Very Good

Very. Good.

Those were the first two words Dad spoke after the doctor told him he had cancer.

I think it's safe to say that is not the response the team of doctors in Dad's hospital room were expecting.

Obviously, they don't know my father.

Dad's family was not surprised by his response. "Very Good" is Dad's way of saying, "Like it or not, there's nothing I can do to change this. So, let's make the best of it."

In fact, "Very Good" has been Dad's answer to lots of life's challenges.

It's what Dad said to me the night I went to tell he and my Mom that my first marriage was ending.

I remember being hurt by Dad's response. Very good. Are you kidding me???? What the hell is that supposed to mean???? Then I realized it was simply Dad's way of saying, "I love you. It'll be okay. There's nothing we can't get through together."

Dad has said "Very Good" countless times in the last two weeks. I imagine we will hear those two words many more times in the weeks ahead.

I would be lying if I didn't say I am dreading what's ahead. However, I am going to try my very best to follow Dad's example. I hope everyone that loves Dad will.

In an attempt to keep family and friends updated we have created a CaringBridge site for Dad. The address is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/DonWatersSr We will update Dad's site when we learn more.