Friday, May 29, 2009

Father Paco

So as I was saying I was introduced to these two men who at the time I did not realize would be life changing to not only me, my family, but to Kevin, Kevin's family, and to Kevin and I. Dr. Mullen and his amazing team, were able to diagnose me with Pancreatic Cancer, which over time spread throughout my stomach. I have had multiple surgeries in which his team has removed part of my stomach, small intestines, spleen, and part of my liver. I got radio-sensors placed on the actual tumors on my pancreas to constantly help make my pancreas better. I was doing rounds of chemo and radiation and even though I was under going all of this, I still could have been doing a little more on my part to get better...
Father Paco who is known for his healing prayers and masses all over was brought to our (Kevin and I's) attention by his Aunt, who had seen him multiple times and as I said is now a Five Year Survivor of Breast Cancer and she is also in her 70's which is an incredible story in it own.
I met his Aunt, who I took right too, she completely took me under her wing.. She talked to me about being sick, about not only the physical aspect but the emotional and mental aspect of it as well. I cry and have cried to her multiple times and she always talked about Father Paco.
So I knew my next step, I called Father Paco and was able to set up a meeting with him..Kevin and I went we walked in and he was so warm and loving.. He thought we were there to do pre-marital counseling... we spoke to him for a few minutes and then he had Kevin stand behind me with his hands on my shoulders and Father Paco knelt down, put healing ointment on my forehead and started praying..His hands were warm, he released all the pain and anxiety from my body at that moment.. He wished Kevin and I a lifetime of happiness together, that we are strong individuals but stronger together.. To accept my disease and what God has in stored for me. ..When he was done, I was light headed and didn't know if I was going to be able to get up from the chair. Father Paco brought tears to Kevin and I..and we left.. He told me to keep him updated and that there is healing mass every fourth Monday of the month.
I feel after our meeting with Father Paco, we started to evaluate life, our relationship, and stopped taking so many things for granted..
Not only did Kevin and I realize it, but his family did too.. That fate brought us together.. To help each other.. For him to move on, to trust, have faith, and to get a second chance of being in love.. real mutual love..honestly what could be better than being in love with your best friend. And he showed me and gave me will to fight, he showed me what real love is, and to have faith, and have a best friend who I love and loves me back.. Kevin has shown me that their one special someone for everyone .. and He is mine ... even if their are struggles

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