| Today was a pretty good day, with some low spots. I continue to have some
happy times - often in the morning, and get pretty low in the afternoon. Even with the
anti-seizure medicine, I still get a little shaky and 'spacy' when I don't feel good -
like right now. I have an appointment with Dr. Bernstein Monday morning as my last message mentioned. On Monday afternoon, I am going to talk to a 'holistic' healer to see what he has to add. Then on Tuesday afternoon I am going to talk to a specialist at OSU named Dr. Goodman. I am hoping he will give me another prospective on what I need and what OSU could offer that I can't get in Dayton. Yesterday my neurologist said he wanted me to have the surgery as soon as possible. I said I felt pushed by that comment, but I would consider his thoughts. I don't want to rush into having my head cut open - yet my condition is definately effecting my living conditions. Tonight we also talked to our lawyer about a will and a durable power of attorney. I also want to get some good pictures of myself and my entire family together. These are the kind of things I feel I need to complete to face brain surgery. The speed makes me weep. Today Paul pointed out that I have a lot of things going for me: the tumor's position, my health, my age, and so on. While we are in Columbus, my wife wants us to go see a Rabbi. Anyone that knows me well knows I have never been religous. But hey, I'll have a conversion with anyone that can give me insight and/or hope. Again, thanks to everyone for caring and wanting to know about me/us. Thanks you for including us in your thoughts! With much love and respect....Dan |