Wow! Ain't it grand to be living in the 21st Century? Heart surgery by robot. Pencil sized holes as opposed to sawing a great gash down the middle of the chest. Too cool.

I'm pulling for you on this end. You (and Dr. Michler) take care of yourself.

To Karen:

Remember all Pat did while you were laid up? I am not going to enjoin you to repay the effort. I'm sure you are already worn from worry and working to reduce stress on his tired old heart. Instead this is a reminder that you have to take care of yourself so you can take care of him. Don't wear yourself out. And don't worry excessively. This sounds like a great opportunity to get Pat all fixed up and back to you side in record time.

Hug those kids for me.

Brett