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My son said... " Dad, You're the stongest man I know...It gave me a tear.....!!

Friendinpenn
Friendinpenn CSN Member Posts: 70
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Two years ago...And after many chemo's...I asked my son to help me with some chores,(He always helps me).... I said..."Dad just isn't as strong as he once was....My son said..."Dad, your the strongest man I know"... I said..."Not anymore"....He then said..."No Dad...what all I've seen you go through with cancer makes you the toughest man I've ever met"....

Gave me a tear!!!! My boy is now getting maried on Saturday July 16th ... last year I told him I would be there for his wedding....what a lucky man I am to be there....

I feel so Blessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your Friend-In-Penn
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    Dear Friend-in-Penn
    A sweet memory for sure. You have raised a very special son who realizes what you have been through and admires you.

    Blessings to all on the marriage Sat.

    May there be many more years of memories yet to be made by all.

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood CSN Member Posts: 1,117 Member
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    Lovekitties said:

    Dear Friend-in-Penn
    A sweet memory for sure. You have raised a very special son who realizes what you have been through and admires you.

    Blessings to all on the marriage Sat.

    May there be many more years of memories yet to be made by all.

    Marie who loves kitties

    thank you
    for sharing your story.its amazing how strong our children can be for us.my daughter has recently moved out at 22 years old but i still have my 17 year old son at home who says mom you CAN fight this.hope the wedding goes well...Godbless....johnnybegood
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  • chrissy83
    chrissy83 CSN Member Posts: 17 Member
    #4
    Wow thank you for sharing:)
    Wow thank you for sharing:) It gave me goosebumps and brought a tear to my eye..I hope i will be around long enough for my son to say that to me...I was diagnosed when he was 6 months old he is now 20 months so fingers crossed i can hear those words too :)
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  • rogina2336
    rogina2336 CSN Member Posts: 188
    #5
    Beautiful
    Very beautiful story. Enjoy the wedding. Kim
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    Right On Brother!
    Well, I guess that did, Penn!

    That was a nice tender moment and one you will always cherish.

    Congratulations on your son's wedding and I'm glad you will be there to make a lifetime memory.

    Your Friend-in-TX
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #7
    You are blessed
    Thanks for sharing your story. :)
    My 11 yr old daughter told me the same thing, as did my 18 yr old son. It made me tear up when I heard it too. (my 15 yr old probably wouldn't notice such a thing at this point- she's at the age where she's very much into herself).
    Congrats on your son's upcoming wedding! I bet it will be quite emotional for you- have a good one!

    Lisa
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,752 Member
    #8
    Awesome
    That is a very precious moment. Congratulations to both of you. May he have a wonderful marriage.

    Kim
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Celebrate
    Have a wonderful day at the wedding tomorrow! Celebrate, celebrate, dance to the music!

    Aloha
    Kathleen
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #10
    a son to be very proud of
    enjoy the wedding,

    i am sure your toast and presence will be the best the present.

    hugs,
    pete
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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 CSN Member Posts: 521 Member
    #11
    Enjoy the Best Day of your Life
    Enjoy the Best Day of your life. Celebrate being with family.
    Thoughts and prayers for you both.

    I have tears in my eyes. Tears of Joy for you and your son. This week I spent two days with my son who is joining 2500+ Minnesota National Guard Members who leave for Kuwait and Iraq on Monday. I promised him I would be here when he returns one year from now and gave him his Guardian Angel Medallion. My husband and I plan to dance at his wedding when he returns.

    Thank you for sharing your story.
    Best to you and your family on this special day.
    NB
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
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    relaxoutdoors08 said:

    Enjoy the Best Day of your Life
    Enjoy the Best Day of your life. Celebrate being with family.
    Thoughts and prayers for you both.

    I have tears in my eyes. Tears of Joy for you and your son. This week I spent two days with my son who is joining 2500+ Minnesota National Guard Members who leave for Kuwait and Iraq on Monday. I promised him I would be here when he returns one year from now and gave him his Guardian Angel Medallion. My husband and I plan to dance at his wedding when he returns.

    Thank you for sharing your story.
    Best to you and your family on this special day.
    NB

    Today is the BIG day. I sure
    Today is the BIG day. I am sure it is a memorable day you will look back on often and with pride. You have raised a wonderfull son.
    God Bless you both.

    Marjan
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  • AncientTiger
    AncientTiger CSN Member Posts: 130
    #13
    Sons are COOL
    And sounds like you've got a fine one there Friend-In-Penn :D

    Congrats on the wedding and hoping you get to take your grandkids fishing sometime soon!! Time flies after all.
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