Personal note. Dad is Sick.

[otaypanky]

Steve, sorry I missed this til now. As others have said, this isn't just a place we talk about guitars, certainly people have seen more of my stuff here than they probably wanted to! So, especially when it's something serious like this, don't hesitate.

You're absolutely right Brian. Although many of the people I know here I know only by username and writing style I feel as though they are friends none the less. We share the little things like new guitars or gear and call them good days. It's only natural to share the real life stuff too ~

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Thanks you guys. Brian, I will check out those resources. It is a long road for all involved. He is beginning to improve, but really got nuked, and unfortunately experienced worse than normal collateral damage to his duodenem (sp?) which has hampered his eating. Yesterday, he was finally able to eat solid food after having to be on iv nutrition for a bit, after he had to be re-admitted to the hospital during my visit weekend before last.

He is stable enough again that the oncologist is wanting to get some better answers on the origin of the sarcoma, which even Mayo clinic has not been able to figure out so far by the biopsies to this point. So more biopsies. A PET scan had to be put off for a while due to his being hospitalized, but I think they will get that scheduled again too. On the positive side, the radiation decreased his spine pain enough so that he is off the morphine completely at this point.

The visit was good in the sense that I got to spend some time, play him some songs, and be there when I was needed. Kind of hard being back over here and not able to just drop in and check on things.

Thanks again everyone for the continued support.

 

[msteeln]

Glad to hear of some improvement, all the best in this battle.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Yes, continued prayers and mojo. Keep us posted.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Hi friends. I had not posted in this thread in a while as the additional news we received was that he was definitely terminal and there was not much to say. Well, Dad passed away just a little while ago. It was peaceful and without trauma. It had become a struggle for him to live, and we did not think he had long. But he was trying to hold out for our annual family visit. I had been back to see him over the last couple months, and we had left nothing unsaid. I will miss him.


Now, I am going to clean my desk, see about getting some extensions on some briefs, and get ready to travel home. Thank you all for your support.

Steve

 

[Katastrophe]

Prayers sent for comfort, for you and your family, Steve. I am sorry for your loss.

May your dad rest in peace.

 

[Lev]

Steve, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

 

[warren0728]

condolences and mojo steve....

 

[NWBasser]

Steve, you have my deepest sympathy.

 

[Tig]

I can't post the word after "Oh, ____" that I spoke after reading that. I can say that my heart goes out to you and your family, Steve. Just typing this brings tears to my eyes.

I know you were about to go visit him again, but don't let the timing mess with you. Carry on, stay strong when you can, and let it all out when you can't.

Also, thank you for sharing your Dad's life with us. I would have loved to have met him.

Doug

 

[helliott]

No matter what, it's never easy. I remember in the dark days before my dad passed a few years back, there were times when I was sure he was ready, and so were we. But we weren't really. Friends, family and music helped get me through. Sounds like you have all that and more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Steve.
Howard

 

[aeolian]

Steve, I'm sorry about your Dad's passing. I hope seeing him recently helped.

 

[R_of_G]

Steve, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

 

[MAXIFUNK]

Sorry to hear of your loss my prayers go out to you and your family.

 

[piebaldpython]

Deepest condolences, prayers and mojo sent your way SVL.

 

[Beerman]

My sympathies for your loss. I'm hopeful that all the good memories will get you through the grief in the near future. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Monkus]

Condolences from the Monkus family. Prayers and mojo in transit. It doesn't get easier, just lighter.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Thank you everyone. Your kind words, prayers, thoughts and mojo are all very appreciated.


Sincerely,

Steve

 

[sunvalleylaw]

 

[Duffy]

Best wishes to you and yours during this time.

A picture speaks a million words.

 

[Tig]

Priceless photos.

 

[Blaze]

These pictures showing a simple and true love and complicity story between a Dad and his beloved Son unified in music..

My deepest Condolences to you and your family Steve ..

Rick

 

[street music]

Steve, my heart goes to you and your family.

 

[kidsmoke]

Fantastic photos, thank you.

Seems you two have been a blessing to each other for a long time, and that it will continue to be so.

My condolences to you and your family Steve.

Kip

 

[ET335]

Very sorry to hear about your Dad Steve....God bless you and your family.

 

[syo]

So very sorry to hear of your loss, Steve. My prayers to you and your family. Those photos of you and your father are wonderful.

 

[Pickngrin]

Steve - I'm very sorry to hear about your father's passing. May you and your family find peace through this difficult time.

 

[Teleman77]

I'm very sorry to hear about your father. I have a friend who has been battling cancer for 8 years and it has been an up and down battle. I will pray for your dad.

 

[oldguy]

Very sorry to hear, Steve. Prayers to you and your family in this difficult time. The photos are wonderful, a priceless memory.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I just woke up. It is still a little hard to get ahold of on this second morning since he passed. Almost like it should have been a dream one wakes up from. All I know right now is I miss him. But that is not true. I also know how fortunate I am to have had a Dad like mine. The outpouring of love and remembrance from friends and family is truly a testament to him. Doesn't make me miss him less though. Thank you for the continued support!


Oh, and one other thing. Those pictures make me so glad that I decided to start trying to play with Dad, even if I was not very good by comparison (he was really good, the real thing). It was very special to be able to share that with him, on top of everything else.

If any of you have the chance now to share something or connect in any way with your Dad or Mom, or any one else you love, I humbly suggest that you do it.