Hi! Well, it looks as if Rich will be in the hospital at least one more day. Yesterday they drew 360 cc's of fluid from around his kidney. I had to ask how much that was, and apparently it is about a quart. Wow. No wonder he was so uncomfortable. He has a lot less pain today then he has been having, so probably that was the irritating factor. ~ ~ ~ And yes, it could come back. If it does, we will deal with it then.


The biopsy results show some inflammation which indicates a mild rejection. Dr Boelkins said that it could still be ongoing from the first bout or possibly the first one cleared up and then came back. It's hard to tell without a biopsy in between. For now they are pumping him up with steroids-tonight, again tomorrow and then they will decide if they need to keep him here at the hospital for further treatment or if they can continue treatment on an outpatient basis. Of course the steroids will bring his blood sugar back up again, but hopefully again, this will only be temporary

As Ingrid said yesterday, this is pretty exhausting, but He will give all of us the strength and endurance we need.

The pain Rich had yesterday, 15 on a scale of 1 to 10 (no exaggeration) has not returned. They finally just gave him meds to knock him out. About an hour later, it finally receded. Hmmm! I didn't think I'd ever see that kind of hurt in Rich.

Well, I'd better head home as I've got to get up a 4:00 and start another day. In this economy, I count my self blessed that I have a job to get up so early to go to.

A special thanks to Ingrid for hopping on the blog for me last night! Not only was I exhausted, but when I did try to get on, it just wouldn't let me in~ ~!

Blessings and safe keeping to everyone during all this snow, rain, times of challenge and, yep! The flooding.

December 28

Greetings to all,

What a couple of days it has been. We have experienced some wonderful highs, like visiting with Rich and Rita on Saturday night and eating bunches of homemade carmel corn and laughing our heads off to intense bouts of pain and a hospital readmit.

Went to church yesterday, came home had 1/2 a sandwich for lunch and took a 3+ hour nap. Woke up from the nap in extreme pain. Not sure why...John said I never moved during the nap and was not in any weird position. (maybe it has to do with the Lion's record) The pain apparently has decided to take up residence in my body cuz it is not going away. Everyone at work today said she is hurting real bad....cuz she is not saying a word and walking real carefully. I am going to be hitting the pain meds hard tonight and if it doesn't subside I will be on the phone with Dr. B tomorrow. But as Kayla said tonight to John as he was ready to pack me in the car and take me into the hospital...Dad, pain has never stopped Mom before and it won't stop her now so let her keep building her character and strength through the pain. Mom can endure anything...SHE'S TOUGH. I love Kayla and her wonderful insight into life.

Rich went for his clinicals this morning and the report was not too good. His creatins are up so he was admitted to the "big house" better known as St. Mary's. They also drained a lot of fluid from around the kidney....this is a "normal" thing that can happen with a transplant and did another biopsy..as a precaution...to check for any rejection or ???. They think the creatins are up due to the pressure from the water on the kidney. He called me tonight, sounded his usual cheerful self, but did say he experience an intense bout of pain earlier today. Nobody knows what caused it but after a heavy dose of meds it went away. Rita thinks it may be due to Rich having to take his 2 handfuls of medications on an empty stomach...OUCH!!!!!! He is hoping to be able to come home soon, like tomorrow, and should have the results back from the biopsy then. Please pray for positive results and for an easing of his pain. Rita called me tonight and she needs our prayers also as she is exhausted from all the running around, care taking and trying to keep up on her work schedule. God never said this was going to be a smooth/easy road to take and each trial that we endure is making us stronger and growing our faith in HIM, but WOW what a bumpy road it has been. Praise God that he is with us, I can not imagine traveling this journey without having HIM with us.

Please continue to pray for a speedy painfree recovery for Rich, strength and endurance for Rita and for the med staff as we continue to travel this journey together.

Blessings to all,

Ingrid

Merry Christmas to all

Sorry for the delay in writing
I have been in a lot of pain and they have been giving me all sorts of fun medication that makes it so I do not get much sleep.

After going to the doctor yesterday they found my potassium was to high so they gave me a prescription for lasix that makes me pee more and a laxative that gave me diarhea all night long, but the good thing was they gave me a prescription for a man girdle that holds every thing in place and lessons the pain in the kidney area that I have been having for the last 5 days.

Enough about my woes. Christmas was great. Lindsey came home from Utah and she and Stephanie were here for dinner and we had a great time together.

I want to thank you all for the prayers and especially Ingrid for the wonderful gift that she gave me.

Rita's and my love goes out to all of you,
Thank you
Rich & Rita

December 27

Holiday Greetings,

The gifts have all been opened (no returns this year...got to love those gift cards!), the Dept. 56, the Christmas decorations have all been put away and the tree is in the process of being taken down. That's what happens at the Frisinger household when the Christmas season begins the middle of November. The decorations and tree are normally up by November 20. I am looking forward to having my house back :)

At work yesterday it was "pick on Ingrid for everything day". I think they were all jealous cuz I started the day with 2 big sales before we even opened. I told them that they may have take Christmas off but I was busy selling to the fam. HA HA was the response that I got till they saw the sales total, then the picking on me started. By 3:30 in the afternoon they had enough of the fun and said "sorry and thanks for the fun we had at your expense today". Of course I was supposed to go home at that time but still had a bunch of work to complete so I stayed till 5:00.
I just love those guys, can't wait till pay back time comes around, and they know that it will.

The pain was finally starting to really ease up, no more pain meds just Tylenol, then I went grocery shopping again with John. Not a smart thing to do....but it needs to be done on a weekly basis, I only go once a week, if we need anything between the shopping trips I improvise. But since I have been sitting for about an hour the pain is easing again. I guess it is going to be the "do a little sit a little" stratagy for a while.

Rich and Rita made it to Grand Rapids safely yesterday in all the freezing rain. One of these days they will have an uneventful trip there and back. Clinicals were good again. Rich is still trying to deal with all the pain and the med staff is giving him some great ideas that will hopefully help. Please keep praying that his pain will be easing soon.

Blessings to all,

Ingrid

Christmas

Merry Christmas!!!!

As we start this day of celebration of our Saviors birth we here at the Frisinger household wish you and yours a joyous day.

We are starting our Christmas with our traditional cinnamon rolls, then on to the presents after which it will be on the road to the parents houses. One here in Muskegon the other in Jenison.

I discovered at work yesterday that Dr. Borreson knows what he is talking about. When I was able to just sit and work the pain was under control. The minute I got up to do all the running back and forth from department to department the pain started up again intensely. I guess with+ all those years of education and practice he knows what he is talking about. It is just us stubborn people who need to learn to listen. I did only work a half a day and today I am taking off. Everyone at work decided to follow my example and work the same hours that I work out of concern for me. I work with a bunch of great guys that love to clown around.

May your Christmas be a wonderful day filled with much joy and fellowship.

Blessings to all,

Ingrid

December 23

Holiday Greetings to all,

Thats Kayla and her main squeeze Jordan, they have been together for 1 1/2 years and are planning for a long "togetherness" to come.

WOW...we had a Rich and Rita trip to Grand Rapids this morning to see the surgeon. What a challenge, I am just thankful that John drove (he was very careful) and for my 4 wheel drive truck...that baby is great on bad roads!!!

I was bracing myself for a big yelling at from Dr. Borreson, BUT he did not yell at me, just gave me the "eyes" that speak louder than words. I was informed that I am WAY over doing it. I am not even supposed to be at work yet. Definitely not working 8 1/2 to 9 hours a day. He also informed me that if I cut down my working to what he thought I would be doing (the 4-6 hours per day) my pain level will start to ease. Apparently, I am in so much pain cuz' I am doing too much. He also gave me a few hints on how to control the pain....when to take what meds and how much of them. Of course, John is sitting right there saying "I told you so" over and over again. I felt a bit ganged up on but held my own by reassuring Dr. Borreson that I would only work 1/2 a day on Wednesday and take Thursday off both this week and next. Got a big laugh out of that one with a pat on the back and a "try to take it easy my fun loving all giving go-getter" and a take it easy on your days off kiddo. Funny how well Dr. Borreson knows me. But I will start to sloooowwww down as much as I can. Not an easy feat for a go-getter. At least I reassure Dr. Borreson that I have not start running yet. He said no walking for exercise until after January 22. YIKES can I make it that long with out a good walk or run. Some one tie her shoe laces together please.

Rich got great clinical results from the tests done on Monday. Hopefully soon the meds will be able to be reduced. He also found a way to help reduce some of his pain....he needs to hold a pillow or towel firmly against his incision especially when sneezing or coughing. It hurts like mad when you sneeze or cough, I am speaking from many a tearful sneeze. He should also take more pain meds to help keep it under control. Learn to love that EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL my friend. It will be your best friend...I speak from experience.

Please continue to pray for both of us, for our medical staff and for a blessed Christmas for all.

Blessings to all,

Ingrid

Hi! It's blustery Sunday evening and we are really looking forward to another trip into Grand Rapids tomorrow morning in another snow storm. We went in for his clinical and labs on Friday. It took 1.50 hours to get there and 2.00 hours back. The trip back was 20 to 30 miles per hour, one lane of traffic and thankfully no one even tried to pass.

Wow! I learned a new reason they call Michigan the Winter Wonder Land~ ~. You just wonder if you are going to get there. :) I am getting pretty good at driving his truck in this kind of weather, and I've learned a new respect for 4 wheel drive!

When we got the results of Riches labs back, his blood sugar was very high- over 300. They thought that it could be due to the steroids or some of the other drugs they had given him, however they wanted to be safe, so we had to get a machine to monitor his blood sugar levels. Thankfully the last two have been down around 123 or 127, so hopefully they were right on that one.

He was still in a lot of pain for the last two days, but today he thinks he is feeling a little (emphasis on little) better.

We still have a long road ahead of us while they get all of his levels stabilized and they will be adjusting his meds as needed after every lab and clinical. (Yep! They took away one RX and added a new one after Fridays visit.)

It is well worth the Grand Rapids trips, The Pee Trips, all the medical adjustments and even the pain Rich is going through, to be given a gift such as Ingrid has given. I think the one thing we wish the most is that we would have been able to be the ones to deal with the inconvenience and the pain that she has had to deal with by offering such a wonderful and generous gift~ ~ the gift of self and the gift of life. We thank God for her generosity.

Please continue to pray that Ingrid is 100% back to herself very soon and for Rich and his Doctors that they find the proper "mix" to keep his levels where they need to be. Oh, and one last request: That we all stay safe in this Winter Wonder Land.

Our love to all,
Rich and Rita

December 20

Greetings,

The weather outside is frightful but staying inside is so delightful. One benefit of having the surgery is that I can not shovel or snow blow...oh the poor family...who have to do it now. Not bad for me as I am inside with a cup of hot tea watching them work at clearing the drive and front parking spots.

I way over did it last week and have been paying for it since Thursday. Yea, I know everyone said to take it easy but that is not an easy thing to do when there is so much to be done and so little time to complete it all. Today I went grocery shopping, why do they make stores so HUGE. It seemed to take me forever to get the few items that were needed and John thought that he needed to run in the stores. After slowing him down with the cart, it was a bit better but I needed to take a 2 hour nap when we got home. Next week it will be Brianna and John doing the grocery store dash not me.

The family should be in church tomorrow....if the weather allows for church to be held. I am still wondering why we live here in Michigan...oh yea its the summers right.

The pain is a little better right now. Who would have thought that taking a kidney out of you would cause this much pain. I was not warned about it, but even if I was , nothing would have deterred me from giving Rich the chance for a new life, and I keep thinking that God has led me on this journey so maybe the pain will just make me stronger or ????.

Speaking of Rich, he called me last night and said he had "clinicals" yesterday morning at 8:00. He and Rita left for Grand Rapids at 6:30 a.m. and then it took them 2 plus hours to get back home to Spring Lake, maximum highway speed was 20 mph. I asked him if they listened to and sang along with Christmas carols as they cruised the 96 gateway. He laughed and said no but there were some white knuckles on the way home. He has more clinicals on Monday, pray for good weather and save travel as they make reoccurring tracks to GR a couple of times a week for a while. Other than that the kidney is still doing its wonderful thing and he is looking forward to a full recovery and a more adventurous life.

Please continue to pray for our recoveries and no rejection of the kidney or other bad side effects, we so appreciate and covet all of you.

Blessings
Ingrid

GREETINGS
I was released yesterday at about 7PM after a last 7 hr treatment of some globulin, which is a very strong anti rejection drug. I am having a very hard time typing because my hands are shaking so bad from it. My problem was that when they did a biopsy on our kidney they found a form of rejection, it was some kind of blood problem a very simple fix it only took 4 of those 7hr treatments to take care of it.
We got home and Rita went to pickup the prescriptions, she came back with a shopping bag half full of bottles of different drugs. She had to figure out how to separate them and did it with several little containers set for time of day and day of the week.
And guess what it is 8PM and I have to take another hand full of pills.
Anny way I am tired, Sore and week
Ingrid warned me about how good her kidneys work, and she was telling the truth, I have to pee every half hr to hour. So that is it for now
Keep the priers cumming.
love to all
Rich

December 17

Greetings to all,

So much has been going on the past couple of days that tonight is the first time I have had to think and sit for a while.

I have been back at work this week, thinking I am only going to put in 4-6 hours a day and then it is a full 8 1/2 hours by the time I finally drag myself home. The energy level is not up to where it was before the surgery. But it will be there again someday . I am almost caught up with all my work....I was gone for 4+ days and you would think it was 4 weeks by the amount of work I had to do upon return.
Praise God that He has been with me and that I have some really great guys that I work with. I am only allowed to lift the weight of a pencil or pen....anything heavier and one of my great guys is right there to get it for me. Too bad mental work isn't weigh able, my work load would be lightened.

It has been absolutely fabulous coming home and not having to worry about cooking. There are some really great chefs at New Life. I can not say how thankful myself and the family are for all this wonderful food that has been brought in for us. Kayla and Brianna are loving it, especially the sweet treats( of course John is right there to indulge with them). Nothing like being a teen and eating a plate of cookies with a gallon of milk while watching MOMMA MIA at 2:00 in the morning.

Rich has been making great progress and will be home SOON! I thank God for his body being able to handle the transplant and am so looking forward to the days to come when Rich regains his strength and becomes a new and more vibrant person. Praise God for all his miracles.

I have still been having some issues with the pain medicines, I must not be used to them or have an extremely sensitive system. I think I am just sticking with good old extra strength Tylenol for now. I have a follow-up with the surgeon next week and may discuss any pain med options with him at that time. But for now it is just going to be Tylenol.

Please continue to pray for healing and patience we continue down the road to complete recovery.

Love and Blessings to all,

Ingrid

Sunday, December 14

Greetings,



Praise God for the good news on the prilim. biopsy report from Rich. Rich you need to embrace those steroids (as evil as they can be) with all your body. Learn to love prednisone my good friend.



The darvocet seems to be helping with the pain....I was able to sit up for a couple of hours today. Should be interesting day at work tomorrow....good thing my chair has a semi recline ability.



Please keep praying that the final results from the biopsy will be positive and that the steroids that Rich is taking will help with the inflammation, also for pain relieve and for our wonderful supportive families.



With deep appreciation for all of you,



Ingrid

Hi! Well, we did get a little better news from the Dr. today. The biopsy they did yesterday was sent to Mayo Clinic and it will probably be Tuesday before they get the official results, however the preliminary results do not show signs of rejection. Right now they are thinking that there is some inflamation that is causing the creatnin to go up. Yep! It did go up a little more overnight.

They are giving him some steroids to try to reduce the inflamation. I guess knowing how stubborn Rich is, we just couldn't expect this to go to smoothly!

Rich said, "It sure hurts to pee~!" and "The food is nothing to write home about." Obviously this side of the hospital doesn't have the Chef that Ingrid had. Of course, Ingrid, honey! You deserved the best for what you have done!

They told us today that we could bring some food in to Rich, so my daughter, Stephanie and her boyfriend are going to bring pizza up for dinner. Whew! Rich will get a break this evening!

Poor Ingrid! I was talking to her earlier today about her pain meds. They sent her home from the hospital with something for pain, and it turns out to be a pain! (The vicodin seems to give her migranes.) Fortunately there is more then one pain medication on the market! Hopefully the darvecet will do a better job for her.

I have to say it is so neat that when the going has gotten tough, we can just sit back and put our faith in the Lord. He has more strength then we could ever understand.

Our love and thanks to everyone!
Rich and Rita

December 13

Greetings to all,

WOW! Poor Rich having to endure more tests and all the pain that he is in. Let's keep praying that his body does not reject the kidney and that all will begin to work again as it did right after the transplant surgery. My heart is aching for both Rich and Rita as they are going through all of this, but as Rita said to me "God led you to giving this wonderful working kidney to Rich...now he has to take over and begin to use it the way it worked in you." I just love them both so much and keep praying for peace, comfort and healing to come to them real soon. John says God led you to give Rich a kidney, honey, he did not say that there would not be a hiccup or two along the way. I love his insight.

I am still in pain and have discovered that I am allergic to vicodin....not a real good thing after major surgery....it gives me this major migraine headache which leads to me wanting to throw up....a really bad thing when they mess with your stomach muscles. But have no fear....darvacet is on the way....if that doesn't work then it is extra strength Tylenol. Neither Rich nor myself are allowed to have motrin, Advil or aleeve for at least 6 months after the surgery.

You know where the Bible talks about all those dry bones....well they are all connected to the stomach muscles. Just ask Rich he will confirm this. You can't blink, move your toes or wiggle your ears without it using some kind of stomach muscles.

Please continue to pray for Rich and Rita that the results will be positive from the further testing, for a speedy recovery for all and for our families.

p.s. Brianna's finger is still a big pain in her hand....it is really getting in her way of texting and instant messaging and facebooking....but her mean old parents (that would be us!) are making her keep the brace on, so added prayers for her please. We will see how things go tomorrow at Volleyball....she is coaching again and it is not her HARD hitting hand so we may be OK.


Love and Blessings to all,

Ingrid

DAY 8
Well, everything seems to have a hiccup at times and we are going through one of those now. Rich was scheduled to go home on Friday, but woke up with more pain then he had been experiencing and to the fact that his creatnin levels had gone up instead of down.

Creatnin is one of the levels they have to monitor so see how well the kidney is working. In this case it should be going down.

When someone receives a transplant, the body looks at it as a foriegn object in the body and tries to fight it off. Thanks to our wonderful modern medicine, they have a number of ways to trick the body into not looking at the transplant as foriegn. They have reassured me that what he is going through is not unusual and that at this point they just need to figure out what it will take to "trick" his body. Thankfully this was found before he was released and sent home.

They have just taken him down for a kidney biopsey, and an x-ray which will help them to determine what is going on with the kidney.

We are so greatful to Ingrid for what she has done, and for the fact that she is healing as well as she is. Hopefully her pain will soon be gone.

Please continue to pray for everyone involved and especially for the doctors as they now try ty figure out the "trick" that will work for Rich.

We love all of you and appreciate your prayers more then you know,
Rich and Rita.

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Hi to all,
It is friday night and I am still in the hospital.
My creatnin level was too high, so the doctor decided to keep me another day.
If they do not come down then he may do a biopsey to checkfor rejection.
It has been a long slow day with a lot of paine and no sleep.
So please keep preying for me.
Thank you all
Love
Rich

Greetings to all,

Well Ingrid has made it home as you can tell by the picture attached. That's Brianna with me.

The pain is beginning to become more under control....thank goodness for vicodin. I am looking forward to seeing all at church real soon.

Found out today that our youngest daughter, Brianna, broke he middle finger on her right hand (she is left handed) while coaching volleyball this past weekend and on Monday night. She is all braced up but says that the pain is not to bad...just a nuisance cuz she doesn't have all her fingers workable. She can't text....it is just aweful.

Went for the long walk today to see Rich. He is doing OK...still has a bit of pain trying to reteach those long dormant bladder muscles how to work again, but says that the pain is well worth it all. So far there is absolutely no sign of rejection of the kidney, just that it works way to good. Can't say I did not warn him. He is scheduled to come home tomorrow!!!! Great big YEAH factor in that. We are so impressed with all that he has been through and is still having a positive attitude.

We ask for continued prayers as we continue to recover. Special thanks to Nancy for the wonderful "prayer blankie". I has not left my side since the surgery and has had many a compliment on what a cool and thoughtful gesture it is to have on of them made for you.

Thanks to all and Blessings,

Ingrid

December 10

Greetings to all,

It has been quite a journey so far. But one that is well worth all the pain and trials.

I will be able to go home tomorrow...poor Rich has to stay for an extra day or 2. I have utilized the chef....he made me chicken noodle soup, chicken tenders and a roast beef wrap. This surgery thing puts a big ding in your appetite. But have no fear....we will both be eating again real soon.

No more turning blue today....they all did the happy dance when the blood oxygen level went above 90%.

I saw Rich again this morning. My parents are getting to know him and are loving him like all of us do. He is in some pain, due to the bladder needing to work in overdrive...but he has a smile on his face through it all....my hero. I am still peeing all the time so my one kidney took over when the other one went to Rich. Darn...I was hoping for a break. :) Had a great visit with Rita this afternoon also.

Thank you to all who have been holding us up in prayer.....we truly feel it. Hope this sounds ok...love the pain meds.

Blessings to all,

Ingrid

Hi! It is Wednesday evening and Ingrid gets to go home tomorrow! In fact she plans to go into work on Friday for a couple of hours to help them out with a job that needs to be done. Let's hope that she doesn't over do. Silly Girl~ ~ !

Rich is still hurting enough that even though he hates hospitals, he isn't quite ready to go home. The good news is that if everything keeps going as good as it is right now, he will get to go home on Friday.

I'm certain that both Ingrid and Rich will rest better once they are in their own surroundings.

Both have been up and doing lots of walking and Rich was finally given some "food". Yes, hospital food, but it was food. He did say something about- - "tasted like spam?"

They are continuing with his anti rejection drugs and will work for the next several weeks to get everything stabilized and finding the correct dosages for what he needs.

Please continue praying for Ingrid, Rich and their families as they now start their transition from the hospital to homes.

Our love to everyone,
Ingrid, John, Rich and Rita

December 9, 2008

Greetings to all!

It was only 5 tries and then success of the IV just prior to surgery.

Both Rich and I were done in record time with the surgeries. My time was 2 1/2 hours and Rich was 3 1/2 hours.

I was able to visit with Rich this morning......he is way on the opposite side of this complex....but between a really great wheelchair, 2 of my daughters and Kayla's boyfriend we made it with no troubles. Rich is looking great and starting to feel much better. He still has a way to go but with his optimistic outlook he will make it just fine.

Small scare today when I began having difficulties breathing. After a set of x-rays, a consult with another surgeon it was discovered that my diaphragm as hitting my ribs when I tried to breath. After more pain killers, and a hit of oxygen I am breathing much better.

Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for both of us, pray for our families as they are feeling helpless in this recovery process.

Thank you to all who have been with us and

BLESSING TO ALL,

Ingrid

Hey, You All! I'm starting to come out of anthesia. I'm peeing like a race horse. Ingrid's kidney really likes me. Again I have to thank Ingrid for all she has done for me. We all cringed as they tried to start another IV on her this morning. She took all the pain and suffering with a smile on her face. I hollared "I~N~G~R~I~D~~~~~~!" "Are they hurting you?" And she smiled and laughed back and said, "Nope! They've numbed my arm." Finally! - They got it in. Just in time to roll her out for surgery.

A few minutes later, they put me to sleep. About a minute later they were waking me up and saying the surgery was done. They rolled me back to my room where I got to talk to Ingrid on the phone.

I have got to quit now. I love you all, Rich.


Note from Rita.
Both doctors said ther surgeries went very well. Shirley, our friends, my daughter and I went over to see John and Ingrid. We have so much to be thankful for! We will keep you posted

well it is 6;15 AM, there commin to take me away in 15 min.
I am ready for this.
Again thank you all for your prears.
Love
Rich

Well it is 9:20PM and I was just given my first anti rejection drugs.
I've been laying here thinking about the wonderful gift I have in my wife Rita, who has stood by me through all of these trials and tribulations and Ingrid who is so willing to give of herself to help us to try to be able to live a normal life again.
I am so grateful for all who have been preying for the success of these surgeries, and for our Father in heaven who brought us together.
I can only believe that it is God that is totally with me at this time, keeping me from having any anxiety or fear.
Again thank you all and to all a good night.
Love
Rich

December 4, 2008


Greetings to all,

Rich and Ingrid were pre-registered today so it is a GO!!!! We both covet all your prayers as the time is nearing.


Surgery begins ~ 7:30 a.m. on Monday for Ingrid and ~8:00 a.m. for Rich. We will be in adjoining operating rooms at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids MI.

Ingrid's surgery will be about 4 hours and Rich's will be about 6-8 hours (oh poor Rich...he has such a long time to be under.)


Please pray for the surgical teams, Rita and John as they wait every so patiently in the waiting room and for both Rich and Ingrid.

Thank you to all for all your prayers and......

Blessings to all

Greetings,

Only 6 days until the surgery, please continue to pray.

Blessings to all