For Fathers Day - the DHs and Dads who are there for you
They worry about you, hold your hand, tell you you've never been more beautiful, learn to cook, take care of the grandkids, and countless other big and little things to help get through BC. Let's acnowledge those sometimes-unsung fathers, husbands and other supportive men!
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This is a wonderful idea!
My DH, Tom, and I have been married 21 years ago today. It's been a wild ride for sure. I have 2 sons that he helped raise that are grown and they have blessed us with grandchildren. It takes a special man to raise children who are not his biological children. They call him Dad and no one knows any different.
When I was first diagnosed, I believe it was harder on him than on me. He jumped right onboard with whatever I wanted to do. Our town holds a big celebration to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month the first Saturday in October. There are lots of vendors, door prizes for breast cancer survivors, a fun run, a 5 k, an umbrella decorating contest for survivors and the funniest thing is a high heel run for men. Tom went to the shoe store that supplies the heels and tried on several pair and ended up with a pair of black high heels. He even put them on when we first arrived and so did the other men. It was too funny. Tom's goal was to not fall down and he did great, he didn't win first place but he wasn't last either.
He's been there comforting me when I feel blue and just letting me have a meltdown when I need to do so. He was so proud to come to the cancer center with me for all my appointments and a lot of my rads. He made me a pink bell for me to ring at the conclusion of my rads. He's been to every breast cancer support group meeting with me and is proud to be there.
He went with me to the survivors and caregivers reception before our local Relay for Life. This year our local Relay for Life honored both survivors and caregivers. Survivors wore purple t-shirts and caregivers had a purple sash with caregiver on it. The survivors walked a half lap and were joined by their caregivers for the last half lap!
He's been my rock throughout this journey and I don't know how I would get through this without his help.
Happy Fathers Day to my wonderful DH, Tom! I love you very much! I look forward to another 21 years together!
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I'm so grateful for my DH! He has been my rock through all this! My wonderful dad passed last July,
. Doesn't feel right celebrating Father's Day without him. My mom passed four years before him, and that first Mother's Day was really hard also.
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Yorkiemom:
I'm sorry about your Mom and Dad. My Momma passed on 12/31/06 but I still have my Daddy. I fully understand about Mother's Day and it has gotten a little better but will never be the same.
God bless you and your DH!
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Thank you so much FilterLady!
God bless you and yours! Happy Father's Day to your dear Dad!!
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