so...but we still look to the Lord who never fails. You do the same. God is with you and your father. Our prayers are with you too.

[HeavenlyOne]

HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.

Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.

SSI denies everyone the first time. They'd deny him if he had no arms or legs!

You have to appeal their decision. They will then have to backpay from when he first applied.

I would appeal the decision with his job disability payments as well. And you have to get the process started now.

[Sam]

Bro. Price,
It's rough going through a parent's illness like this.
Hospice is different in different places. Some times it is a facility where they provide the care and some times it is in-home care. My Dad had in-home care and the people who came were nice. He was under their care for quite some time and as he neared the end he made his peace with God. He also told us (myself and my two brothers) that he loved us and when we would visit him we would tell him that we loved him. We did not talk that way to one another over all those years. It's sad that we wait till so late to do what we should have done all along.

My wife went to Florida and spent the last several weeks with her Dad before he died. His wife had died the year before. He had someone who came in several hours a day and my wife was also there with him. He knew the Lord and one Saturday his pastor and some of the men from the church came and visited and they all sang, worshiped, and prayed together. That greatly encouraged him. The day he died, my wife held him in her arms as he breathed his last. As he was passing, she told him, "Daddy, the next thing you will see will be Jesus."

My wife and I have both lost both of our parents but we are quite a bit older than you. You are too young to be going through this right now.

I've been praying for you, your Dad, and your family.

[Brother Price]

Thanks HeavenlyOne, I will.

Well, VA is putting Dad in a nursing home hospice. Monday, I start with the paperwork. VA will pay the first 60 days of the hospice, and then we will have to apply for a Medicaid bed at the home.

Dad is progressing towards the final mark. But, I am strong, and so i Mom. The Lord has moved in all your prayers, and I am thankful for it. I have medical power of attorney for my Dad, and have found him a wonderful group to work with.

Despite the tears, God moved mightily, and He did more than I could imagine. I will explain more as details come available. Thanks to all, and love you all.

[TalkLady]

Thanks HeavenlyOne, I will.

Well, VA is putting Dad in a nursing home hospice. Monday, I start with the paperwork. VA will pay the first 60 days of the hospice, and then we will have to apply for a Medicaid bed at the home.

Dad is progressing towards the final mark. But, I am strong, and so i Mom. The Lord has moved in all your prayers, and I am thankful for it. I have medical power of attorney for my Dad, and have found him a wonderful group to work with.

Despite the tears, God moved mightily, and He did more than I could imagine. I will explain more as details come available. Thanks to all, and love you all.

Bro. Price, I will pray for you and your family.

[Brother Price]

This evening, I got the call. Dad had graduated on to Glory. He was diagnosed with pneumonia in his lungs, and the x-rays showed the infection was in his entire chest. This was at 1:00PM.

He left this mortal plain at 8:00PM. Daniel Alicea, a man who truly showed me and my Mom the love of God, met us at the hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending, and when they are completed, I will gladly share them with you all.

Thank you so much, AFF. This is a huge loss, but my Jesus will be bigger still.

[ChurchMouse]

We're all praying for you and your family.

[philjones]

Praying for you and your family, Bro. Bill!

[Sherri]

I just saw this, and I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family this Christmas season.

[chosenbyone]

This evening, I got the call. Dad had graduated on to Glory. He was diagnosed with pneumonia in his lungs, and the x-rays showed the infection was in his entire chest. This was at 1:00PM.

He left this mortal plain at 8:00PM. Daniel Alicea, a man who truly showed me and my Mom the love of God, met us at the hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending, and when they are completed, I will gladly share them with you all.

Thank you so much, AFF. This is a huge loss, but my Jesus will be bigger still.

BP,

I was saddened to have read about the passing of your father, yet I recognized the many prayers that were answered for you and your mom during this difficult time and that left me very thankful.

I marveled once again how God uses people that have walked through the very valleys in life such as a passing of a parent as instruments of his love to minister to others that have found themselves in those same valleys. When I read how Daniel was there for you and your mom after losing his own father a couple of years ago, I recognized how God was using his pain of loss that he had experienced to help you and your mom this week.

He has taken a lot of ribbing from many, some of it justified :christmoose, but what I have seen in Daniel was a man who has truly lived his life in step with the heartbeat of God.

I have added you and your mom to my prayers list. You know I live in Houston too, so if you ever need someone just to talk to over coffee, please give me a call. PM will be coming your way with my number.

[Sister Alvear]

Have been praying for you and your mom.

[Neck]

This evening, I got the call. Dad had graduated on to Glory. He was diagnosed with pneumonia in his lungs, and the x-rays showed the infection was in his entire chest. This was at 1:00PM.

He left this mortal plain at 8:00PM. Daniel Alicea, a man who truly showed me and my Mom the love of God, met us at the hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending, and when they are completed, I will gladly share them with you all.

Thank you so much, AFF. This is a huge loss, but my Jesus will be bigger still.

Bro Price I am praying for you and your mom and family. I know the loss.

It is great to know friends Like Dan A actually live their convictions.

It is a great thing to know folks are their with us.....

[Trouvere]

I am praying for you and remembering your mama Brother Price.So sorry for your loss.

[Brother Price]

Here is an update I just posted on my blog. It is a little raw for me, but it is what I am enduring.
Tonight, we finalized the arrangements for my Dad's funeral. It will be Friday at 10:30AM at Houston National Cemetery.

I have alot of support, and alot of friends helping me. But, I cannot help but beg Jesus, "Please let this be just a bad dream." I cannot help it. I hurt, and I do not care who says what about me. I sit at this keyboard, wiping tears from my eyes, hurting, aching, and weeping.

So hard to type, but I have to vent.

I hurt. I admit it. So many tell me that a minister should not show his feelings. I don't care. I ache so much my chest hurts. I cry so much I am dehydrated. He was too young to go, and I am not ready to live life without my Dad to laugh with and be with. Yes, by God, I cry and I hurt like heck.

I thank God for the friends I have, for my AFF friends, and for my loved ones throughout the world. I am sorry if this entry disturbs you, but please, do not think this man is weak. I miss joking about my Dad's bald spot. I miss his jokes. I miss his hugs. I am 31 years old and I miss his hugs. I admit i. I miss him holding me as a father would hold his son.

I have had to be strong for my Mom and grandparents, but I feel as if I have no more strength. Dear God, how will I hold up Friday when they bury my Dad?! God help me. I am hurting so much.

[nahkoe]

Here is an update I just posted on my blog. It is a little raw for me, but it is what I am enduring.


There's nothing wrong with hurting Brother. Nothing wrong with crying. And sure not a thing wrong with admitting either.

I've been praying for you, I'll continue to.

[HeavenlyOne]

Here is an update I just posted on my blog. It is a little raw for me, but it is what I am enduring.

Bro, it hurts me to read about you hurting. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this and I wish I had the words to say to bring the comfort you need, but at this, I fail.

[Margies3]

There is no pain like the ache we feel when we've lost someone we hold so dear. Nothing that anyone can say will make that pain go away. Time will heal. And knowing that you are wrapped in the arms of a God who loves you dearly.

Take comfort in the hope of one day seeing your father again. In the meantime, it is perfectly ok for you to hurt. It's normal. It's natural. It's expected. Don't feel bad about that.

And we are here for you to vent to. We can take it, brother. We'll hold you up. Lean on us.

[Brother Price]

You are all so wonderful. Thanks to all.

I want to also thank Bro. Tom Burk, whose e-mail was so special to me. You all have been wonderful. Bless you all.

[Sister Alvear]

You are daily in my prayers along with your mom...Son, it is ok to cry we all need to cry sometimes...it helps us...I still weep even though I know my mother made it...I miss her...our flesh will always miss those that go before..
love and blessings to you.

[Brother Price]

The time is coming for the final goodbye on this side of Jordan.

Here is his obit in today's paper...

http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=99882948

Thanks to all. Prayer is asked one more time, for my strength and that of my Mom's come tomorrow.

[simplyme]

Oh my what a stark reality! Praying for you brother. ;)
AND especially tomorrow, take many deep breaths, recite the WORD over and over in your soul, be strong for mom.

How COOL that an obit can be read online, and that there is that feature of a guestbook, etc., I never knew that was available and I HAVE a HoustonChronicle online mbrshp! Haven't checked it in a while, though.

YES its ok and normal to cry for a loved one that is no longer around, sometimes I still wake;jump up in a STARK REALITY CHECK moment when I realize that my own only sister is gone, it almost seems unreal, yet its been 10yrs already. *sigh* I can still cry about that.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Dearest Bro.Bill just remember when we are weak ,He is strong.

[Rhoni]

The time is coming for the final goodbye on this side of Jordan.

Here is his obit in today's paper...

http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=99882948

Thanks to all. Prayer is asked one more time, for my strength and that of my Mom's come tomorrow.

Bro. Price,

This is something I am sure you know, but I remind you...Your father has finished his race, He is free from the things that held him down. I will pray for your family and especially Mom because of the void your father's passing brings. Fill that void with Jesus and know he is taking good care of your Dad.

Prayers & Comfort,
Rhoni

[tv1a]

bp, got your voicemail. Haven't been able to return your call yet. But I want to let you know you and your family are on my daily prayer list.

Here is an update I just posted on my blog. It is a little raw for me, but it is what I am enduring.

[John Atkinson]

Keeping you in prayer today Bro Bill.