My Spring Break 2010 -

Prior to spring break it was decided that I would have full hip replacement as soon as possible.

On Monday of spring break I had a previously scheduled stress test for my heart. The films indicated a potential mild to moderate blockage in the lower part of my heart. So we scheduled a heart catheterization for Thursday morning.

The cath indicated an 80% blockage in one of the heart arteries in the lower part of the heart so my cardiologist inserted a stent and I spent the night in the hospital.....got to go home around 4pm on Friday to spend the rest of spring break resting and recuperating......

The good news is we found it and fixed it - the heart blockage... Hip surgery will have to wait at least four weeks and maybe longer for for the the heart and stent to heal. But that is okay since my hip surgeon is out of town for almost that long.

Sandy and I appreciate all of the prayers and support that have been given to us and all of the time Marie and Dennis have spent caring for us.

Blessings to you all, john