Dad had a lesion removed a few months ago that turned out to be stage 2 melanoma. They thought all was well, but now it looks likely that he has metastatic tumors in his lungs, adrenals and lymph nodes. The nodules in the lungs turned up 2 weeks ago when his shoulder was x-rayed after a fall, and it has been a cascade of tests and waiting to get tests and scans scheduled since then.   After a follow up CT scan last week, his primary care physician is very concerned.   We are awaiting PET scan, MRI's and final biopsies to absolutely confirm, but there doesn't appear to be much doubt. Mom is the family rock, and Dad's "manager." She is trying to recover from a nasty bout with pneumonia, but it is very difficult for her to get the rest she needs and deal with all of this. She is worn down to the nubbins.

They are modest "salt of the earth" people, well practiced at living life on life's terms. Their lives have always been lives of quiet service to their family, their neighbors and their community, humbly observing where there are needs, and humbly offering what they can to fulfill those needs. It simply would never occur to either one of them to do otherwise.

I would appreciate your well wishes, prayers, loving-kindness meditations, etc. in support of them right now.

Thanks.

Janie