Thanks for the prayers and an update

2Co 1:3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
2Co 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to all those who said they'd be praying for my cousin as he went through surgery to remove a brain tumor. I was so touched to hear from complete strangers and people who'd never even commented on my blog before. I know the family also appreciated every prayer.

I'm happy to say my cousin came through the seven-hour surgery. The doctors believe they got the tumor out entirely. It was on the brain stem, so there had been concerns about possible paralysis or brain-damage. But while still groggy and drugged out, he's known his name, moved his limbs, and even asked for a shower and his glasses to read! (Not that he was able to do those things!)

While he's doing better than expected, there's still a long recovery and lots of stress ahead. I'm praying the experience will draw his family closer to God and to each other. It's certainly reminded me of the important things in life.

Thanks again for the expressions of support!