Warning to the Woosy

For those of you who saw this original post, we decided to take down the picture which was rather scary looking. For those of you who didn't view it, you can thank me later for sparing you the fright! But I believe we have this blog to talk about things that are happening in our life, whether they are pleasant or not.


My father-in-law, Randy, had brain surgery last Thursday. Brain surgery sounds so scary, and it was, but thankfully it wasn't as serious as it could have been. Due to some sudden vision loss, he spent a week getting poked, prodded and tested, eventually discovering that he had some serious sinus issues. To spare everyone all the yucky details I'll try to make this simple. His sinus cavities were so clogged that they calcified, eating away his forehead on the left side, and pushing against his eye on the right side. The doctor opted to operate on the right side for now, in order to save the eye and attempt to recover some of the vision loss. Later this year they plan to operate again on the other side.

The surgery went well. He's coming home today.

Dustin says it's a shame that an older man with such nice hair should have to shave it! We're so thankful for all the prayers that have been offered on his behalf. It has been a sweet experience to hear Carson remember his grandpa in his prayers, too. We are also thankful for modern medicine and skilled and trained medical professionals. But mostly we are so grateful to have the gospel, a Savior who has atoned for our sins, and the knowledge that our families can be together forever.