Good to see..

Since I haven't posted anything on here, I figure I (Rocky) better say some things. Sorry but it is LONG. To see how many people's lives my Dad has affected is astonishing. It makes me very proud to be his son. With all the prayers and support that is worldwide is amazing. I do believe in the power of prayer and that the "higher being" that everyone prays to, is helping us cope and deal with this ordeal. Which we greatly appreciate it, and saying THANK YOU doesn't seem like enough. I'll start from the beginning from my perspective. When I found out about Dad, I was at work (2nd job). It was frustrating that I didn't really know much other than Dad was going to the hospital. But I knew that something was really wrong when I got the text "you need to come." The thoughts that went through my head were numerous on the drive to the hospital, but I knew that no matter what I had to be strong for Dad, Mom and Holly. And when the worst was said, it was heartbreaking. I knew that no matter what though, Dad was going to get through this....I mean after all they did raise a US MARINE. We will prevail...together. No matter how tough it gets. I wasn't going to allow him to fail. So began the trips to the hospital several days later when he started feeling nauseous. I try to get my Mom to take a break and get some rest for herself, but she is adamantly by his side. Which I can say is another proud moment (I love telling people that my parents are High School sweethearts that have been together this long). Sometimes I feel like prying her away, since I know that she is having a hard time with all of it, but refuses to show it. She is one tough cookie. As I took the trips into the hospital it was great to see the improvement with my Dad, even if it was just a little. I know that he is one tough SOB (pardon my "french") though and that he will never give up. Besides Mom will not allow him, she will become a "drill instructor" on his butt. As family showed up, it was good to see them, but I also know that it would be alot for him with how tired he always was. His body was beat. It was very difficult to allow family to see him but also make sure that he wasn't too tired/stressed more. But we are glad that he did get to see his loved ones. As I went and saw him today, and was told by Grandma that he was sick this morning...I told myself this is just a "bump in the road". Which I knew it was when he went for a walk. Although he had taken walks before, I had never been able to see one. The amount of pride that I had for my Dad when I saw him walking, seriously brought tears to my eyes. I knew he was gonna do everything he could to get out of the Hospital sooner rather than later. Which we all dearly want. We know he would be a lot happier at home, which will help him heal faster. With time, I know that he (WE) will be able to get through this. We have great Family and Friends that are there for us, even if not physically. All the support has guided us through this "rollercoaster" with strength and courage and will continue to do so. I have already thought of a design for a T-shirt that he will wear when he is Cancer Free. And as you know, us Martinez family likes to throw parties, that one will be one of the greatest ones ever. So stay tuned for the invite! Again, THANK YOU for all the Support from each and every one of you. I can't wait to meet you all (the ones I haven't met) when we have the CANCER FREE CELEBRATION FOR RIC.