Boston... we will be back

Well. I apologize for neglecting what has some sort of a "responsibility" as others from back home have expressed thanks for keeping those posted on what was going on here in Boston.

My dad, hours after his surgery.

However, since my dads surgery -- and the subsequent weekend -- there's been extremely little to report. The quick answer is my dad was released from the hospital late Sunday night, seems to be in good spirits, has a doctor appointment Tuesday to go over potential future plans, and should be coming home as early as Friday.

Thanks Kevin, Renee and families. We love you, too!

A quick recap -- to avoid reading previous posts -- the surgeon could not complete the surgery because the mesothelioma tumor was wrapped around the aorta, which ultimately supplies all branches of the body oxygenated blood, posing too many immediate risks. 

As we all know... there's much more beyond that as we prepare to come home ourselves.

It's been a somewhat unfulfilling trip, knowing that the doctor wasn't able to remove the cancer, and my dad is going to have to continue fighting the pain that he has been suffering through -- and now battle through the chemotherapy -- with the hopes to shrink the tumor enough to return here in late summer to go through this procedure once again.


But the hope, faith and optimism that the surgeon's suggested treatment plan is possible -- and, most importantly, the support from back home -- just proves there's reason to continue fighting. Which is what my father appears ready to do. Slow laps with the grandkids at the hospital, already planning trips to Chicago to see his newest grandson and extending appreciation to those that have been behind him throughout this process has him eager to move forward.

So, the entire family extends our appreciate for all of those -- from Brazil (thanks Luciana and family) to Nevada to Wolf Lake -- that have extended their thoughts, prayers, interest and help, allowing us to lean on one another to make it through this challenging time. The rewarding part of this entire process is realizing the number of people that have reached out to our families during this difficult time.


So, as we follow God's plan and his road for Ron, we extend our thanks to each of you. Our thoughts and prayers of appreciation are extended as well.

That, and I hear Boston in late summer can be a lot of fun!