We are happy to report that Joe is recovering nicely from his surgery. He had a four-way bypass on Friday, will be in the intensive care unit for two-three days, then in a regular room for a few days more. Margaret has been talking with Mary to get updates, and Lisa has checked in with us.Lisa told us she knew her father was fine when the nurse reported to her that she had told him to keep his covers on, that he was exposing his 'privates.' Joe responded, "You're lucky. Usually I charge a dollar for that."

On the other news front, Shirley took a terrific head-first fall on the front stairway Friday afternoon. She refused a call to 911, so Rose took her to the St. Mary's Emergency Room where she waited in the "Fast Track" for 5 1/2 hours to be examined. [God help those on the slow track!] After x-rays of her right arm, hand, and shoulder, and a cat scan of her face, the doctors determined she had no broken bones and no damage to her face or her eye. However, she has some torn ligaments. She has a very black eye and very sore arm and shoulder. The emergency room staff rigged her up with a temporary splint and sling to help relieve the pain and pressure and sent her home with instructions to see her primary care physician on Monday or Tuesday.

Jana and John had a beautiful, almost eight pound baby girl Friday evening. Jana's mother and step-father drove all night to greet this new grandchild. Her name is Ellie Lyn, and mother and daughter are doing fine. We plan to visit them this afternoon.

This is Guys' Work/Play Weekend at the Lake. Their project this year was to power wash and stain the deck. Chris called this morning to report Mission Accomplished. They worked hard and they played hard, and they ate a lot. As usual, Doug provided guidance and leadership and prodding for the project to Chris, Scott, Mark Goldman, Maddog, and Danny.