My dad called yesterday to deliver the frightening news that he has a brain tumor. For the last 3-4 weeks, he said he's been having some pretty bad headaches, along with pain across the surface of his skin.

His doctor prescribed an MRI, which revealed the tumor. It's right between his eyes, in the lining between his skull and his brain, which is a great mercy, compared to the alternative (in his brain proper). And, after the MRI, they declared definitively that it is benign. I think if you're going to get a brain tumor, this is the way to go. Keep it out of your brain, and make sure it's not out to get you.

That said, I'm sure he's frightened a bit. Even though the tumor seems to be situated so that its impact can be mitigated quickly, a brain tumor is Bad News. So, please pray for Dad, that he'd have hope, peace, confidence and courage as the doctors address this problem. Pray also for Carol that she would have the same things, and that she'd be able to provide extra strength for Dad and support him through this ordeal.

There's an appointment with a neurosurgeon sometime soon, and we'll likely know more then.

We'll try to keep you posted.