Doris,

Thanks for the update. Of course I'm sorry to hear of the results, and
Manfred's state. Hard decisions. I'll keep you all in prayer and update when
you can. Enjoyed our Skype chat the other day, we should do that again soon.

Brad



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From: The Electronic Church [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Rhonda Partain
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 6:52 PM
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Subject: Re: Update on Chris's Dad: Cancer!

I'm so very sory to hear this. Will be praying for you all!!!!
Rhonda

-----Original Message-----
From: The Electronic Church [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Doris and Chris
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 7:11 PM
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Subject: Update on Chris's Dad: Cancer!

Before the holidays, I asked for prayer for Chris's dad (Chris is my
husband). Manfred, Chris's dad has been in the hospital since December 20th
when a rather sizable brain tumor was found on the MRI that had been made
because Chris's dad had had some problems with motor coordination and some
other cognitive abilities.

Chris's dad elected to stay in the hospital rather than go home over
Christmas as originally. He then had a CT scan on December 28 and brain
surgery on January 4.

Chris's dad has been delirious since the surgery. We do not know if the
surgery was only to biopsy the tumor as Manfred thought or also to remove
the tumor as much as was possible.

We learned from Chris's brother only today that the results of the biopsy
came back positive, i.e. that Manfred's tumor is malignant, cancerous.

When we heard from Manfred, the doctors were still waiting on the results of
the CT scan to determine whether to attempt chemo therapy.

Chris's dad is in no position to contribute much to the decision on his
furhter treatment but has told his wife Ingrid and Chris's brother that he
did not wish to live if his tumor was not curable. 
Under the circumstances, having him undergo chemo seems to only mean further
suffering.

Please pray for wisdom and also empathy with Manfred for the doctors and
medical staff, healing or a quick and peaceful way home to the Lord for
Manfred and the Lord's peace for everyone involved.

Thanks much and God Bless,

Doris