My father, a career military man, retired and still salty as hell, has had throat cancer rear up again. Because of the aggressive treatment he received 10+ years ago, both invasive surgery and radiation, surgery is not an option this time around. Instead, they've decided to run chemotherapy AND radiation simultaneously. A very high possibility of him never speaking again, losing his hearing and eating through a tube for the rest of his life, OR a vessel, weakened by his first series of radiation treatments, may burst at any time which would result in an instant lights out. Neither of which I'd want him to experience.

I was raised by this man, a real hero in my eyes and he has taught me how to handle many tough spots in my life. I thought I could handle this but the truth is, I'm not completely sure I can. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. they mean a lot to me. But please remember to keep our other chipper friends loved ones in prayer as well (Dennis Shoop's mom).

God bless you all.