Death’s Approach

Not my dad, he’s the strongest man I’ve ever known
He took me on his motorcycle to a special Daddy Daughter dinner once
For making my first free throw, the three boys were jealous
But they got his attention always, our times were special
He threatened to beat up my boyfriend once, and would have if he needed to
He was right about him, and lots of other things too
He was the strong silent type, and I thought I took after him
Until they told me about the cancer

Not my dad, he’s the strongest man I’ve ever known
He held me up when I couldn’t stand on my own
And let me fall when he knew I needed to learn the lesson
But he was always there to tell me I could get through it
Now it’s me telling him he can get through it
And I cry in secret because I don’t know if I’m lying to him
The cancer keeps eating his body away and his strength wanes

Not my dad, he’s the strongest man I know
He dreamed of watching his only little girl walk down the aisle
To get a college degree, always telling her she was smart
And he dreamed of walking her down the aisle
To the man that would provide her strength when he was gone
I’m working on the first now, I’m sorry it took me so long Dad
I can’t do anything about the second dream, I still need you for strength
To hold me up when I can’t stand on my own
I’m not ready to let you go yet

Not my dad, he’s the strongest man I know



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My mom just called to tell me he's in the emergency room with complications...they live 3,000 miles away.

If you happen to pray, please put my dad in them. Thank you.

you have my prayers

I know exactly how you feel. My father battled cancer a little over three years ago. Unfortunately he only lasted three months after he was diagnosed. He was and will always be in my heart. He was a strong man. Nothing else in the world compares to a father-daughter relationship. I hope all goes well for your dad. Be tough! I know you are a strong woman! I am here for you.

Beautiful!
The Carazzo family prays for your father!

((((misswright)))) you and your Father are in my prayers

Wow. Thats beautiful. I know what it is like to lose a father. My prayers are with you.

Thank you all for the prayers.

pardon me while i simply..."gulp"...choke on this one.

i'm not much on praying, but if thoughts can make any difference, you will be inundated....

Thanks Kevin.

I'm not much on praying either...I always start it with "Hey, Big Guy Upstairs, if you exist...". Maybe that's why He doesn't listen to me...

My dad got released. He's home with my mom now. Hopefully he can keep fighting and beat this thing!! He's the strongest man I know, after all. If anyone can do it, he can!!

I appreciate the thoughts...

My prayers are with you but never give up hope. In 1991 my Dad was told he had 6 months to a year to live. He beat the cancer and passed away in June 2002. Miracles happen and I will pray you get one!