Most of you don’t have the privilege of knowing my Dad. He has always been my hero. He is larger than life. About a month ago he had some serious surgery on his back that did not go well. He is in far more pain after the surgery than before. Right now he has to use a walker to get around. He is getting some second opinions as they try to figure out what is causing him so much pain in his back and legs.
In the process of trying to find the source of his pain they located a “mass” in his lungs. I just found this out about 30 minutes ago when my Mom called. I might be blogging right now because I am delaying calling my “Pops” because I am not sure what to say. The words that come to mind aren’t words he likes me to say (yes, he still regularly corrects me and yes I still struggle with obeying).
I was eating lunch with our staff when I got the call from Mom. They knew something was up so I told them about the new finding. They all stopped what they were doing and prayed for my parents (thanks Jeff). Wow that felt good – prayer is an awesome thing!
I admire the way my Dad has handled all of this. Cremeans men aren’t famous for their pain tolerance! He has “manned up” and showed courage and dignity in a way that I hope I can when I am 68. So today I am asking you to pray for my parents, Chuck and Mary. They are going through a lot right now and unfortunately our family is pretty spread out so they have none of their children close for support. I guess I need to make a phone call now…thanks for your prayers.
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- John Cremeans
- I serve as Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA. I grew up not far from our church but moved out of the area after high school. God brought me back in 2000 and if He will let me, I will be here the rest of my life. Michelle and I have five children: Alli, Emily, Bailey, Drew, and Grace. I am living my dream...
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I forgot to finish my comment...it's not just Michelle that is getting older...we all are including you.
I am feeling technologically challenged...my previous comment didn't post.
Happy Birthday Drew! Welcome to the double digits! It has been great getting to know you in Live.
Enjoy your day and have a great birthday!
Betty
Your dad is so awesome and it saddens me to hear that he is in pain. I can`t imagine how you feel.
I will be in prayer for him and your mom.
John - We will be praying for your Dad and hope for a quick turn around from this surgery. I know this is a tough time for you and your family, know our thought are with you.
Donny and I just wanted you to know that we are praying for your family. We will continue to keep your dad in prayers. Please keep us updated on how he is doing.
My dad is ailing, too. It's hard to see my dad failing. He's 86 years old and asks me every time I see him, "How old am I?" I never had a good relationship with my dad, there was plenty of estrangement and hurt feelings. He never told me he loved me. Even to this day I never heard those words come out of his lips. I have hated my father in my life. But here is the funny thing, I made peace with it, and in his ailing state he lets me take care of him. He lets me touch his face and lock our arms when we walk. I visit him on Saturdays, he lets me cut his nails and give him pedicures, and I shave him, and we go out to lunch. This is the first time my father has let me touch him. In the past 51 years that I've known him, he always pulled away, but now that he is ill he allows me, and although it is very sad to see him like this, I am so thankful that God has provided a way for us to be close. My mother died of cancer when I was very young, and that was really hard to watch. He has been hurting ever since. I see that now. John, I feel for you, and I know the pain of watching parents age. In fact I know WAY too much about pain. But I offer up my prayers for you in particular, because you are the son standing by watching these events unfold.
I hope this post isn't too sad.
Very sincerely and in Christ,
Debbe Patrick
Thanks for the reminder Betty. I will pass your birthday wishes to Drew!
Thanks for your prayers Ray!
Chris and Kelly - it is always great to hear from our Floriday connection. We miss you guys. Thanks for your prayers...tell the girls I said hello!
Thanks Marcy. I can't tell you how much you and Donny have blessed Fellowship in such a short amount of time. I appreciate your prayers very much.
Debbe - thanks for your sharing your story about your Dad. I guess pain is one of those unfortunate blessings that brings us all together. Your Dad is blessed to have you as a daughter. Thanks so much for you comment and your prayers!
Your entire family will be in our prayers. Please let us know how he, and you, are doing.
Leslie,Rob and kids
Thanks for your prayer Leslie!
John - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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