April 23, 2007--Uncle Greg

There was another event that happened last week that I haven't written about yet. We got to see my uncle, my dad's only brother, last week. I haven't seen him since my grandma's funeral, which was about eight years ago. I remember it because I was pregnant with Sarah when she died. That was the last time my dad's family was together. They were up for another funeral and came to visit us. They've changed so much in the last eight years. My uncle, since retiring from the Air Force, has grown a beard and looks like my dad! I've never thought they looked much alike, but it was uncanny how much they look alike now. The sad news is that he has cancer. It's kind of hard to really believe it. He's always been in good shape. He's worked out, taken care of his body, been careful to eat right, and everything. He has cancer in his kidney and possibly his lungs and liver. If it's not in his lungs, he should be okay, but if it is it's a lot more serious. They can remove one kidney and even part of his liver and he can go on to live a long and healthy life after that, but lung cancer is not so easily treated. We would appreciate prayers for him.