Prayers for my dad

Let's be honest, I'm normally not one to ask much for prayer.  I'm also apparently the kid that can go weeks at a time without having a conversation with either of her parents.

But when I lie awake past midnight thinking of conversations with my sister-in-law and father today, and it stresses me out, I know it means I need to rest in Someone else's power.  And since I feel like I can't do that alone right now, and more words come to mind than what I want to send in a mass text... this seems like a logical place to do it.

While galavanting Columbus, Ohio today, I learned two things (via phone calls) about my father's current life situation:

1)  He went in to the hospital today for tests regarding stomach pain and concerns he's had for the last week.  My dad is a 67-year-old generally healthy, hasn't been to the doctor in 30 years kinda guy.  (Yes, we know that's not smart.  He's stubborn?)  Ultrasounds show that there are some gall bladder issues, so he's scheduled for surgery in the morning to have it removed.

I'm not there to do anything about it... so if anyone wants to visit Regions Hospital on my behalf, it would be appreciated...

2)  He also recently found out that the house he's been renting for over 20 years has gone into foreclosure.  Do we start with the fact that that makes me want to punch this landlord dude in the face?!  Seriously.

He has two months to find a new place and move 20 years worth of collected belongings, etc... (half a bedroom full of mine that I need a place for!)  The reality is that the home is somewhat of a disaster that he hasn't well cared for.  This is way too big of a task for my brain.  And it stresses me out because I know I'll have to take a load of responsibility to make this move happen.

So.

A)  This is me sharing a part of my life that I'm not usually good at sharing.  Thank you for reading and caring.

B)  Your support is much appreciated.