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In the interest of keeping everyone informed of Dad's progress and because he would want us to be as honest as possible, I wanted to document what's been happening over the past week. As some of his friends may know, Dad has been having some trouble with his balance and motor skills- this is why the blogs have slowed down a bit - he is having a bit of trouble typing.

Monday, he went in for chemo and our worst fears were confirmed. The chemo doesn't seem to be working and the cancer has moved to his brain - resulting in a tumor. He has been admitted into hospital and will undergo radiation therapy to ease the pressure on the brain and hopefully give him back some mobility. They also intend to give the lungs some therapy too. He will be at Charles Gardiner for at least a week. At this stage, we are asking if you could give him some space as he needs some rest and treatment.

This is obviously an incredible change for people to accept - considering he was tapping away at these very keys just over a week ago but in his own words - cancer is a harsh mistress. The good news is that he's in no pain and we still get glimpses of the old Geoffy - especially when he is being nagged by Mum or commenting on the disgraceful muck passing for food at the hospital.

As Dad has been name dropping outrageously on this blog, I should continue the tradition. His friend Kenneth Murton in Canada is in regular correspondence and has his entire yoga group downward dogging and sending healing Dad's way. Michael, Linda and baby Hannah Goldschlager sent a lovely email pressing Dad to battle on. Lynne Woolfenden also sent a great email that I will now quote "Keep singing and flying Icarus and don't let the sun melt those lovely wings of yours." Hugh and Deb also sent an email expressing their love and prayers.

I have made a promise to Dad to keep everyone up to date with what's been going on and I will. Mum is holding up as best she can and we are all hoping and praying for a miracle.