Stan Julin Hospitalized Update 4

The consensus amongst the doctors here at Florida Hospital Altamonte is that my father probably has bone cancer in his spine.  Although a life-threatening illness is usually good news for someone with advanced Alzheimer's like my father (someone redeemed by Jesus, that is), this particular diagnosis is probably not good news.  It is not so much a way out, as it is simply a recipe for adding pain to Alzheimer's.

We are facing another night in the hospital, but have been blessed with a much nicer room on the cancer wing.  The previous room was a bit like a hallway with some hospital furniture it it.  Now, we're in a spacious room with a recliner and a couch that converts to a bed .  This is the good news from today because the new situation will be much easier on my mother.

Strong medication has made my father more pliable, a blessing for the coming night watch.

One more thing, I just want to say thank you to everyone who visits this blog, whatever your reasons may be.  On these long night vigils, when my father's struggles have given way to sleep and I am able to look at the laptop, I can look at the blog's stats, and see that while we struggle on with my father's needs, there are people thinking of him and of our family (and praying too, I presume).  It helps to lighten the load.