Prayers for PawPaw

Pawpaw, Justin, Mawmaw and Jonathan 2000

Pawpaw with Ashton 2006

Those who love me, I will deliver; I will protect those who know my name.

When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble,
I will rescue them and honor them.
With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation. (Psalm 91:14-16)

I have been blessed with a wonderful group of in laws.

My husbands side of the family has been a powerful blessing to me for over 10 years. Everyone from my sisters-in-laws to my brothers-in-law they are wonderful people.

They took me, Jonathan & Justin in as one of their own and have always treated us as though we were all the same. In this day and age, that means so much.

Earl and Georgia Hanson, or as I call them Pawpaw and Mawmaw are kind, giving and devoted parents.

These two exemplify what it is to be parents. If a child could dream up their ideal parents, Mawmaw and Pawpaw would be at the top of the list.

We were alarmed last August, while we were still in the hospital with Papa Bud, that Pawpaw had not been feeling well. After looking up his symptoms online, my sister in law Barbara urged Pawpaw to go to the doctor.

In September it had been confirmed that Pawpaw had a brain tumor. The tumor was removed and it was found to be cancerous. The cancer had originated in his lungs. Chemo and several rounds of radiation were started and hopes were very high that we could win this battle.

Yesterday we received the news that the chemo had failed and new spots had been detected on his spine and liver.

It is hard to hear those words. We just lost Papa Bud, and now we may very well lose Pawpaw.

My family is very hopeful and we will not give up. Prayers are being requested for a complete healing. We pray that whatever God's will is, that Pawpaw will not suffer needlessly. That clear decisions can be made and that the best care be found.

We love our family, it is hard to say goodbye to the ones you cling to. My faith is strong. I just don't want to lose anymore beloved family members before Baby Bean gets here. Baby Bean has already lost the chance to know and love Papa Bud, and I don't want to see us lose Pawpaw too.

Today also marks the 8th month since Papa Bud journeyed to heaven. Time is a bittersweet component of healing.

Please pray for our family. Thank you!