Update

My dad had a cardiac cath done today to check out his heart and all
the areas. Everything looks great except for his mitral valve. There
are 4 stages of "leaks", 1+, 2+,3+ and 4+. he is at 4+. My parents
will meet with the surgeon next Wednesday to pick a date. We are
starting to think it may have changed from a repair to replacement,
but won't know that for sure until Wednesday. So many people have
tested him - but only one can give him the real answer. This we have
to wait for. At this point, it's starting to get hard. I know it
happens every day, to dozens of people, but... It's just hard.

However, my father was a middle child - therefore he loves the
attention and is jealous that Robin Williams and Barbara Bush also had
heart surgery this week.... This was HIS problem first! In a joking
matter of course. (you almost have to know him... ) = )

My brother showed up today with the kids and I haven't seen them
since Christmas. They are incredibly cute and I can't wait to hang out
with them more tomorrow.

Plus, not to mention, Ritas opens back up tomorrow. Man, Ritas + my
brother + 70 degrees= one really good weekend.