[scottmandue]

Having dinner with mom, dad, and my brothers family last night and dad announces to me that he is going in for throat surgery this morning and the doc thinks it is cancer. No one seemed too upset and they say he will be out of the hospital in five days so I am hoping it is not too bad.

Dad is in his 80's and the tough old ba$terd acted like he is going in for a haircut.

My sister in law, a lady friend from church, and I offered to move in with mom for the five days but she is refusing... we will all be checking in on her regularly anyway.

Being the designated wuss of the family I'm doing the best I can to hold myself together.

Any prayers or well wishes will be appreciated.

Note: He started smoking when in the air force but quit when he started a family some sixty years ago.