My dad, who is now 61 years old, has suffered from a severe case of Crohn's disease since he was 20 years old. He's been through numerous surgeries and endured endless health complications including a pulmonary embolism, numerous skin cancers, and a chronic history of kidney stones (over 100 to date!). My dad was in and out of hospitals during my childhood, yet my mom and dad did an amazing job of helping my sister and I deal with the struggles of having a parent with serious health issues. … [Read more...]