More good news.... some not so good

We got comfirmation today that we are getting one of the apts. about three blocks from the hospital. It's not free, but less than hotel/motel.

Found out we have to be in admitting by 10:30-10:45 Sunday a.m. instead of some time in the afternoon. So, we'll have to move out earlier and travel longer Saturday in order to get on in the Philly on time.

Earl was told today that the surgery will last 6-8 hours. After he is admitted Sunday, he will be hooked up to IV and they will begin process to clean him out. I'm sure he is looking forward to that!!

This Vanderbilt University link tells more detail of what life may be like for Earl in the weeks/months following surgery.
Home care instructions.

Thank you again for all the prayers. They sure have been working. Everything is falling into place and this seems meant to be. Please keep up the prayers. He is going to need them for a long time. Me, too!

My love and gratitude to everyone.
Lillian