I have returned to Boston, so I wait for my mom to send me updates so that I can post them.
Here's the latest:

I've moved into the guest facility that they have for the family of patients at the VA hospital. It's right next door and I'm able to spend more time with Dad and at the same time come over in the afternoon to rest.

Jere is off of the IV and will begin taking morfine by mouth instead of through his veins. I have to stay with him constantly to wake him up and give him liquids and getting him to eat is often difficult as well. He just doesn't have an appetite and feels like he will throw up if he eats. This in turn affects his bowels which are not functioning too well anyway becasue of the morfine.

If all goes well and he tolerates oral medication, we will be able to bring him home.

He will have an MRI scan on Tuesday or Wednesday to see if the cancer in his spine is threatening any nerves there which would ultimate prevent him from walking. The tumors are also in his lymphatic systems where they are pressing against the kidney and causing most of the pain. The doctors are looking into another very powerful strontium 89 pain shot as well as other bone strengthening meds. We are also looking into chemotherapy in Costa Rica to extend his life a few months.

He remains chipper and full of good humour when he's awake and sends his love and gratitude to everyone for their support and prayers.

I will try to keep you updated as often as I am able.