dad and the big "c"

Just a quick update on Dad... some of you probably don't know, but he had a colonoscopy last Monday, during which the doctor found a growth that he figured was cancerous. After further tests, etc., he found it that it indeed was cancer, and Dad went through a CT scan and an MRI this past Friday to see if the cancer had spread. It hadn't, and the doctor wanted to operate today. So, Mom and Dad headed for the hospital this morning and began the process of getting Dad through surgery. Val and I were able to get over there this afternoon around 1:45, then had to leave to go to Val's appointment with her doctor at 2:20, then back to the hospital around 4:00. Val's appointment was to remove an abcess, so that meant outpatient surgery. Before that, we had Aubrey's 6-week checkup that included a shot for her. So, a painful day to be a Profitt. Anyways, we spent the rest of the evening with Mom and Dad in the hospital. Dad came through surgery fine. The doctor was very pleased with the results of the surgery and said he had no surprises while operating.


Dad was still very sedated tonight, complaining of pain before the nurses upped the amount. He answered our questions and small talk with nods or shakes. When we left, he was resting comfortably.

Thanks to those of you who have been praying. God doesn't always answer with a miraculous wowing touch, or even a successful surgery, but we know that whatever the outcome, we can find support and strength in the sovereignty of God and in the prayers of His people.