update

A quick update on my Dad...

This morning when I arrived to see Dad, he was sitting up in a chair and is off of IV meds!  He is not quite his full self...he is suffering with pain, fatigue and no doubt the emotions induced by going through all of this and the news of extensive cancer.  But still, he has come a long way in a handful of days, and we received word that he's headed to Mass General sometime today...HUGE thanks for your prayers, and praise God for this move.  Now he will be evaluated by his oncologists, and there will be discussion of what comes next.  It won't be easy, as some tough choices may need to be made, but better than sitting idle in a room with the feeling of no progress (if you know my Dad, you know he likes to make progress and get the info he needs to make decisions!).  He reluctantly polished off a plate of breakfast to get all of the family and hospital staff nags off of his back (not much appetite), and seemed more conversational and perked up after some calories.

Yesterday, two of my Dad's friends from his former church in Illinois FLEW IN for a visit!  It was fantastic.  My Dad, and the rest of us, benefited from their kindness and love immensely.  They even brought chocolate chip cookies :)  The whole event was full of God's love for my Dad, and it was wonderful to hear of their respect for my Dad in the role he played at the church, and the times they had enjoyed with him.  How fantastic to hear about how well he had served there from his peers.  Thank you.

Please pray for...
...healing
...the move to MGH this afternoon
...meetings and evaluations with his Dr.'s ASAP
...wisdom and clarity with decision-making
...the possibility of palliative treatment in NC
...adequate health to potentially return home
...that with all hospital transfers and possible treatments, the red tape would be dispensed with quickly so that he could get started sooner than later if that is what is to happen.
...for alleviation of his discomfort...head, eye pain, incessant hiccups, still some minimal confusion
...for meaningful conversations between all of us and God's comfort and peace during a tough emotional time.
...strength and endurance for my mom, too.

With love and gratitude for your support,
Amy