> I don't know if any of you will read this, but I'm asking if you could please send my father an email of support.

Done. Your father's letter is a great encouragement. I think how he has mined positive things out of this situation is something to be respected very much. It is a sign of great spiritual health when one can look upon hardship as an opportunity to learn and grow, not out of denial of reality but out of the confidence that God is in control and will carry his own to victory, no matter how daunting the odds seem at times. By turning this situation into a positive experience, your father is not only doing right by himself but is an inspiration to others, including me.

My prayers for your father, you, and your family continue.