How can my Mom's birthday, Father's day, my birthday and brain surgery all happen in the same 3 weeks?

So, big day for all of us today. We went to see Dr. Hardy, and he took out all 40 staples. My Dad's incision looks great. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since surgery, and it is almost completely healed and almost undetectable.

Dr. Hardy told us that after looking at the PET scan, it confirmed everything they had suspected. There were tumor cells remaining around the edges of the tumor cavity (which he left to error on the side of caution, and not damage any good cells), and there is a small tumor in the left frontal lobe. He said that radiation and chemo are going to be used to fight these remaining cells.

He also told us, that in the hospital, after surgery, my Dad had a series of minor strokes. He said that sometimes the heart and/or carotid artery have issues during recovery from this type of surgery, but that this should not be a problem any longer. He also said that the mood swings and emotions could be caused by both the surgery and the seizure medication (Keppra), and that the hallucinations could actually be small seizures, and he asked that we try to keep an eye on him if he starts to act this way. He said that seizures can be so minor, my Dad may not even know he is having them.

He also said that my Dad's confusion with time can happen with people who have had something this serious happen to them, that they tend not to pay attention to everything going on around them, so they tend to let time get by them.

While Dr. Hardy was removing the staples, my Dad went into his vision and his intent to fight and get strong and to lead as normal a life as possible. Dr. Hardy told him he had the right attitude. We will see Dr. Hardy again when my Dad starts radiation treatments in a few weeks.

As we were waiting for the ambulance to come and get him, my Mom went upstairs to her dentist's office to say hi and let them know we were downstairs (both Dr.s are in the same building). Up until last summer, my parents both went to this office. Then the two dentists split and my Dad went to Dr. Gray, and my Mom stayed with Dr. Williams. But, he came down to say hi and see my Dad and boy did that make my Dad happy.

On top of this, my Dad had several visitors today, and on top of that, it was my birthday. So, I picked up Phil's Bar B Q for dinner, and my Mom, Dad and I set up a card table out in front of the facility, and the three of us sat and had Phil's and then a little cake. It was a sweet, intimate quiet birthday, one that is different than any other I have ever had, but so meaningful and special.

So, the funny for the evening...This one made me laugh so hard my stomach hurt...When we were eating dinner at the card table, I accidentally kind of stepped on my Dad's foot under the table. I apologized to him, and he didn't miss a beat...He says "that's ok..." rolls his head toward me, looks me in the eyes, and says "I walk on them too..."

Love to all.