Going back to Madison...

Tonight Felipe and I will fly out to Madison, dad's health troubles seem to be getting worse by the day. Unfortunately in this situation, his health problems are compounding. I received a call from his oncologist this morning, and he suggested that I come sooner, rather than later. It is such a difficult prospect to face - losing someone who has been a part of your daily life since before the day you were even born... I want to keep up hope, that maybe he'll be able to pull through this like he has so many other times before, but each time I think about it...it seems less and less possible.

They've moved dad back to the ICU, they'll try to suction out some of the liquid that is flooding his lungs, and who know what else they can do. Just please keep him and our family in your thoughts and prayers. And please, seriously this holiday season - really appreciate your family and your friends for who and what they are - our relationships with others are special privileges that we hold for only so long.