Yesterday Dad had to go to the emergency room of the hospital as he was experiencing terrible pain: 10 out of 10 level pain. He was admitted to the hospital as the doctors found a cancer growth pressing in on his spinal cord and they are very concerned that within days or weeks Dad could be paralyzed if it continues to grow. They prepped him yesterday for more radiation treatment which is to start Monday. Even the radiation could damage his spinal cord so it is a very difficult procedure.
Dad's blood count is also very low and he had to have a blood transfusion and there are other issues with his bowel being addressed.
The palliative pain management team at the hospital are working with Dad and it is a blessing that he was able to get some relief yesterday from that terrible pain.
We don't know how many days Dad will have to be in hospital or what other things will develop from day to day but we do want to thank you for your prayers and ask you to pray in a special way for Dad and Mom and our family today and the next few days if you please could.
Also our Mom in the US, (Paul’s stepmom) who was just over visiting us recently and who loves Aussie meat pies like Paul does, suddenly developed strange symptoms a couple of weeks ago and took herself to the emergency room and scans showed that she has two lesions on her brain. This news has been a big shock to us and it is quite a helpless feeling to be far away from her at this time although we are so thankful that she has a strong support team around her.
Please also pray for her as she undergoes brain surgery on Monday the 18th. This Monday holds big things for two of our parents and we commit them both to our Lord’s wonderful and unfailing hands.
