Dad (Poppy)was diagnosed with acute leukemia yesterday, March 5th. Without treatment he has only about 6 weeks. With treatment, a 20% chance that it will stay in remission for a year. This was the initial diagnosis. He is in excellent health and that will make chemo easier for him. He is scheduled to check in to the hospital Monday after a consult with his doctor. We'll know more then.

He will have one week of chemo and 3 weeks of recovery in the hospital so he wanted to visit with Brian before he goes. Poppy and nanny have been here for us throughout Brian's battle, never leaving the hospital until they knew that Brian was going to be OK. Plus, they spent many, many days watching Brian so that I could work.

Dad is an awesome husband, father and much beloved grandfather.

Please keep him in your prayers!

Thank you, Doug