[Faith-talk] Update on Chris's Dad: Cancer!

[Doris and Chris]

Before the holidays, I asked for prayer for Chris's dad (Chris is my 
husband). Manfred, Chris's dad has been in the hospital since 
December 20th when a rather sizable brain tumor was found on the MRI 
that had been made because Chris's dad had had some problems with 
motor coordination and some other cognitive abilities.

Chris's dad elected to stay in the hospital rather than go home over 
Christmas as originally. He then had a CT scan on December 28 and 
brain surgery on January 4.

Chris's dad has been delirious since the surgery. We do not know if 
the surgery was only to biopsy the tumor as Manfred thought or also 
to remove the tumor as much as was possible.

We learned from Chris's brother only today that the results of the 
biopsy came back positive, i.e. that Manfred's tumor is malignant, cancerous.

When we heard from Manfred, the doctors were still waiting on the 
results of the CT scan to determine whether to attempt chemo therapy.

Chris's dad is in no position to contribute much to the decision on 
his furhter treatment but has told his wife Ingrid and Chris's 
brother that he did not wish to live if his tumor was not curable. 
Under the circumstances, having him undergo chemo seems to only mean 
further suffering.

Please pray for wisdom and also empathy with Manfred for the doctors 
and medical staff, healing or a quick and peaceful way home to the 
Lord for Manfred and the Lord's peace for everyone involved.

Thanks much and God Bless,

Doris