GH,
I am so sorry about your Dad. I will add him to my thoughts and prayers (along with Jokerman who also has a tumor). There is an old saying "Life is never so bad that it couldn't get worse" I guess that applys here, huh?

Be the strong one, be the rock that you are. Somehow, everything happens for a reason. Don't know, but maybe this scare with your Dad will cause your W to realize how important you are in her life. Who knows...
Hang in there, love ya, Mama.