A Letter to My Father

Dear Dad,

You've been the best Dad ever. You've taught me the meaning of hard work, how much I am loved by my Heavenly Father, discipline, drive, love... So much.... And you're not done yet.
There's still so much I need to learn from you. So much that you need to be a part of. You are the only man that will walk me down the aisle. You will be one of the first men to hold my baby in your arms and love as a Grandfather loves his Grandchild. There's still so many laughs you have to share, so many tears you have to wipe away, so many family dinners to attend (we need your grilling skills) oh and when I do have those kids I'll definitely need Grandpa to come in and help change some diapers (I need sleep.).
There's just too many things, and so much time left.

That's why cancer sucks. Cancer is trying to take you away from me and everyone else that loves you.... Everyone else that needs you.

But it's not going to. I won't let it. I can't be a doctor but I will do whatever I can to help you. We will beat this together as a family!

You have been so strong and brave for us—Mom, Shaun, Amanda, Heather and me.

I watched you be so strong when we lost the business. I watched you wake up at the same time every morning and sit at your computer putting in your resume to every company and making call after call.

I watched when you got laid off right before Christmas and you and Mom struggled but you still made it special for us.

Everything you do and how hard you work never goes unnoticed. I watched all of it.

You taught me to never give up and always keep pushing forward.

Now I am watching you again, and how strong you are fighting this... Believing in God for your healing, having unwavering faith in God.

I have faith in God too, I have faith that he will bring us through this.

I just want you to know that no matter what, you will always be my hero and the most influential man in my life.

I love you Daddy.

Love always,
Robyn

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This is my letter to my Father.  A  man who has always been there for me through everything and has never given up on me no matter how many times I've stumbled.

I'm opening myself up and asking for help, your help.

My Dad is fighting Stage 4 Prostate Cancer and he just found out he is getting laid off in April. I don't know what else to do so here I am. I'm strong, I am a problem solver, I like to fix things... But now I'm helpless. The only thing I have is faith in God that he will light our path, lead us by still waters. I have faith that he can move mountains, part the Red Sea. If he can do all that then he can heal my Dad and take care of my family. But while he's busy upstairs doing all that I need to do all that I can down here to help my family and support them because we are in this together. My Mom and Dad are strong and amazing people and they have stuck through every mountain and hardship together. They have always provided for us kids and helped those around them even if they couldn't necessarily afford it or have the time but they always make it happen and do what they can to bless others and provide for us. I couldn't ask for better parents  and we will get through this but if there's anything you can do to help my family we would be so thankful! Even if you can join us with your prayers and positive thoughts it would be so appreciated!

Thank you for reading.

Robyn