Welcome to the blog that we have set up for updates on Mel. As you all know Mel had a brain tumor removed on Wednesday, December 27. He is a patient at Holland Hospital. The doctor was able to remove 90% of the tumor. Mel currently has weakness on his left side. He is able to move his toes but at this time is unable to move his arm. He is extremely tired and is need of much rest. The family ask that you pray for strength, not only for him but for Rose as she is getting weary from the long hours she is spending at the hospital. The doctor is expecting that Mel will be in the hospital for around 4 days and then need to go to hopefully Freedom Village for some rehabilitation. They are waiting for the final reports from the lab at which time further treatment will be decided.