you wanna shed a few tears with me?

Here's the story, my dad who happens to be my best friend, the man who passed down his love of old cars to me, was diagnosed with lung cancer a couple of weeks ago. It hurts almost more than I can take. He's about 80 but sharp as a tack but I can see him starting to deteriorate. I truly dont know how long I have with him. Starts chemo and radiation next week,,,,but who knows.

We were talking the other day about the cars we've built and owned to gether and the adventures wev're had finding them. Well, today i found a couple of Model Ts, called Dad and set out on what was probably our last car buying trip together. Pop was really excited, but I can barely hold myself together. We pick up the cars tomorrow.

I guess what I'm tryin to say is love your dads or the person who taught you about our hobby. And, if you are a dad pass it down to someone you love.


I'll post pics tomorrow of our last trip.

Love ya Pop!

 

Cherish every moment. Prayers be with you.

 

You are very lucky to have him for all those years. My Dad passed away at 51 in 1974, not a day goes by I don't think of him. He got me into hot rods back in the late fifties and I really miss him. Good luck and God bless you both.

 

Spend as much time with him as you can. It will mean a lot down the road. My pop went suddenly and I always wished I had some notice so that I could really spend some time with him. Prayers to you both. I just hope some of my six kids feel that way towards me some day. I am 67 and a smoker. Two of my six are absolute car freeks because of me and it makes me feel good to know that.

 

I lost my father earlier this year to lung cancer at 64 its a very difficult disease. He too tought me the love for cars, we always went out on evening car cruises to check out cars left in peoples yards farms etc. He had a real knack for it and tought me everything I know. I had the pleasure of being with him when he purchased the 51 merc that he left to me when he passed. Hope you enjoyed your trip no one can ever take this day from you. no matter how things turn out make the best of it

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your father

 

The Ol' Man passed when he was 80. Up side is he didn't see me disabled it was bad enough for him to see me crippled in the beginning.

Sorry to hear about your dad. Nothing I can say will make it any better, wish it would.

 

Chin up mate, Atleast He's still around for that one last car pick-up that you two have done for a long time and he hasn't gone in a sudden tragedy.
But like Porknbeaner said; Nothing i can say will really make it better, But i wish it could.

 

I received the blessing of the hot-rod gene from my Dad also. Lost my best friend and father when he was only 62 years young. Spend every moment you can with him, and may GOD bless you all. BDM

 

i feel your love just by having you tell us your story. Enjoy the trip.

 

Prayers sent for you, your Father, and all family involved...
Wife went thru cancer 9 years ago....she survived, so hang in there.
Bob

 

I'm sorry to hear of your situation. I lost my dad at 88 a couple of years ago. I've seen two sisters die from Cancer and hate to hear of others heading down that road. I hope you will make the best of the time you do have left.The upside is that you have some notice that your dad's time is short and you can know that these are some of your last times together as opposed to a sudden loss.the best I could tell you is to keep your chin up and be your dad's rock in his tough time as he must have done for you over the years. Have fun with your dad TODAY!

 

Sorry to hear the unpleasant news.80 is a good haul,many of us here will not make that long.Just be there for him,that's all anyone can do.

 

Enjoy every minute thats left .

Tell him you love him .

My prayers are coming your way from me....

Lost my Pop mid 90s , Wish I had told him more how I felt...

Keep the faith......

 

As others have already said, spend every minute you can with him. I learned how to twist a wrench from watching my Dad from a very young age. He passed on back in August of '07. I think of him every day.

Peace and blessings to you and yours

 

Every day the cancer treatments improve. They can buy the patient years and years of quailty time. Attitude is everything during treatment. I hope and pray for the best.

 

That's the truth for sure-every day is a gift-That's why they call it"The Present"
Can't say anything that will change what is-only offer encouragement for how we want it to be -Be strong for your Pop-he doesn't want sympathy-just your love and support.

 

rob, prayers for you, your Dad and family. Lost my Dad and really miss him. I wish I could be half the man he was.

 

Sorry to hear of things, Lost my Dad when I was 7 to diabetes. Found out that he was a major car guy and I did get that from him. Enjoy the time you have with him. I am also glad that my father does not know that I inherated the Diabetes also at the age of 10. Really enjoy that pick up of the T's and love on your dad for all it is worth. My prayer go out to you and your father.

 

Sorry to hear of your father's health issues. But hopefully you can fully appreciate the time you get to spend with him.

 

Thats kinda like my last fishing trip with my dad. I think he somehow actually prepared me for what was coming. There was an unspoken communication between us. Something. Whatever it was it helped me for that final moment when he is gone. If he had passed and we never fished that one last time together then i would've been a real mess afterwards. Learn from him, there'll come a day when you and your son will do just one more trip together.
God Bless.

 

We don't have a choice as to the time we enter this world and we don't have a choice in whe we leave. But we do have a choice in how we live our lives. It looks like you dad has led a good full life. Our prayers will be with you.

 

Prayers for your pop and for you. Keep your chin up, sounds like his is....

 

Sometimes words fail to express what the heart is saying,... I lost my Dad and Brother to cancer,... Prayers are going out for you and your family,....
Tell him you love him,... talk about old times and things you'll never forget,...tell him everything on your heart, (no matter how insignificant it may seem),... let him know future generations of your family will hear these stories.
And please know,... that hearts are hurting for you here in the HAMB brotherhood.

For any specific prayer, Or if there is anything I can help with,.. please come to the HAMB Chapel,... or PM me. God bless you and your family.

 

I lost my best friend/dad at 63 years old massive stroke the worst fealing i have ever had is when i could not fix him. He always told me i could fix anything i came across. I even had to tell him i could not fix him as i was crying. So i kinda know how you are feeling all i can say is you have some time left with him and they may be able to help fix him for you. Just like the wise old beaver told me one time damn it,damn it,damn it. I spend many hours still talking to him when working on my hot rod trying to get him to help hold a part or find a special tool. hope you and your dad can spend lots of time together now and tell him the stuff you never have before. good luck

 

Prayers for your father and you.I lost my father to cancer in 1991, cherish the time you have left together. I would love to take one more ride with my dad.

May God bless the rest of the time you have togther.

 

My Dad was diagnosed at 75 and underwent chemo and radiation. He will be 92 in Jan. You never know. Enjoy all the time you have, but expect the best. Good luck to you both.

 

enjoy the journey together, this time you have left should be the most important.

God bless you both

 

Dad passed in '72 aged 44.
I was only 9
I got this done 2 days ago for MY 48th birthday

Enjoy the memories


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You're a lucky man to have been able to have a quality relationship with your father. Be strong for this guy, never give up on him, confidence can make all the difference in the world, help him fight this by being strong for him.

 

Sorry to read,,.
If I may- everything IS treatable.. My wife & I are both dealing with C. She's done her third Chemo-- If i can tell you anything is
1. Become his second set of EARs-
2. start a folder & write down everything the docs say- everything,, then ask for copies of all tests etc.
( we designed her folder to resemble a large passport, each treatment to is a different destination- we even dress up. make your notebook hotrod related.) i only mention this because the poor waiting rooms are not so cheery.)
3. MAKE SURE he isn't alergic to the 'contrasting dye' medicine
4. my wife is allergic to the Conrtrasting dye , so they gave her- Taxoterre- ( instead of
a 5 hour drip - it's now 1 hour & she not run down..
5. see if instead of Chemo they can do pain management instead- Chemo burns & effects so many other organs..
6. Lots of linlks online for diet, etc..
Cheers to you both- and everyone else effected..
jim
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