T&P Request and Signing Off

lesalyric · October 2010

Today will be my last Knot day before the wedding and honeymoon. I have to go out of town (more on that below), so I will see you all on Oct. 25th! Hopefully with some pro and non pro pics and vendor reviews to share! Thank you all for all of the help you have given me, I really could not have put my wedding together without you girls.

Regarding the T&P request, I have seen you girls do some amazing things for others and hope you will be kind enough to push some of that positive energy my way.

About 6 years ago my grandfather was diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer, it was advanced and they took everything they could leaving him with an ostomy bag. He adapted so well and got right back to being his vivacious self within a few months. 5 years later he was declared cancer free and we celebrated.

A couple of months later, in August he was having some tiredness spells and decided to go for a check up/scan. At the scan two small masses were discovered in one of his kidneys and liver. We were assured it was nothing, that he had had it forever and he was sent home with some vitamins to come back in 6 weeks to see if the tiredness improved. The tiredness did not improve and another scan was order. During the scan the doctor surprised us all by letting us know the masses had over doubled in size and would need to be operated on ASAP.

So here we are, tomorrow, 2 days before the wedding, heading to surgery for my granddad. A rollercoaster of emotions for sure. He will be having a kidney a a piece of his liver removed. Although not a crazily life threatening surgery, he is 75 so the age associated risks scare us still.

I haven't really talked about this part because I feel it is a little selfish, but I also feel like I can share it with you girls. While I am very worried about the surgery I am also upset that my granddad will not be able to walk me down the aisle. After my father passed I felt it was right to have his dad stand in that place of honor for him. It brings home a little more how very much I will miss him on Friday.

With all of that said, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

brooke.anne · October 2010

I will definitely keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that your grandfathers surgery will go well and sincerely hope that he will be able to walk you down the aisle.

I hope that your wedding is all that you ever dreamed of! Have fun and try to take in every moment of your special day. And yes, definitely come back with lots of pics and reviews!

(:

llc2011 · October 2010

My thoughts and prayers to your grandfather and your family. I hope that you are still able to enjoy your wedding.

DFWIndian · October 2010

Sorry to hear about this especially so close to the wedding. I pray your grandfather makes it through well and your wedding is everything you dream it to be.

serlace · October 2010

That is not selfish at all. This is a really hard situation for you. I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this. I will keep you and your family in my T&Ps. I also hope your wedding is wonderful and everything you hoped it would be.

bobbileighb · October 2010

You have me on the verge of tears. Thoughts and prayers are with your grandfather for his surgery and for you on your wedding day as I know that will be so bittersweet. Have a wonderful wedding and we cant wait to hear all about it plus how well your granddad is doing when you return.

juliebug1997 · October 2010

Leslie,
So many prayers are coming your way. I'm going to see Deanna today--is there anything I could do for you?

danac2010 · October 2010

Sending T&P your way and I hope your wedding is everything you hope and planned it would be!

lesalyric · October 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_tp-request-signing-off?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ceb13fca-83f8-4029-8114-3605512989cbPost:8be33b81-b61f-4460-ba1d-fab3c91d9348">Re: T&P Request and Signing Off</a>:
[QUOTE]Leslie, So many prayers are coming your way. I'm going to see Deanna today--is there anything I could do for you?
Posted by juliebug1997[/QUOTE]

Julie - Thank you so much! I met with her last week and got everything taken care of, but it means a lot to me that you offered. :)

juliebug1997 · October 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_tp-request-signing-off?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:ceb13fca-83f8-4029-8114-3605512989cbPost:5ed4329d-52bc-4863-a6ec-65b0c2024860">Re: T&P Request and Signing Off</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: T&P Request and Signing Off : Julie - Thank you so much! I met with her last week and got everything taken care of, but it means a lot to me that you offered. :)
Posted by lesalyric[/QUOTE]

She's pretty easy to work with but I'm literally five minutes away during the daytime. I'm sorry that you're having to go through all this right before the wedding.

mseale · October 2010

Leslie - I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'll be thinking about your family, and hope everything goes well for your grandfathers surgery. Enjoy your wedding day, and take lots of pictures to share with your grandfather afterwards.

ChocolateDelight · October 2010

Leslie - So sorry to hear about your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy receovery. One of the best tributes you can give your grandfather is to be strong just like he has been for the past 6 years and enjoy your wedding day. Smile and carry on like for he would want you to have a wonderful wedding day. Everything is going to be okay.