You can reach Sue at (314) 452-3685 or (314) 726-2032. You can write to her c/o Rose Holt, 905 Barnard College Lane, St. Louis, MO 63130


As we write, Den is having the procedure to increase the flow of blood to his stomach and liver. He went in at 9:00 am and the procedure will take about two hours. After that he will be in recovery for a while then will return to his room. We haven't talked with any of his doctors today. He was groggy and sleepy this morning, but he may have been sedated for the trip to angio.

Rose and I managed to keep our dormitory room for one more night. It is dark as night in there, and we sleep like babies. The arrangement is several guest rooms, simple and clean, around a cluster of three bathrooms. Nearby is a small kitchen, and three small lounging rooms where family members can gather. For two days only Rose and I have gathered here. This is the location of the computer.

Many of Den's clients and colleagues have checked in through Ron Lindy, a fellow Electra Rep in Chicago. Mark Goldman sent us love and prayers and wishes by e-mail along with the same from Derrington who is in Afghanistan. Pete wrote to say they are travelling this week and expect to have some fun as they motor south through Nevada. That's even farther from Turnbo than we are.

We talked with both Lizzie and Catrina this morning. Lizzie assured us 'pneumonia doesn't hurt except for a sore throat.' Catrina says her little angel is mending and may go home tomorrow.

We are headed now to greet Den as he comes out of surgery.