A Call for Joop
JOOP is the name of my father in law. Dear friends, may I ask you to include him in your prayers? This morning his neurologist told us that they found a cancer at the back of his neck ( his prostate cancer is spreading, it was also chemo treated years ago) that puts pressure on his spine…for days now he is numb from waist down and can barely walk.
Few hours (this afternoon) after the result was known, he received his first chemo treatment, doctors are hoping to control the C growth or otherwise he will never walk again. The thought of him not walking again is painful…fortunately, I have a father in law who has a positive outlook in life, in pain but still positive.
Our family will have a tough time ahead, but we’re ready for that.
My family thank you in advance.
( sa mga emails na hindi ko nasasagot, pasensha na kayo sa ngayon ha…..babawi na lang ako :smile: )





















Call me Thess. Married to a wonderful Dutchman.






June 17th, 2005 at 10:05 pm
oh. please send him my best, thess…i pray the pain will be relieved completely. :cry:
can you tell him, pls. happy father’s day? sunday dito…:charlie:
June 18th, 2005 at 12:42 am
will do…
June 18th, 2005 at 1:07 am
My prayers are with you and your family. May he get well soon.
June 18th, 2005 at 2:30 am
warm thoughts and prayers to your family thess!
June 18th, 2005 at 2:30 am
of all greeks words one is my favourite KOURAGIO courage!
June 18th, 2005 at 9:01 am
lets move mountains then
June 18th, 2005 at 11:01 am
Will remember your father-in-law in my prayers. (Nice to know he has a positive outlook in life.) I pray that God will grant you and your husband the strength as well as you go through this family crisis. God bless.
June 18th, 2005 at 11:52 am
Ate thess! Hope you are doin’ ok… Our prayers are with you… ingat lagi!:neutral:
June 18th, 2005 at 1:42 pm
Thess, I am so sorry to hear that. I’ll pray and light a candle for him. Take my dear…in spirit I am with you.
June 18th, 2005 at 3:12 pm
thess,
i join the rest of your blogging friends in praying not only for Joop, but also for you and hubby. be strong, God is always with you! :bighug:
June 18th, 2005 at 10:28 pm
Sorry to hear about your father-in-law….we’ll include him in our prayers. Be strong.
June 18th, 2005 at 10:59 pm
hi thess, may your father-in-law stay strong in mind and spirit during these times. my mom’s undergoing chemo too til sunday and has to do a battery of tests after—so i understand exactly how you feel. PRAYERS CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS and I BELIEVE IN THAT! stay strong and hugs!
June 19th, 2005 at 2:59 am
oh my… well he’s in our prayets :)
keep a positive attitude.. whether things work out for the better or worse/worst.. it’s all for a reason.
keep prayin :)
June 19th, 2005 at 4:19 am
Hello Thess..
I hope your father in law is taking it well..Thanks to God that he has a loving son and daughter in law besides him in times of pain and worries. *hugs*..
Btw, I still have to buy the Japanese Doll that I wanted to send you.It will be a little late but it will reach you hopefully before summer. Regards..:smile:
June 19th, 2005 at 8:12 am
my prayers are with you and for joop’s speedy recovery. this reminds me of my father-in-law who is bed-ridden for five years now because of stroke… when things get tough, let Him do the rest and yes, prayers can move mountain, I believe in that also.
*hugs and prayers*
June 19th, 2005 at 6:33 pm
will be praying for him…having a positive outlook will help drive the C cells away, don’t worry…
June 19th, 2005 at 6:39 pm
Hello Thess. I pray for the Lord’s healing upon him, I also pray that he will strengthen his faith on the Lord! Happy Father’s Day to him! And I pray for more wisdom, strength & faith upon you and your husband! God bless you all! (1 Peter 1:3-9)
June 19th, 2005 at 8:54 pm
So sad to hear this. I pray for those who are sick
and suffering and that includes your father-in-law.:cry:
June 20th, 2005 at 7:29 am
you have my prayers. i hope ur father in law’s gonna be fine. anyway, have a good week ahead! :)
June 20th, 2005 at 2:08 pm
I will keep him in my prayers…am sure our prayers will be answered and you’ll see Thess, things will get better…just hang on.
June 21st, 2005 at 12:21 am
we’ll include joop in our prayers. sometimes things like this happen for a reason. you’ll probably find your family will become closer to each other because of this.
June 21st, 2005 at 6:00 pm
hi thess, medyo malungkot yata ang dalaw ko dito. Wak ka alala, your dear Joop will be in our prayers. He’s lucky to have a loving family in you and your husband.
June 22nd, 2005 at 1:04 pm
i’ll include him in my prayers
June 23rd, 2005 at 2:34 am
Good morning Thess! i pray na sana this time maayos na ang father in law mo. We are praying for him too. God bless!
June 23rd, 2005 at 8:52 am
He’ll be in my prayers, Thess.
June 24th, 2005 at 4:16 am
may our good Lord give him more strength during this time of trouble. and may He also guide you and the rest of the family and strengthen your faith as well. our prayers are with him and the rest of the family:pray:. take care ms. thess!
June 24th, 2005 at 3:56 pm
God is good and merciful, let us keep him in our prayers…sending hugs and kisses your way, i hope these would help brigthen your day! :smile:
June 25th, 2005 at 5:51 am
Bless him Dear. I suddenly remembered my LoLo.
June 25th, 2005 at 6:38 pm
i pray for God’s healing to come upon your father-in-law. keep us posted ok.