Forgot 1 more thing!

I can't believe I forgot this in my 1st blog! Probably all the ranting I did threw my focus off and I apologize...

We have continually been praying that God's glory will shine through all of this and work in all of our hearts and lives... God has already prevailed in this!

A good friend called tonight just to check on Papa Vern as he is very near and dear to her heart. We talked about loosing sleep over the situation and being in constant worry... These are concerns we all feel but then she said the most amazing thing! See my friend is getting married this spring and she said "ya know, my fiance and I pray separately about our own things, but its always on our own. We don't really pray together. But since all of this has come about we have started praying out loud together for Papa Vern."

How amazing is that! We are so blessed that through adversity this couple has come together and done something they have never really done that is so glorifying to God! We pray that this becomes a part of their daily lives, not only prayer for Papa Vern, but for each other and the life that they are building together. Each night I listen as Nana Bebe and Papa Vern pray for each other, and their marriage, their kids, and the trials ahead of them. God is our foundation and our strength, whatever comes our way has come through him first. We are ready to pray through this, may God continued to be glorified!

Much love,
Harley

Who does this guy think he is?!?!!?

I come to you tonight some what perturbed...

Papa Vern left the house this afternoon about 12:00pm for his follow up doctor appointment, and was supposed to return home promptly to give me a full description of what the doctor said for me to share with all of you!

Instead he goes to the doctor, then has lunch with Nana Bebe, goes to the lake to fish, then goes out to Justin to take some pictures at the barn, then dinner with the whole Moore gang plus the West's at Twisted Roots Burgers! All the while I am pacing in front of the front door eagerly awaiting his return. What does he think he can do, just live his life like normal?!?! What really sets me off is him coming in past dinner time, smiling and smelling of yummy cheeseburgers and curly fries, only to plop some nasty DIET food in my bowl!! For a guy who has had trouble eating the past few weeks, he sure had no problem eating his whole Twisted Root burger and not saving any scraps for the little guy!

I am really going to have to have a talk with him about all this activity and smiling. I mean the guy has cancer for chriss sake and walks around whistling! Even more so he is still yet to miss a day of work! No no, this is just not going to cut it for me, I need him at home where I can monitor him 24/7...

When he FINALLY did come home tonight and give me updated Dr. report, its nothing really new... They used a scope down his throat to grab some more tissue. Nothing was painful but the numbing medicine was really icky (i assume it taste like diet dog food). Test results should be in by Weds. Feb. 3rd. Nana Bebe saw some of the cancer on camera and its a lot of white patches right now, some are filled with blood, but this just means they are irritated. Even though these cells were only taken from the throat, it should give us an accurate idea of what's going on in the voice box too.

As soon as I have more information I will keep you all posted!

Much love,
Harley

Sandwich Stealer!

Let me give you MY side of the story FIRST! I get fed DIET dog food twice a day... Do you like diet anything?! I assume like myself, and every other warm blooded mammal in America, you do not... That being said, you can only imagine the temptation that comes with a double turkey and swiss cheese sandwich, sitting unattended on the kitchen table! Now don't get me wrong, I have manners and class, and would NEVER jump on the table to take anything that was not placed there for me. But today, Grandma Barbara left her sandwich placed on a napkin that just so conveniently hung over the edge of the table. And truth be told... I had no intentions of eating the sandwich, I just wanted to check it out! As I slowly and carefully pulled the napkin closer to me, the whole sandwich came crashing to the floor!

Now I have 2 options, 1 - leave sandwich on the floor for little old lady to unsuccessfully try and clean up on her own and in failed attempts my master, Papa Vern, will end up cleaning the floor himself. or 2 - I can do the right thing and clean it up myself, which just happens to entail consuming ever last crumb and leave the kitchen spotless! Being the concerned dog that I am, I want nothing more than to make Papa Vern's life easier, so I chose option 2!

As Grandma Barbara walks back in the kitchen and begins to rant and rave about how I "stole her sandwich" (the nerve of some people! if she only new...) I catch a smile and chuckle from Papa Vern, and in my little heart I know I have made him happy. Mission accomplished for the day, my Papa is smiling and I have a full belly!

Much Love,

Harley

1st Health Blog

Papa Vern's cancer is currently at the base of his tongue and in his voice box. A biopsy was done last Thrs. through needle injection to extract tissue and determine if the cancer is malignant, and or stage of cancer. Unfortunately not enough tissue was extracted and the test could not give the doctors a clear result. He goes back to the doctor tomorrow for another test that will give them the answers they need.

We appreciate all the love and support. Truly you have no idea how your words of encouragement are uplifting and brighten our days!

Things to pray for:

1. The doctors
2. That God might glorify Himself in amazing ways through all of this
3. Complete healing
4. Strength to live each day to the fullest, and rest when needed

God is good all the time, and we will get through this!

Much Love,
Harley