The FInal Chapter

My father's struggle has been well documented by myself and many others, but one final chapter is about to take place with the daily war with his feet.  In just under two weeks, my father will have his left leg amputated below the knee...

It's still difficult for me to wrap my head around.  For the past couple of years, Dad has been fighting continual bone infections in his left foot that leave him on I.V. anti-biotics.  These bone infections have slowly become more and more severe leaving the possibility of the infection reaching his blood stream and killing him in a matter of months.

With his life at stake, there was only one option... to take the leg.  As many of you know, I am playing basketball here in Holland and have officially seen my father for the last time with both of his legs.  Being away from him will be a significant struggle, as I will want hour by hour updates of his conditions and his long rehab recovery.  My father is my hero, and this just proves one more time that he is worthy of such a title.

He could have thrown in the towel on this one and just decided to roll the dice with these infections, but he knows if all goes right, this move will be better for him in the long run.  The road to recovery and normalcy will be a challenging journey, so that is why I am asking all friends, family, and strangers to pray for my mother and father.

Please circulate this to as many people as possible because I know how strong the power of prayer can be.  Thank you all for your concern and love through just another test in our lives.  We wouldn't be able to make it through without you!