MARILYN'S SURGERY SUCCESSFUL!

Marilyn says her surgery was "a peice of cake!" It was done laproscopicly,without any incissions, thus doing minimal damage to her tissues, so she was almost immediately up and around, and even went for a walk the day after she got home. And, she says she feels much better than she has in a long time. How terrific! She can do about anything she wants, but will take it easy for awhile. She and Issy are planning a trip across North Dakota to Minnesota with their trailer soon.

Lila was next to her prep room in the hospital getting a kidney tube replaced, and was out the same day.

Susan, Carol, and Julie were there.

DENNIS

Dennis also had successful back surgery and is recuperating at home. He can't lift much, but will go back to work this week.

DAD

We talked to Dad this morning, and got a good report. His voice is strong, and he says he is doing well most of the time. He says the crops are looking good outside his house, and the hills are green from all the recent rain. The grain is about ready to harvest. Abbie comes to visit him regularly, and adds "some spark to his life" he says. He really seems to appreciate and enjoy her. How very nice!

Cheers,

Bill and Marie