Comments on: How My Dad Told Us He Had Cancer https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:06:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Lori J. Keenan https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-2#comment-366381 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:06:56 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-366381 In reply to Jason.

AMEN!!! So glad to hear that your dad is back home,now I’ll tell him,”Get Back to work”,you’ve been off a few days! “) Here’s hoping All, A Very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful&Healthy New Year! Always, Lori “the barber”

]]> By: Jason https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-2#comment-366362 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:36:30 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-366362 In reply to Lori J. Keenan.

Hi Lori! Thanks for the nice comment and the prayers!

The great news is that his surgery went great and he is back home recuperating. Still have to do a check on some lymph nodes that were removed as a precaution but the doctor said he would be SHOCKED if they came back with anything. We are looking forward to all being together for Christmas. We have a lot to be thankful for, including friends like you :)

]]> By: Walter M. Kotecki https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-2#comment-366003 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:49:11 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-366003 This is father bee:

This morning Linda and I head up to CTCA in Zion, Illinois to get the pre-op stuff done before my operation next Monday. I’m excited to see the neat equipment they have to work on me and make me all better. But I’m especially excited to meet the people that will be taking care of me and working on me. I’ve grateful that the good Lord has created such talented, committed, and caring people that can help others. The way I look at it, they are no different than you or me. They have family, friends and cares and needs. I imagine that there are times when they are working on people and they think this is a lost cause, they’ll never make it but they do their best and hope for the best. So I have made it my mission to be a hoper (if that is a word)! I’m planning on treating them with the same care and respect they are giving me. If they are having a rough day, I hope I can help them have a better day.

Kim and Jason nation, you guys rock! Thanks for all your prayers and kind words. WAlt

]]> By: Lori J. Keenan https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-2#comment-365912 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:28:26 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-365912 Dear Jason and Family, Hi, I’m Lori “the barber”,remember me? :) I just cut your fathers hair tonight,as he told me of his cancer,I fought back tears,but felt his strength as he told me. Walt is such a wonderful man! He and family are in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead, he’s in good hands. As I told him tonight,”Don’t worry about tomorrow, because you’ll ruin today!”. God Bless and watch over all of you,during this diffcult time. GOD BLESS….Lori “the barber”

]]> By: Cindy Glazier https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364191 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:56:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364191 Jason,
Thank you for sharing your personal story with all of us, your “other family”! I always look forward to your emails and I start to smile before I even open it, knowing that your positive attitude toward everything life dishes out is the way that we can all learn from. I hope that I can pass on to my children and grandchildren the lessons that your parents have instilled in you. Your Dad will come through this stronger than ever before. He’s got a lot more living, loving, and laughing to do! God bless you!

]]> By: Katie Brenner https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364136 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:16:32 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364136 Jason, thank you for this beautiful blog entry! It is easy to see where you get your positive, optimistic attitude towards life. Your post made me laugh out loud and put tears in my eyes. Know we’ll be praying for your Dad during his healing journey!
Love,
Katie, Mike, et al

]]> By: Jacki rocklewitz https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364125 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:23:25 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364125 My beautiful Mom gave me a card with this message. I keep it tucked in my Bible…. After I read your post about your dear Mom and sweet bumblebee Dad, I turned to my bible to find something, and the card fell out. So…. I think I need to share this message with you….

Always remember when God made you He did so with a purpose and a plan. He saw all your days before you lived one of them and placed over you the covering of His protective love. God has allowed nothing into your life that has not first been screened though that love. His hand has remained upon you to this very day. He calls you by name. You are His beloved child… The apple of His eye… The delight of His heart. Today you are in the exact place He wants you to be, and tomorrow He will be with you as He has always been— in goodness, in kindness, in faithfulness.

Will keep you in my prayers Jason and Kim….
Much love. jacki

]]> By: Jennifer https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364124 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:16:34 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364124 Wow, amazing story! Your dad truly is a one of a kind! (Love the optimism!) We were faced with this with my Dad in January so we can completely relate. Happily, they removed all the cancer and he’s cancer-free and loving life. Prayers for your family.

]]> By: Pat Wieczorek https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364123 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:05:12 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364123 Jason, this is so like your dad. Such a great guy! He always has a positive outlook on everything. My prayers are with all of you at this time of uncertainty. I am sure all will go well for him. How can they not, when he is focusing on the positive side of it. Take care!

]]> By: Sarah Jenkins https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364069 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:13:44 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364069 \O/ Thank you for sharing! I’ll BEE praying! \O/

]]> By: Walter M. Kotecki https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364065 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:32:12 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364065 This is father bee. I am honored and humbled by Jason’s post and all of the kind words and prayers from the fans of Kim and Jason Nation. I am the operations manager of Maze Lumber in Peru, Il. and a Realtor for Janko Realty. I talk to a lot of people every day. What keeps me positive? I’ve got it made. In the last 2 weeks I have talked to a contractor that lost his wife, a contractor that has a family member fighting an addition, several people with serious marital problems and many with loved ones with very serious cancer. Sometimes when someone comes into the lumberyard and seems to be cranky I try to cut them some slake. You have no idea what heavy burdens they are carrying around. So I will have an excellent surgeon working on me at an excellent hospital (CTCA) which happens to be the employer of son #2, Dan that will keep a watchful eye on me. I like my odds. I have a great family. Life IS good! That’s the way I look at things.

]]> By: Colleen https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364064 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:01:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364064 How touching that you shared this. I saw you give a talk years ago in GA and your positive attitude gave me hope for this world. Now I understand where you got it from! I watched a loved one fight cancer and the way she conducted herself was such an unexpected gift to me–inspirational, motivating, life-affirming. God bless you, your parents, and all the inspirational people in this world.

I linked to your page from mine. I hope your post helps at least one person find their way to a life filled with “less stress, more fun”!

]]> By: » Doing It right: How to teach your kids to “Choose the Light” With Beatitude https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364061 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:39:33 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364061 […] still choose to selflessly think of the reactions and emotional well-being of their loved ones.  This story is about two such people. Go visit Kim and Jason’s website.  They are trying to change the world in a beautiful, […]

]]> By: Nancy https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364023 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:50:19 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364023 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is an enlightening view .

]]> By: Connie https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-364021 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:35:45 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-364021 Great blog Jason!
You did forget to mention the fact that your brother Dan was recently hired at CTCA (a job he wasn’t even looking for) just four months prior to the diagnosis. A true blessing indeed!

]]> By: John https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-363977 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:42:48 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-363977 Kim & Jason,

All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I will pray for a full recovery for your Dad.

Hugs of comfort and support.

]]> By: Gene & Dorothy https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-363976 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:36:33 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-363976 Hi Kim & Jason. Thinking about you and your family. You guys are in our prayers.

]]> By: Gretchen https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-363962 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:52:50 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-363962 A story to live by when the going gets though. Thanks for sharing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. BEE POSITIVE!

]]> By: michele https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-363958 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:57:25 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-363958 i know how wonderful both of your parents are. there lighthearted attitude will be just what it takes to look cancer in the eye and beat it down. i will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. thank you for sharing a great story with us!

]]> By: Patty https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2012-11-04/how-my-dad-told-us-he-had-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-363956 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:23:33 +0000 http://kimandjason.com/blog/?p=18695#comment-363956 Now did you get your positive attitude from your Dad or have you rubbed off on your Dad and he now fights adultism too? I bet you got it from him!!
If there is a cancer to have prostrate is the most curable…..I have 5 survivor friends of this cancer of all ages!!! Hang in there with each other, do what the doctor says and be kind to yourself and each other, Last but not least have a pajama run when he least expects it!!!!!!! Prayerfully, Patty

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