“In answer to my question, the oncologist estimated that I had six months to a year to live. Being read your death sentence is like being a character in one of the old Bette Davis movies. I believe I was able to withstand this shock because of my Catholic faith, to which I converted in 1998.” — Syndicated columnist Robert Novak, in a moving column today called “My Brain Tumor”.

Do yourself a favor: read the rest. And keep him in your prayers.