Life's curveballs

Many or most of you probably already know that our family has been hit with a curveball just in the last month or so.  Ben's dad had been complaining for quite some time (even back into fall) of a "hitch in his giddyup."  His hip seemed to really be hurting him when he sat for too long.  Ben continually told him to get it checked out and he finally did.  What they found was a fracture.  He had thought it was caused by a fall he had while walking the dog, but to his surprise it was not.  In fact, it was worse.  After many tests at the Urologists office, the conclusion was prostate cancer. 
Cancer.  An ugly word.  One I hate to see, hate to say, hate to hear. 
I hated this for Ben.  All the memories of his mom came flooding back. 
I was proud of Ben, though.  He decided this was not going to be like his mom.  This was different.  Everyone would be involved.  He would be involved. 
So we are educating ourselves.  Using the internet, listening to the doctors, getting second opinions.  Praying. 
He starts his first round of hormone therapy for the mestasis to his bones today.  I am praying for him.  I am praying for the family.  I am leaning on my faith that this is just a curveball for now.  We all know life throws us one or two from time to time.  But we take them and we swing away.  And we are.  Please continue to pray for Ben's dad and his family during this time. 
*Philipians 4:6-7  In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with Thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus
Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not onto thine own understanding.  In all they ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
*(mom R's favorite verses)