[quote]Sabrina wrote:
Nate, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this again. You know you can call if you want to vent.
Sab
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Does that mean you’ll pick up the phone when I call now??? 
My dad is meeting with the GI surgeon today to discuss options for the tumor in his colon. They are worried that it could cause major problems if left untreated. So I will know more later.
My brother, sister, nephews, Stacey and I are getting together this weekend to sit down with my dad to discuss the house and other matters.
In the meantime, we’ve just been talking more. I’m trying to enjoy the time I do have with him. It’s interesting that we talk so much more now than we ever did before this all happened.
A lesson that we should all take. Glad to see that there’s some + now.
Nate keep your chin up and keep your head level. You can make it through this.
[quote]Nate Dogg wrote:
Does that mean you’ll pick up the phone when I call now???
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Probably not.
But I’ll call you back sooner. Haha!
Hang in there Nate. We are all praying for you and your family.
I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t let anger get the best of you. Don’t let it rob you of the time you have and/or the relationships you have.
D
Nate Dogg:
I’ve never responded to any of your posts before; since I am just an average everyday Joe trying to get in and stay in shape I do not have much advice to offer in the realm of working the iron.
However, I have a great deal of empathy for your current situation. Without boring you and your supporters here at T-Nation let me say to you that whatever your religious beliefs may be, now is the time to turn to and trust in your higher power, whichever form that may take.
Find strength there, seek wisdom and guidance there as well. You are not alone; clearly based on the comments on this post you have many who care about you and yours here at T-Nation; your higher power cares also. I found this out with certainty not long ago when in a similar cirumstance. Stay strong…
MasterBlaster
Nate
I’m very sorry to hear about your father. Having watched as someone I loved and respected lost a battle with cancer, I can imagine how you might be feeling.
Six months is a long time, if you spend it right. It sounds like your dad is planning on spending it right.
If it were my dad, I know I’d be spending every day letting him know how much I love him, how grateful I am for him, and how much I will miss him when he’s no longer here.
That’s really the best anyone can do.
Dum vivimus, vivamus. While we live, let us live. That goes for you, too, brother.
Happy Birthday, Dogg. Stay strong. 
Varqanir
Nate, I’ve been following this thread quite a bit.
There’s nothing good anyone can say during these times; I’ve been there and done that.
But just remember that life is something to be enjoyed, no matter what. Times like this remind us of the fleeting moments that we forget about, that we pass up, and that we don’t appreciate as much as we should.
Enjoy everyday with your old man, even though it may pain you to deal with all this. And its important to remember that life does get better. You’re never as low as you think you are.
Stay strong brother.
How is everything going Nate?
Nate,
I havent read through all the thread yet but I wanted to say Im very sorry about your dad. My dad died of cancer in a very similiar manner. It will be 10 years ago in Oct of this year. My biggest regret is not spending more time with him. Iknow what you are going through and wish you the best.
Kenneth
My dad is doing okay at the moment. He had some more testing done recently, and they found that the cancer hasn’t spread any further or gotten any larger than it already is. They are going to give him more chemo treatments for the next 8 weeks to see if it helps and then re-evaluate him again.
He’s been getting more confused lately and he becomes easily frustrated and loses his balance a lot. Getting around is becoming more difficult, but he’s a trooper and seems to be hanging in the best he can. He’s figured out most of the finances as far as the house, his pension and his social security benefits go. So at least when the time comes, he’ll be able to leave a little money behind for his children since his life insurance and other policies were canceled when he was terminated from his job (due to long-term disability).
It’s still very stressful for me to be living there, but I’m helping him out financially at the moment since his medical bills (COBRA) are so expensive. But now that his new wife has a job, she will be able to put him on her insurance in a few months, and that will save him hundreds of dollars each month.
I’m planning on moving out later in the summer because I can’t keep living there. I’m miserable and it’s an added stress to me. I’d rather be able to help him as needed while having my own place. It may be selfish of me to think that way, but I’ve been there since February of last year, and it’s been very, very hard for me to endure. Most nights, I don’t even stay at the house because it’s that bad. So for the past year and a few months, it seems like I’ve just been living between there and Stacey’s house without actually having a place of my own. I can’t keep doing that.
I keep trying to get my debts paid off, but it seems like it’s been taking me forever. Even though I changed jobs and make a little more money, I get paid bi-weekly rather than bi-monthly, so my paychecks are less each month, but I’ll end up getting an extra paycheck in September. Because of that, I’m not able to make any more payments beyond what I was currently doing. At this rate, I won’t be done with the credit card until July. And that’s when I’m thinking of moving into my own place.
Other than that, I’m hanging in there along with my dad, my family and Stacey. Stacey has been a huge help, as she is always there to support me and give me encouragement. She has prayed for me and helped me become open to accepting God in my life and becoming a Christian. I can’t thank her enough for all she’s done, as she’s the one thing that I can count on and talk to on a daily basis.
Nate, thanks for the update on both you and your dad. I know this is a very difficult time, but being there for your dad just shows what a good guy you are. Glad to hear Stacey’s such a great support to you as well. Stay strong. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
You and your family will definatly stay in our prayers! I was thinking of you the other day and wondering how you have been doing. And NO, I don’t think you’re being selfish for wanting to move out. You have to take care of yourself in order to be strong and help out your dad.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about credit cards it’s that they’ll still be there in the morning. You’ve got much bigger fish to fry right now.
Stay strong!
Nate- I haven’t been in the position you’re in now, and I feel for you. I lost my dad when I was 10, and have missed him ever since. Cherish the times spent with him and whatever time you have left together. And don’t worry about the credit cards, another few months is no big deal.
I’ll say a prayer for him.
Sorry.
There’s not much more that I can say.
But I’m sorry and I’ll keep you, your father, and Stacey in my thoughts.
I’m praying for you and your family Nate. Hang in there and good luck with everything!
DD