I have no pictures to post today...in fact, we've all been suffering from tummy bugs, fevers & upper respiratory infections here, so I've actually not taken any photos for a few days. I am hoping that we are all on the mend now! I know a lot of you have been asking me about my Dad's progress, so I thought I'd post it here. For those of you who don't know, Dad was diagnosed about a year and a half ago with a glio-blastoma, which is a really aggressive brain tumor. Last year around Christmas, he underwent a series of surgeries to remove some of the tumor growth, as well as to put in a shunt to remove some of the fluid. Since that time, he has been okay, but has never regained his physical strength or his ability to carry on a conversation, etc. But, regardless, we have been blessed that he is still with us and that he can still enjoy his children, grandchildren, and life (although it has been significantly altered).
In November, we found out that his tumor was growing again, and that really, the treatments that are available don't offer much hope. Still, we've all pressed on, and again, we were fortunate to be able to celebrate the holidays with him.
It seems that since Christmas he has taken a turn for the worse and is able to communicate less and is sleeping most of the day away. He will go to the hospital tomorrow to be tested for several things, one of which is pneumonia - he has had some respiratory issues over the past few days.
For some reason tonight, I just felt like I needed to reach out and ask for prayers for him. I do feel like he is struggling more than ever before....as is my mom, who has been his primary caregiver through all of this. This has all been really hard on her, and I know she has a lot of decisions to make at this point about his care.
If you do pray, please remember my dad tonight (or today). I will report back when we know a little bit more about his prognosis.....
Thanks for letting me unload! I promise my next post will be much more uplifting! :)