Dad is home and is doing well. The doctor said he was not going to get better by laying around all day so dad is up and moving as much as he can. Mom and dad are very grateful for the outpouring of support that they have received. We have decided to not do a meal schedule but we are very thankful for the many offers that we have received. I think that they are both ready for things to get back to normal. Thank you again for all of the well wishes!

Monday August 10

Dad's recovery is going great, today he is eating solid foods and reading in the hospital. The surgeon has deemed the operation a success. Although the pathology report is not due for about a week, all indications so far are that the disease has been removed from his body.

If things continue to go well, we expect him home tomorrow (Tuesday).

Dad is out of surgery and in recovery. Everything went as expected. They removed a large mass in his colon and the surgeon said that as far as he could tell the cancer had not spread. They will know more when the pathology reports come back. Thank you for all of your prayers! I will update when I know more.