Something serious.

Hey everyone, I'm really sorry I know I said I'd post about a give away, but I'm sorry, I need to post this:
It's an e-mail from my grandma, and I'll give you a little back story-- my grandparents were both married to different people before each other, and both had 2 kids before having one together (my mom), my grandpa remained good friends with his ex-wife, and they visit each other whenever they're in town. Long story short; his ex-wives husband, Denny, has brain cancer that is inoperable. He is my cousins grandfather, and a dear friend of the families. He's always warm and welcoming, I even had my 15th(?) birthday party at his house--it was a pool party even.

Anyway, onto the e-mail...


((Footnote: My aunt lives in Texas, as well as my grandparents))

"Hi Guys and Katrina:

Karen learned today that her stepfather, Denny, has brain cancer. One tumor is in the frontal lobe and they will remove it surgically this Friday. A cat scan done today showed more cancer in an area of the brain that is inoperable. We do not know any more at this time (e.g., if it can be treated with radiation or chemo.)

She is flying to Washington on Wednesday and will have a day or so with her Mom and Denny before the surgery.

To say that she is upset is putting it mildly. To meet Denny is to love him; he is warm, friendly, gentle, funny, and always willing to help anyone. Denny has been, in many ways, a second dad to Karen and Gary. He also has a very special relationship with Gary's daughter, Mary Grace. We are all praying for a recovery; a special healing, and longer life. Failing that, I know his loved ones will accept it with grace in the face of their grief."

If you have any encouraging messages or thoughts for my aunt, uncle, cousin, or the rest of my family I'd be happy to pass them on, and I'm sure my grandma wouldn't mind hearing them either, and you can get to her blog here.
As a side note, Denny was a public school teacher and a principle in the area the Tri-Cities and he has touched many lives. This will hit a community hard as well as a family. He is a very respected man in the area that he lives.




Thank you,

KaTrina