My External Hard Drive

For the past ten years or more, according to Dr. Olivi, my brain has been harboring a small, benign (we hope) tumor on its surface. As it has gradually grown, it has pushed the brain aside to make room for itself. Now, the brain is fighting back with edema; it has swollen near the tumor, which is on the top left side of my brain, just about in the middle of the top of my head. Because of the location, near a major vein and between two "tributaries", the doctor believes it is best to remove it sooner than later. There is a clear definition to the tumor which should make it easier to remove without damaging the surrounding brain tissue. Pop and I have been planning a two-week trip to Great Britain, as you know, and the doctor says that may go ahead as scheduled. I need to be careful to rest when tired (when have I not done that!) due to a slight possibility of seizures. So, we leave for London on July 21st and return home on August 6th. I will be scheduling the surgery for the week of August 17th, if the doctor's schedule allows.