Late night update

This is another late-night post. Too late, actually. We are very tired. Today my grandparents (my Dad's parents) arrived from Minnesota. So, Allison (with some of my help) is now cooking for six instead of four. I am still doing as much as possible to help my dad. Tomorrow morning we are going to finish a small job he began weeks ago. At least that way he can get paid a little bit.

That is one of the biggest problems with this whole situation. My Dad wasn't able to do much work for about a month prior to his surgery, and he likely will not be able to do much for the next few months. They also have no health insurance. Thus, finances will be an issue in the coming weeks and months.

Today was a bit frustrating. Dad was supposed to meet with the oncologist tomorrow, but we found out this afternoon that the appointment has been moved to Friday due to a scheduling mixup. I have been waiting to meet with this doctor to be able to ask questions that Dad didn't ask the first time around. So, we must continue with the waiting game.

Dad is doing well -- too well, actually. He generally does too much. That means that there will be more swelling in his face and head due to drainage from the surgery. That is a bit of a concern. What is more concerning, however, is his right eye. The few days before the surgery (a week ago, now) he had blurry and double vision in that eye -- presumably from the pressure in his brain. Those symptoms have still not disappeared. In fact, some days they are worse. He is supposed to be able to drive in a week, but he is scared to drive with his vision that way. My dad does not use the word "scared" in reference to himself, so it must be pretty bad. Pray about that would you? Also pray for wisdom concerning treatment. That decision must be made in the coming days. Thanks for your concern. We are still praying that our great God would simply remove the tumor.