Originally posted by Twisterdog
I understand what you are going through. Although I'm a bit older, I also feel that I am too young to be doing this. My parents were in their 40's when I was born, so they are in their late 70's now ... and I am 35. My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer, and my mom just had open heart surgery. It is indeed SO hard. Hang in there.

I am sorry to hear about your parents. I will for sure keep them in my prayers tonight!

It seems that everyday something else goes wrong with my dad. Bad genes? Bad choices? I'll never know why he has all the problems he does. I really do not know how he deals with it all. He has had around 20 surgeries this year alone. Most of those on his back, legs and heart. His most recent one was to put stints in his legs and heart to increase blood flow.


A few years ago when he had a stroke it was awful seeing him in the hospital. That was also the first time I saw the open sore on his leg. That was almost three years ago and the sore is still there! Granted it is not as big but still. Thankfully he has a nurse that comes and changes his bandages every day. I really do not know how he does it. He is so strong.