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