2016 can go screw itself

[vyperdd]

Plans for spending Xmas day at my Dad's place have been cancelled as he just called to tell me he's booked into hospital tomorrow to get a benign spinal cyst either drained or removed. Says it's nothing too serious and while I really want to believe that, I'm worried that he's downplaying it so as to not upset me too much. He also assured me it's not connected with his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.

He sounded pretty tired (actually miserable is more apt) on the phone so we didn't talk for long. I'm hoping to be able to visit him on either Monday or Tuesday (both public holidays) if he's feeling better.

Was going to drive down with my brother but have texted him to see if he wants to come to my place for lunch instead. If not, I guess I'll be spending a very quiet Xmas with just Sam for company. Either way, I'll do a roast (either chicken or lamb) for lunch and watch some favourite movies.

I'm going to do my best to enjoy my 4 days off as things have been very busy at work but was really looking forward to spending Sunday with my family as I don't see them much during the year. And giving my Dad a really big hug and tell him just how much I love him and how much he means to me. I'm so scared of losing him that just thinking about not having him in my life has me in tears at times.

Comments

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about your father honey*hugs tight* Time with family is so precious. Wishing you peace and love this holiday.

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!! <3

Love to you and your family as well!

It's not the first Xmas I'll be spending alone but for plans to be cancelled this close to Sunday has hit me pretty hard. Have been looking forward to this for weeks now. I just really want to see him and having to wait even a day or two longer (at his request) is getting me down.

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

I feel you. It must have been quite an emergency to have to cancel, and that worries you as well aye? Sending you and your family all the positive energy and prayers.

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

It was very unexpected. I knew he was having back pain just didn't know it was this serious-- even though he says it's not. I know he thinks he's protecting me from worrying about him and I should be use to it by now, but yeah, still a big shock.

[kalliel]

Oh, bb. That's so stressful--I'm so sorry! My best wishes to your dad for a speedy and full recovery. <33

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!

*hugs*

[peripety]

Sending you and your family good thoughts and wishes that your dad's surgery goes well and it is nothing more serious so you can spend time with him, even if not on Christmas Day.

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Sending Xmas wishes to you as well.

[ratfan.livejournal.com]

That's really crappy. Sorry to hear about your dad and hope that he comes out of it all right.

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your good thoughts.

Things are pretty tough right now but I'm hanging in there and trying to not let my depression drag me even down.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

[ratfan.livejournal.com]

It's very peaceful!

Just me here, but that's okay. Had a lo-ong sleep in and now considering what to read or watch.....

Not even a rat, which is a bit sad; I lost Barnaby just two weeks ago.

take care of yourself, ok? Let me know if/when you want to catch up.

Alex

[blackrabbit42.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you are going through this.

((((hugs)))))

[vyperdd.livejournal.com]

Thanks!!!

Hugs are very much needed and appreciated.