Dad had a rather lengthy surgery yesterday. About an hour longer than planned. The tumor is out and so is  most of the inside of his ear. The hole in his skull is patched and the brain was protruding and it too has been removed and the hole sealed. He is in a lot of pain as expected but he is totally deaf in that ear now. He has to have at least one more surgery to try to restore his hearing. He is awake but just barely . They are keeping him doped up why I dont know but I guess its best that way he is staying still and not being uncomfortable. They are letting him come home tomorrow or Sunday. I dont know whats going to happen next or when the surgery is . He wanted to let you guys know that he didnt die and is planning on making it through this madness. I will keep you posted as to his progress.  And yes I will sell his bird back to him.    

55Birdman  Hickory NC

our prayers are with you all.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Thanks for the update, we are praying for him and for you the family. I know this is tough, but the good lord can make everything right. The T bird is not important, but I am sure that it is in good hands and hopefully he will be back on the road soon. Good luck and keep us posted.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

Good to hear!  Let him know our thoughts and prayers are with him.

Larry D

Winnipeg, MB Canada Eh!


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Thanks for the update.  It's incomprehensible to me how he can have such an extensive surgery, and be home this weekend.  We offered extra prayers yesterday, obviously the good Lord heard us.  We will not stop praying.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

We are praying for him and for the family. Thanks for keeping us updated.

John F

Ballwin, MO

Thanks again for keeping us posted. Your mother e-mailed me sometime ago before y'all went to Atlanta for the first procedure, and it wasn't too long ago that I sent something out to Earl that I hoped he was able to see before this surgery. I know it's day by day, but we will continue to pray for him and for all of you....sometimes family members take it much harder than those going through the experience.

Dan Jessup

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Lancaster, California

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Prayers for Earl tonight as always.  Keep on fighting.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

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tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Hi,  Thanks for the update.  Our prayers continue for him and for all of you family members.  Obviously prayer is powerful medicine.  God bless you all.  Nick Brann - K.C., MO

Thank you for the update.Your father is a very brave man.I dont know if many of us could go through what he is going through knowing that there is more surgery  to come.We are all pulling for him.