My Uncle Ron

He is my uncle by marriage, but to me he is so much more.

About a month ago we found out that he has stage 4 liver cancer......that's not good.

I only met Uncle Ron back in 2004, I believe, when he came to visit us in Florida.

I immediately felt like I had known this man my whole life and I also immediately gained a huge amount of respect for him......just by the words that came out of his mouth.  His wisdom.

Over the years he has called to check on me and my family.  He didn't have to, he just did and over the years I realized that I loved this man just like a dad and he loved me just like a daughter.  He let me hear it when I needed too!

When he would talk to me on the phone his voice would soften, and I could tell that he genuinely cared about me.  I can't say that about very many men in my life.

My dad is an alcoholic and his love is his beer.  MY dad disowned me about a year ago while I was trying to help him find a home.........I went through an abusive marriage before I met my husband now and just really lost respect and was greatly intimidated by men until I met Uncle Ron. 

He made me feel at ease with myself, proud of my accomplishments while I was selling on ebay, and most of all he just made me feel LOVED when I desperately needed it.  There is no greater gift he could have given me because I haven't felt the love of a Dad for many years and it is a wonderful feeling!

He was also more of a father to my husband than his own dad too.  He just has this great big heart to love.  He is gruff like a bear but really his heart is softer than butter!

It is hearbreaking to know what he and his family are going through and that he may not be around much longer. 

I am asking a great favor from all of you.  Please pray for my uncle Ron.  He still has so much to offer and I want him to be around for a long time.  I know that this is all in God's hands but I do believe in miracles and I am praying for one now.  Pray for God's hands of peace and healing will touch Uncle Ron and his family.

He has a wonderful family who have become like brothers and sisters to me and they need your prayers too.  

Here is uncle Ron with my husband

We were saying goodbye. 

xoxo

Diane

Comments

[deedee]

I am new to your blog...but will keep you and uncle Ron and your entire family in my prayers...I have lost both my parents to Cancer...God has given you some great memories...hold them until Uncle Ron's spirit takes over and gives you more...sending gentle hugs for you...

[Karen DeCapite]

Hey there.
Tears. Hugs. Prayers. Memories.
The bright side is, God brought him to you when you needed him most and he filled a huge void. How awesome is that?
{{hugz}} Karen

[Vickie]

I will say prayers. What a wonderful gift to have someone come into your life who loves you so. May the Lord be kind and bless you all.