爸爸，加油！

June 16, 2007
Happy Birthday to Dear Papa


還記得小時候，爸爸只要有空，就會帶著全家人一起出門去，或踏青或尋訪美食，可能會遇到塞車，或是天候不佳等等狀況，但一家人一起出遊的幸福就是不會打折！從我們兄弟姊妹還是小小孩的時候，到現在，大家都已成家、為人父母，這樣的幸福一直延續了下來～

I remembered those days when I was a child.
Our family entertainment during weekends was to have a picnic outdoors. Papa loved the NATURE very much and had a strong influence on his children. Sometimes we were stuck in a traffic jam or caught by rain, however, the happiness of family together were never affected.

Now, we--Papa's beloved children--were grown to adults, having our new family, becoming parents and having our children, the good times of family together last.




五月二十八日，爸爸去醫院看前一次的各項檢查結果，確診為小細胞肺癌。原本因為必須等候床位，安排第一次化療的時間為六月二十九日，但因為大姐夫的奔走，第一次化療在五月二十九日即刻開始。

At the day, May 28, Papa went to hospital to see the results of the previous physical examinations. Papa was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. The schedule for chemotherapy (C/T) was arranged immediately. Because of the help from my elder brother-in-law, the date of the first C/T for Papa was promptly scheduled at May 29, instead of June 29.




爸爸很堅強地面對這個事實，並且配合醫生的囑咐開始療程。對於我們的慌張與憂心，爸爸跟大家說「癌症其實是另一種形式的慢性病」，他有信心可以與之抗衡。在第一次化療之後，爸爸除了有些疲倦之外，未出現其他因化療所引起的副作用症狀。

Facing the truth and following the advice by doctor, Papa began to take chemotherapy and told thoughtfully to us "Don't be worried by cancer, it's just like some kinds of chronic diseases."

After the first treatment of anti-cancer drug, Papa said he feels confident to be able to overcome the disease.




六月是爸爸的生日月。爸爸的孩子們依照慣例回家來，齊聚一堂，給爸爸過生日。晴朗的好天氣，全家人浩浩蕩蕩開了三部車，一起到內門的觀音寺為爸爸祈福。

June is Papa's birth month. Every year, we used to get together having birthday cake and singing happy birthday for Papa. This time, we are all worried about Papa's health. We are lucky to have a nice weather this weekend, we drive to Nei-men ( in Kaohsiung County) to visit the temple of Guan-In Budda.

What we can do is to pray for Papa...we wish the side effects of chemotherapy could be minimized and would not exhaust Papa too much...wish no pain would attack Papa, wish cancer cells would go away from Papa...




已經排定下周四進行第二次化療。 做為爸爸的孩子，我們何其幸福！
即便是這樣的情境，我們依然受到爸爸的鼓勵與安慰。

爸爸，您要加油喔！
爸爸的難關也是全家人的難關，
我們全家人會一起面對，也會一起克服！

Next Thursday is the scheduled second time for chemotherapy. How lucky and happy we are to be Papa's children. Even Papa is now suffering from cancer, we are still encouraged and comforted by Papa.

Dear Papa, happy birthday!! Papa is not alone to face the hard time. We family all are going through a tough time at the moment. Just like Papa told me when I was a child "Never say I can't without trial", I believe Papa will not only get it done, but also get it WELL-DONE!!


附註：以上照片由妹夫提供～
PS. The photos above were taken by my younger brother-in-law.