It was the best of times...It was the worst of times...

Welcome to my blog...I am starting this blog to chronicle the status of my Dad's brain tumor and recovery. He was diagnosed yesterday, June 11 with a large brain tumor in the right temporal lobe of his brain.

Life has been challenging for my Dad to say the least. Stricken with Polio at the age of 15, he was told he would never walk again. Being strong and athletic prior to contracting the disease, he was bound and determined to prove them wrong...And that he did.

My Dad went on to graduate high school, and college, and work at the same company for 44 years. He has also only consented to using a wheelchair 3 times in his life that I can remember. All the times we would go to theme parks when I was a child, he would walk the whole thing, never a complaint, never using his disability as a crutch (no pun intended). A strong, sharp, intelligent man, my Dad worked to provide for his wife and daughter...Always thinking of the future, preparing for the worst, expecting the best.

He has lead a funny life since he retired. He lives for going to Costco every week for a hot dog, a visit to the bank from time to time, watching the stock market...And going to lunch every few weeks with his work buddies. Oh, and he is famous for forwarding all of the emails warning about some unbelievable scam, or other random urban legend that comes across his inbox.

My folks were in a place of peace...Doing what they want, when the want, where they want. Living the life every retired person dreams of. Enjoying each other's company, and taking care of one another. 40 years together last April 20th.

This has been a shock to us all. So hard to believe that this man who has fought all his life against the weakness that Polio left him with, who relied on his wits and intelligence and determination is diagnosed with a brain tumor that has effected the very things he values and is known for.

The surgery is tomorrow, Friday the 13th (my lucky day..always has been), in the morning. We will all be sending good thoughts and love into the operating room with Dr. Hardy. I will add more as things progress.