All,
Just a quick update to let you know that we are currently at Rex Hospital. Dad's condition has been going downhill for the past few days as he's been sick to his stomach, unable to hold down food, very weak and sleeping quite a bit. Well, this morning when I got over to mom and dad's house, dad was quite weak and he got sick once again. The difficulty here is that he had not eaten anything. Additionally, this meant that he couldn't keep his medication down. So, we talked and he told us that he's tired of fighting and he no longer wanted to push ahead with any treatments. Dad was quite concerned about making sure that mom was taken care of and that Cassie, Josh, Melinda, me and the kids would be taken care of. We assured him that we would be fine. We also talked to him and told him that deciding to stop treatment is not a sign of defeat-- that it was merely the end of this phase and the beginning of the next, that God would be waiting for him in heaven and ready to welcome him. As many of you know, Dad has a strong faith and he knows-- he has assured us all-- that he has put his faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
So, we're at the hospital now in the Cancer Center and waiting for a bed to be opened up in the hospice unit on the Oncology floor of the main hospital. We greatly appreciate your prayers-- specifically that God will cradle Dad in his arms and provide comfort. Thank you for your continued support.
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Hi Jon,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to know this. I'll be keeping your Dad, you, and the rest of your family in thought and prayer.
Sincerely,
Greg
Our thoughts and prayers are with your dad and your entire family.
ReplyDeleteErnie and Trish Jarrell
Brenda, Jon and Cassie,
ReplyDeleteKnow that our love and prayers are with all of you. Brenda, we love you and Norm so much! Please give our love to Norm and tell him we are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Peggy & Jay
Jon,
ReplyDeleteJewel and I continue to keep all of you in our prayers. All of you, especially your father, have shown great Christian faith. That is so important at this time.
You are correct. Your Dad will enter a new chapter written by our Lord. He will be cradled in God's arms and no longer suffer.
We pray for peace for all of your family.
With love,
Jewel and Bill Brown
We are saddened by this news, but know what a fine Christian man your dad is. We know that our Lord awaits him and will prepare a place for him when he is called home. Our prayers are for his comfort and comfort for the entire family.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless each and every one of you.
Barbara and Roger
We are thinking of and praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Joe & Lisa Scott
I have been praying for you guys frequently. I have asked the Lord to watch over you, to give you the joy that passes all understanding. The Hope that we have in Christ is our strength. We will mount up with wings as eagles, we will run and not be weary, we will walk and not faint. Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death we will fear no evil for God is with us. He will guide us with His staff and defend us with His rod. He goes to prepare a place for us and if He goes, He will come again to revceive us unto Himself that where I AM, there you will be also. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this."
ReplyDeleteNorman,Brenda and family,
ReplyDeleteYour strong faith and strength in this battle have been and continue to be an inspiration and witness to us. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Donna
To the whole Parks family we pray that God will give you the strength, love, and peace that only He can. Janice and I feel so fortunate to have Norm as a perfect example of how Christian faith can carry us through any crisis that comes our way. Remember, God loves you and so do we.
ReplyDeleteAll our love,
Rod and Janice
We will continue to remember you all in our prayers and knowing that God will be with each of you is a comfort. Norman has lived a good Christian life and will be rewarded when God is ready to welcome him into his Kingdom. We love you.
ReplyDeleteYou all are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBuck and Barbara
We know the Lord will strengthen and guide all of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Bob and Amy
ReplyDeleteParks Family,
ReplyDeletePraying for God's peace and comfort during this new phase of your life! Remember in your weakest moments; lean on God for strength.
Love,
John and Vicki Crowder
I am sitting at the computer at school and there is a plaque in front of me. It says, "for He shall give His angels charge over thee." Ps. 91:11 I cannot think of anything better to say to your family right now. You have looked up for guidance from the beginning. The bond your family has in one of the dearest I know. This stage is the toughest, but also the one that will draw you the closest. I will keep you close in my heart and thoughts. Bless you all, Aaron and Laurie
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lynn and Brenda Pearce
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know your strong faith will continue to give you the strength you need in dealing with the days to come.
ReplyDeleteGod bless all of you, Kathy, Craig & Eric Sykes
Brenda, Jon, Cassie and family,
ReplyDeletePlease know that I have always thought of Norm as a "gentle giant" because of his big statue and his kind ways. He has fought a valiant battle and you, as a family, have displayed such love and support for him. You are truly an inspiration to all of us who view from the sidelines in this tough game of life that you are now playing. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and the tears that I shed today are in celebration of a dear friend and of a life well lived. I love you all.
Janice Wilkins
Acceptance. It is never giving up to accept what God has in store for us. I pray for Norman to have peace and comfort. I also pray for the whole family to have peace and comfort and the acceptance that Norman already has. Please know that we all are here for you Brenda! Lots of love.
ReplyDeleteMonsie
My thoughts are with you all during this time. Thank you keeping us updated.
ReplyDelete- Amy Bergner Myers
GOD's arms are around all of you keeping you close at this time. May you all feel the love and know that you are never alone. Thank you for your updates in this trying time. GOD bless all of you.
ReplyDeleteLynne B.
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