"Begin today and write in it your goings and comings, your deepest thoughts, your achievements and your failures, your associations and your triumphs, your impressions and your testimonies. I promise you that if you will keep your journals and records, they will indeed be a source of great inspiration to you, each other, your children, your grand-children and others throughout the generations. Remember, the Savior chastised those who failed to record important events." --President Spencer W. Kimball

March 20, 2010

A HUGE scare.....


My dad was giving a talk this past Sunday at one of his ward conferences and he said the room started spinning, he was sweating profusely, and the whole left side of his body was in pain. He almost passed out. He had a mini-stroke.... I couldn't stop crying when I heard, wondering and worrying about him. He's had doctors appointments and check-ups every single day this week just to make sure everything is ok. They found a spot in his brain on the x-ray they took and didn't know if it was an air bubble or a blod clot. That means more and more tests....
My dad is a very strong man, and a very faithful man. When he should be at home resting and taking it easy, he's still going to his church meetings. We all tell him they will understand if he misses a meeting, and he comes back with "if I do the Lord's work, he will bless me and make me better" he is right.... his faith will heal him!
I love my daddy so much! I know he will be ok!
Please remember him in your prayers!!

9 comments:

Kassie said...

Monica, my heart sank when I saw peoples FB status updates about your dad. :( We're praying for his health here in the sunshine state! It is scary to see our parents go through things like this and yet they're always so faithful and upbeat about things.... xoxo to your Daddy! Love ya

F-A-N-G-U-P-O said...

Thanks Kass....I totally agree, it's so scary to see your parents go through those kinds of things! I'm so glad to read your post and hear your dad is cancer free! What great men we have in our lives don't we??!! Thank you so much for your prayers.....it really means a lot to me!

shaunita said...

I will pray for strength for you and your family during this difficult time.

IONGI FAMILY said...

Bless his heart we love u Pres Makai and will surely keep him in our prayers love u Monica

Heather and Kevin said...

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My dad had major open heart surgery this time last year. It was a super scary time for me. He is doing great now just like i know your dad will be. We will be sure to keep him in our prayers.

pwincessdi said...

awww he'll be ok! I know how hard it is to see parents getting older...it really sucks!

Melissa Snyder said...

I will keep your father in my prayers too. It is very scary when we have loved ones who experience those. Especially to our fathers, who are the "supermans" in our lives. I hope that all will be ok and he will get a clean bill of health.
I was in Utah and tried to call and text you to meet up with you but I didn't hear anything. Now I understand why. I still love ya!
You have been a very busy mom. A blessing, baptism and all sorts of other stuff. We live crazy lives don't we!
I love ya lots. I will be praying for you and your family this week.

Tina Tuakoi said...

So sorry to hear about your Dad. We'll keep him in our prayers :)

Melissa Snyder said...

I text you while I was in Utah. That is ok tha you didn't respond. I was reading your blog and holy cow girl, you have a lot going on. Don't worry. We will get together sometime soon again.
Yes, I still love you and yes we will get together some other time.
I am still praying for you guys. Love ya!