A Quick "Kid Brother" Update

I'm off to the hospital to visit my brother, Steve. He had his open heart surgery (aortic valve replacement) on Thursday and he's doing very well, all things considered.

Steve's surgeon predicted a four-hour surgery. Instead, Steve was in the operating room for eight-and-a-half hours. As my mother and niece (Steven's daughter) and I sat in the waiting room for all that time, we began to suspect something was amiss when the time passed from four hours to 5 to 6 to 7...

According to my brother's surgeon, things did not go according to plan, more than a few complications arose, surgical improvisations were required, and much more work than was anticipated needed to be performed.

But... Steve survived! He is in stable condition and is doing very well. The doctor's are very happy with how he's responding. He is expected to fully recover!

Again, many thanks to all for your prayers, positive thoughts, and well wishes!!!