One of my worse nightmares happened late last night.
I received a phone call telling me my Father was in the hospital. His kidneys were shutting down
I fell to the floor, my legs cramped up. (In retrospect it was as if symbolically my legs knew that I couldn't just run out the door and to be by his side in a heart beat... that the time from here to Willows is an eternity.) I will be on my way home tomorrow morning at 4am, it was the first flight I could have.
Please keep my Father in your prayers.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and good thoughts. I do not know if I will be able to post...my heart is heavy.
Photo: My Dad's favorite motorcycle tool box which sits in the cow barn.
My arms are around you, your Dad...and the entire family.
Posted by: ~jolenemarie | 02 February 2008 at 09:13 AM
I am so sorry. I am thinking huge positive thoughts for you and your Dad and your family. Have a safe flight.
Posted by: Tace | 02 February 2008 at 09:44 AM
My prayers are with you Corey.
God will give you strength through all this.
.....and if you don't find the stregth to pray yourself right now, know that we are a world wide circle of friends filling the prayer basket for you. The angel who carries the basket will have a busy time - filled with LOVE and CARE.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 02 February 2008 at 09:47 AM
Faith and courage, tous mes voeux de retablissement a papa, have a safe trip back home, let's hope for the best.
Posted by: Kitem | 02 February 2008 at 09:48 AM
My heart hurts for you Corey, dear. I know that God will give you strength and He will carry you safely to your family across the ocean. You and your father, and all of your family will be bathed in prayer.
Posted by: pam | 02 February 2008 at 10:10 AM
Prayers from snowy Derbyshire coming your family's way Corey.
Posted by: amalee issa | 02 February 2008 at 10:11 AM
Dear Corey, I've been reading you for a while and never wrote any comment (my english is not good enough I think) - but today I just want to tell you that I'm thinking of you and your dear dad. Lire votre blog est toujours une joie, un moment très chaleureux et souvent réconfortant pour moi, et je n'ai jamais osé vous en remercier... J'espère que vous recevrez ces sentiments d'amitié que je vous envoie, pour vous aider dans ces moments difficiles. Amicalement.
Posted by: géraldine | 02 February 2008 at 10:42 AM
My heart goes out to you! The very first post I ever read on your blog was about your father's 80th birthday and I was so moved! Your father will be in my thoughts - as will you!
Posted by: Di | 02 February 2008 at 10:59 AM
thinking of you all the way and especially sending thoughts and prayers to your dad!
Posted by: marita | 02 February 2008 at 11:01 AM
I hope everything will be ok Corey! Thinking of you and your family (going there with you in some way)
A big hug
Posted by: Caty | 02 February 2008 at 11:05 AM
Corey, I am sending you my heartfelt love and very tight hug, along with prayers of strength to your Dad and family. My heart goes out to you...
Posted by: Hasmin | 02 February 2008 at 11:24 AM
Corey, I'll be praying for your dad, you and your family. So sorry to hear about all of this.
Posted by: Cheryl | 02 February 2008 at 11:40 AM
my dear Corey...I pray for your safe journey to see your Dad and I pray for his recovery if it be God's will...
your family will be comfort for each other and you will be a blessing for your father to see.
Mimi
Posted by: Mimi | 02 February 2008 at 12:00 PM
Thinking of you, your Dad and your family. Wishing all of you loads of strenght and positivity!
Posted by: Irene | 02 February 2008 at 12:10 PM
Godspeed Corey.Our thoughts will be with you and your Dad.
xo Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | 02 February 2008 at 12:13 PM
Corey,
Fly like a dove to his side! Take our prayers with you to beseech God to be kind to you all.
rel
Posted by: rel | 02 February 2008 at 12:33 PM
Today, I wanted to go to the Vierge de la Garde ! Now I know who my prayers will go for .
My arms are around you ! Don't forget you have strenght in you and you can give it to your Dad
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 02 February 2008 at 12:38 PM
I send you and your family, strength and love. Hold tight together, God Bless Corey x
Posted by: Julie Ann | 02 February 2008 at 12:40 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Corey. Big hugs from southern Italy.
Posted by: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso | 02 February 2008 at 12:45 PM
may GOD wrap HIS comforting arms around you and your family and HIS healing hands on your father.
Posted by: constance forehand | 02 February 2008 at 12:48 PM
My prayers for you and yours go out.
Posted by: marcie | 02 February 2008 at 12:51 PM
Your Dad is in my prayers Corey.
Posted by: carol | 02 February 2008 at 01:12 PM
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's healing hands be with your Dad.
Posted by: Vicki | 02 February 2008 at 01:14 PM
Corey- I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Karin | 02 February 2008 at 01:19 PM
Sending love and positive thoughts for you, your Dad and family.
Darla
Posted by: Darla | 02 February 2008 at 01:31 PM
This hurts my heart for you. Know that my prayers are there for you and and your dad and your whole family.
Posted by: Katy | 02 February 2008 at 01:39 PM
I am holding your dad in my thoughts. Have a safe journey.
Posted by: Sarah | 02 February 2008 at 01:48 PM
Oh Corey; you, he, and all your family are in my prayers right now.
Posted by: tut-tut | 02 February 2008 at 01:48 PM
Corey, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family. Safe journey. xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 02 February 2008 at 01:49 PM
Dear Corey,
my heart stopped when I read your post.
Your Father has always wrapped is arms of love around you, and now you will wrap him with all of your strength and love.
I am sending out my positive thoughts and prayers for all of you. Hold each other tight.
Have a safe trip.
Posted by: Jeni | 02 February 2008 at 02:05 PM
Will stop right now and pray for you and your father, Corey. God bless you.
Posted by: ~Kim | 02 February 2008 at 02:11 PM
Oh Corey. My heart is heavy too. You will be in my thoughts. Your dad will be so comforted to see you by his side.
Posted by: Shannon | 02 February 2008 at 02:12 PM
i wish you a safe and fast journey home. and i have a couple of angels looking after your father before you arrive. your father and your family all in my prayers!
love nancy
Posted by: delphine | 02 February 2008 at 02:14 PM
Godspeed Corey. And I have not stopped praying.
love nancy
Posted by: nancy | 02 February 2008 at 02:23 PM
Corey, I'm praying for your dad, you, and your family on both sides of the Atlantic. Travel Safe.
Posted by: Pam | 02 February 2008 at 02:25 PM
Dear Corey, I came here this morning to read about your party and birthday celebrations, instead I read about your dear father. Your journey home will seem like an eternity, as I know how devoted you are to him.
You and your family will be in my heart and prayers.
Have courage..
(((hugs)))
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | 02 February 2008 at 02:27 PM
Oh Corey, I'm so sorry that you received bad news.
I will be praying for you...for a safe trip, for better health for your dad, for a peace that passes all understanding, for all that is needed right now...
Posted by: Beverly | 02 February 2008 at 02:37 PM
Corey, I have been exactly where you are. My heart and my prayers are with you. Godspeed.
Posted by: Cherie | 02 February 2008 at 02:40 PM
i am wrapping my good thoughts and best vibes to you and your family. your father is very loved - so beautiful.
Posted by: muzeyyen | 02 February 2008 at 02:49 PM
Oh, dear Corey! Love and prayers and good thoughts winging their way to you, your
Father, and your family.
Stay strong and know you all have the grace of prayers wrapped around them.
{{{{HUGS!}}}
Posted by: Nancy | 02 February 2008 at 02:49 PM
May the Lord's Grace be with you, your Dad and your family.
Hugs,
Sher
Posted by: Sher | 02 February 2008 at 03:01 PM
Sending you love and prayers. Bless you dear Corey and all your family.
Posted by: Carolyn | 02 February 2008 at 03:03 PM
I pray, dear Corey, that love, light, peace and grace surround your dear dad, you and your entire family. Strength and comfort be yours.
Posted by: Anna | 02 February 2008 at 03:04 PM
You have my prayers & my heart throughout this time Corey....Love to all of you*
Posted by: berriehead | 02 February 2008 at 03:15 PM
Oh Corey, I knew your father was sick but I am so, so sorry to hear this news. I know it is so hard for you, especially being so far away but glad you can get home tomorrow. I will be thinking about you & your father & have both of you in my prayers.
Posted by: Sandy | 02 February 2008 at 03:19 PM
Dear Corey,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
safe travels,
shirley
Posted by: shirley mccutcheon | 02 February 2008 at 03:21 PM
Oh dear Corey-- big hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: misschrisc | 02 February 2008 at 03:23 PM
Corey,
Words cannot express what I am feeling for you right now. My prayers are with you, your father and your family. Have a safe trip...and all of your friends here will be sending our love and positive thoughts your way...
xoxo
Robin
Posted by: My Melange | 02 February 2008 at 03:24 PM
My prayers are with you.
Posted by: Melissa's Cozy Teacup | 02 February 2008 at 03:29 PM
Godspeed, Corey. You and your family are tucked into my prayers, too. Safe journey to you, too.
Posted by: Ardi | 02 February 2008 at 03:34 PM
Dear Corey, May the Lord be with your dad, you and entire family.
Big Hugs...
Posted by: Sylvia | 02 February 2008 at 03:35 PM
Sending prayers to your dad, you, and the rest of your family. And big, warm hugs so you feel love.
Posted by: Evelyn | 02 February 2008 at 03:36 PM
Mass tomorrow is for you and your dear family. With much love.
Posted by: Julie Loeschke | 02 February 2008 at 03:37 PM
Holding your dad and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs,
Posted by: Chantal | 02 February 2008 at 03:41 PM
Corey: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Claudia in New Jersey | 02 February 2008 at 03:47 PM
Thoughts flying from Australia, to you, your Mama and your Papa.
Posted by: herhimnbryn | 02 February 2008 at 03:57 PM
Corey,
I totally understand how you feel about it being your greatest fear...those miles now stretch to eternity. I will keep your father and your family in my prayers. God speed!
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | 02 February 2008 at 03:58 PM
Dear Corey, Loving prayers for you and your father and your family!!!
Posted by: Beachy | 02 February 2008 at 04:08 PM
Corey,
If I had to post one picture that reminded of my Dad, it too would be his tool box out there on his shop bench. Beat up, but ready to fix the world all up. Sorta like my Dad himself... I called him this morning, and he was out working on a tractor in the shop. Your words make me remember how to count the gift of each day. Thank you, thank you.
I will be praying for you and your Dad today, Corey... that you fly to his side and whisper love to him again... a love he knows and feels wherever you are.
All's grace,
Ann
Posted by: Ann @ Holy Experience | 02 February 2008 at 04:15 PM
My thought and prayers are with you! Your dad's toolbox and workbench look almost exactly like my dad's!
Posted by: Lilly | 02 February 2008 at 04:16 PM
Oh my Dear, my thoughts and wishes are with you. And with your whole family.
Courage...
Gentle hugs,
Mari-Nanci
Posted by: Mari-Nanci | 02 February 2008 at 04:18 PM
Corey, May you get back to California safely and smoothly. I pray for you, your wonderful father, and your whole family. God be with you and surround you all with love and healing.
Posted by: Chris | 02 February 2008 at 04:19 PM
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Have a safe journey.
Kate (the french nest) &
Deb (posted from home)
Posted by: Deb | 02 February 2008 at 04:20 PM
Your Dad is in my prayers.
Posted by: Elizabeth Meredith | 02 February 2008 at 04:23 PM
Corey,
Love and prayers are being sent your way, for you and your wonderful Dad.
Love,
La Donna
Posted by: La Donna | 02 February 2008 at 04:24 PM
Corey ~ you and your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: angela marie | 02 February 2008 at 04:30 PM
Corey ~ I'll be keeping you, your father and your family in my prayers ... hugs, Lynda xox
Posted by: Lynda | 02 February 2008 at 04:34 PM
Your dad is in my prayers, Corey!
Posted by: Andrea | 02 February 2008 at 04:36 PM
Sending prayers to your dad and whole your family. Living in a foreign country myself - 6000 miles away from my parents - my heart is with you. Have a safe flight to CA.
Y
Posted by: y | 02 February 2008 at 04:40 PM
Godspeed Corey. May your father receive a miracle of renewed health.
Posted by: Jill | 02 February 2008 at 04:47 PM
May God bless you and yours. Be safe on your journey. Prayers of many will be behind you and your daddy.
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa | 02 February 2008 at 04:48 PM
Corey, I'll hold you and your family in my heart. Be well.
Posted by: deirdre | 02 February 2008 at 04:54 PM
Saying a prayer for you and your father. Safe travels.
Posted by: Joannah | 02 February 2008 at 04:55 PM
Corey,
I am holding your Dad, you as you travel, and your family in my heart in the next days.
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | 02 February 2008 at 05:00 PM
Oh, dearest, I am so sorry. my heart is breaking for you. I can't imagine your worry and fears. Praying for you, for your dad, and for your family...
xoxo
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | 02 February 2008 at 05:02 PM
I will pray you will sense God's presence in you and with you as you walk through this journey. Much love extended to your family . . . .Karen from California
Posted by: Karen Eropkin | 02 February 2008 at 05:03 PM
courage,strength,love and time. You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers...cat
Posted by: cat | 02 February 2008 at 05:07 PM
Words seem to fail me.
You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: shannon in oregon | 02 February 2008 at 05:11 PM
oh Corey...I will hold you and your family up.
Please take care,
a.
Posted by: andrea | 02 February 2008 at 05:13 PM
May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort as you make your way back to California. You are held in gentle thought and prayer. I also pray for strength and wisdom for you and your family.
Posted by: Dee | 02 February 2008 at 05:14 PM
Many prayers are being sent for you and your family. Hope that your beloved Dad sees your loving face and starts feeling better immediately.
Posted by: martina | 02 February 2008 at 05:20 PM
Corey....please know how sorry I am and that I'm praying for you.
Dana in Virginia
Posted by: Dana Smith | 02 February 2008 at 05:20 PM
wings and prayers to lift and carry you....
Posted by: missy | 02 February 2008 at 05:26 PM
Oh, dear Corey, plese know that you, your father, as well as the rest of your family are being lifted up to the Father by my family. May you be kept in perfect peace as you journey home.
In My Prayers,
Miss Sandy
Posted by: Miss Sandy | 02 February 2008 at 05:26 PM
NO ONE wants to receive that call...I am so sorry. I will hold you and your entire family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Safe journey Corey.
Much love and many hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 02 February 2008 at 05:29 PM
oh no corey :/
you are in my thought dear and will send many prayers for the sake of your father.
lots of love,
delila
Posted by: sepia art studio | 02 February 2008 at 05:39 PM
Oh, Corey...be safe, be strong, know that you are loved and many prayers are already with you and your dear father.
Posted by: Laura | 02 February 2008 at 05:46 PM
I am praying for your father Corey.
And for you, dear heart.
Traveling mercies....
Posted by: miz Booshay | 02 February 2008 at 05:49 PM
Prayers for your safe trip, your dear father's health.
Posted by: Toni Brown | 02 February 2008 at 05:52 PM
I a mso sorry! you know my thoughts are with you ..your Father ...and all your family. Bless you...
Posted by: Pam Aries | 02 February 2008 at 05:58 PM