Dad...

For those of you who don't know what is going on with my dad, here is the story.
Last Thursday Dad went to archery, as he does every Thursday. He noticed a grey spot in his vision while shooting. He went the weekend, not saying anything until Sunday when he told mom about this spot. Monday he went in to see what was up with this spot in his vision. They explained to him that he has plaque build up in his corroded artery. He set up an apt for today to have an ultrasound done to see the extent of the plaque. We found out today that he needs to go in for surgery tomorrow around 11 to have this plaque removed. Thru the research I did online I found out that when this happens, it typically leads to a stroke.. I also read that it only happens to less than 1% of people in their 50s...granted dad is almost out of his 50s...but still!! Anyway, from what I can find, it seems like it should be something that he can recover quickly from. When I spoke with him today, he was in high spirits... teasing me when i asked how they were doing the surgery...his response 'they are going to slit my throat' i said DAD, SERIOUSLY, how are they doing it?' he responded "i imagine ear to ear!" It made me happy to know he is keeping his sense of humor... Mom and Dad are at another apt right now, I think they are going over the procedure... I will keep you all updated, and please keep my pops in your prayers :)
i love google.. here is what i have found on my own!