My father in law, Jeff.

Ok, so this is what's been going on. Jeff is my father in law. Daryl is his partner/husband/soul mate.

A while back, Jeff was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He went through radiation therapy, and aside from some nausea, he seemed to be doing quite well. For several months, he was perfectly healthy. Then he started with a cold that lasted for about a month. Then he started feeling tired more often.

Last weekend we went over to their house for dinner. Daryl seemed really worried about Jeff. Apparently Jeff has had sky high blood pressure (280/120). He had been having severe abdominal pains that woke him up at night. He had slept 20 of the last 24 hours. Everything tasted like pure salt to him, so he hadn't really eaten anything substantial in about a week. His abdomen was swollen slightly and he was a funky yellowish color. Daryl made several doctor appointments for him on Monday. They first said it may be something to do with his gallbladder, and set an appointment for a liver biopsy.

Jeff began feeling really ill on Wed, and was admitted into the hospital. We visited him on Thursday. They had him on a potassium IV because his body wasn't holding potassium at all.He was in good spirits though and eager to go home, although the doctor said he'd probably be in the hospital for about another week.

We found out today that his liver has innumerable cysts. They don't know yet if it is liver cancer though. So at this point, it's a hurry up and wait game to find out exactly what this is and get it taken care of.

We're all an emotional wreck. Jeff's mom is coming to take care of their dogs and the house, since Daryl has to work (luckily he works at the same hospital Jeff is at) and will be spending most of his 'free' time with Jeff. We want to take the kids to visit, but Jeff doesn't want the kids to see him like this. I understand his feelings on this, but I honestly don't agree. At this point, if it is liver cancer, he won't be around very much longer. I don't want him to have any regrets about not seeing the kids, which he will. He loves the kids sooo much. Daryl said he cried last night because he was scared he won't be able to see the kids grow up. When Daryl came over this morning, he was a wreck. He was trying to stay strong and not let the kids see him cry, but he was sobbing within two minutes of walking in the door. Jeff and Daryl have been together for over 20 years.

Uhg. At this point, I'm just rambling. I guess I'm just trying to get it all out. I ask that you pray for Jeff, or cross your fingers, hope, wish, do your voo-doo, whatever it is that you do, and hopefully we can see him pull through this.