Personal......

 Today's post is a little personal........well really it is very personal.
I tend to keep things light and fluffy here.
Blissful and Domestic is my little world, where everything is pink and full of crafts and recipes. Basically all my favorite things. It is where I share about my family and everything I love. Well this year I wanted to share more with you guys. Let you see a little more of me.
Danielle.....the face behind Blissful and Domestic.

Well a few weeks ago I got some news, which I have been debating whether or not to share.
I finally decided that I can't be the only one going through this and possibly me sharing could
help someone else and help myself as well.

Right before Christmas my Mom and Dad had to tell my brother and I  some news I am sure they were not wanting to share, considering it being Christmas and such, but we like to be open.......

no secrets.....

My dad had a lump in his mouth, which we knew he had gone in to have tested.
Well they got the results and they were what you always fear when you hear the word "lump"
He had CANCER. That disgusting six letter word, that literally changes your world. He had cancer of the mouth. They couldn't do surgery because of where it was, but they were very positive that Chemo and Radiation would kill it.

I am not going to lie...I cried thinking that my father could die. The Hubbs father died from cancer a few years back and it has changed us. We are still a close family, but we miss Damian every single day. The thought of that happening to my father was heart breaking.

I remember crying to my mother as she gave me details and gave me reassurance.
She's a retired nurse and is so strong. She is being so strong for my brother and I, when I feel like we should be strong for her. Her best friend is sick, but she has been there for us...

My dad started Chemo last week and will start radiation very soon. I am thankful for modern medicine. I am thankful for hopeful doctors who have very positive outlooks on his treatments.

Right before he started treatment, I got to go over and have dinner with my parents. No Hubbs or the kids. Just me, my brother, and my parents. We had Subway, nothing special. We talked and I think the show 24 was on. They asked if we had questions about anything, we didn't.
But being there together reminded me of all those family dinners growing up....
all those plain chicken and wagon wheel dinners my dad would make because my mom hates anything too seasoned......He tuaght me to cook, he taught me to ride a bike, he's my dad and I love him.

I am scarred what the chemo will do to him...
It scares me to think how he will look different....

But I know that God will protect him and will help him through these next few weeks.
These next seven weeks are going to be hard. The doctors said they would be the worst, but that he would get through it and be healthy in the end.

I know this is probably just a jumble of my thoughts, but I don't want to forget how I am feeling.....

If you know someone who has cancer or maybe it is you...
It is ok to be scared. 
It is only natural. When someone you know is effected by the dreadful
C word, it hits you hard, but I know we can get through it. I know I can get through it.

I am thankful for a Savior who loves me and knows exactly how I am feeling.
I know when he was on that cross he saw my face, my brothers face, my Moms face, and my Dad's face. He knew we would go through this, but he wouldn't let us do it alone.

I am thankful for that knowledge, that when I am down....
he is always there to pick me back up.

So as I wipe my tears,  I want to ask for your prayers. Prays for my father.
If you are going through something similar please let me know. I would love to pray for you as well.

Thank you all for all you do. You always are so sweet and take time from your day to visit me and my pink Blissful and Domestic world.

Hopefully this is not too jumbled. I fear that if I re-read it, I may delete the whole thing and chicken out sharing something so personal...

So I will keep you posted on My Dad.

Here is a picture my Mom sent me.
It was taken last week during his first Chemo session.
He is positive and of course had to give me his famous thumbs up.
All is well......All is well......



I also wanted to share this beautiful song by Martina McBride. It makes me think of my parents and how thankful I am they have each other. That they can LOVE each other through this......

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