11:45 They just took Dad up for surgery. We all waited with Dad until he left. They did let Mom go up with him. Dad thought they were taking him to get the brown stains off his teeth. I know he was really scared, though. There have been 16 family and friends here, and the prayer chain has been started. My Dad is in God's hands, and though it is very hard to relinquish him, I know he couldn't be in better hands. Praise the Lord for the love He has always shown my dad, and for the special protection God is giving Dad right now. God bless the neurosurgeons and the nurses who will operate on Dad. God, give special blessings to my mom, who has been a rock, but is scared to death. God give our family the ability to accept whatever news you decide is best, and thank you most of all for the blessings you have always bestowed on our family, and for the ones you will continue to bless us with.