Let me start off by saying that strength, privacy, and pride are everything when it comes to my dad. He'll never admit it, but I will. Dad has to have a major surgery that we've been contemplating for months and has finally agreed to go through with it. I take after him in a lot of things. I was raised to be independent and always do for myself before asking, but this I can't do alone, and I'm asking and needing the help. I'd greatly appreciate any donations that are in your heart. One thing I don't like is to see my parents in pain.