Notes from Norman

The Tumor Tumult (5)

I haven’t reported much in the last few days because I was out of town, and because there wasn’t much to report. Prior to the diagnosis of a brain tumor I had been scheduled to fly to Virginia to participate in my grandson’s “Celebration of Manhood” ceremony, which coincided with his 18^th birthday. On the advice of my general practitioner we canceled the reservations. When I met with Dr. Nanda, the neurosurgeon he told me that I’ve had this condition for 15 or 20 years, and he saw no reason to restrict me. I’ve been cleared to return to my work with the funeral home, and we were able to get the flight reinstated. I had the unrepeatable and unparalleled experience of helping my grandson observe his transition into manhood by placing the helmet (authentic replica of a Roman helmet) of salvation on Hunter’s head.

I returned to Shreveport yesterday. Today Ann received a call from Dr. Nanda’s office. We have scheduled my surgery for September 10. I also had another CT scan today. Everything looks positive at this point.

posted by Norman @ 7:25 PM