We arrived in San Antonio tonight...

...just in time to grab a bite at Jason's Deli before checking into our motel room. We had originally planned on coming in on Thursday, but after seeing the forecast for today and tomorrow, we felt like we should go ahead and come a day earlier. It fit nicely into the plan, as we found out today that they want to do my pre-registration and pre-op stuff in the morning at 10:30. Our decision to stay in a motel was for the sake of convenience for the first couple of days at least--it is much closer to the hospital than where we usually lodge. It's been a very busy week at work for both Helen and me, so the extra day will hopefully allow us to begin the day Friday with more energy. The surgery is scheduled for 11:00. My hospital stay could be anywhere from two to ten days, depending on several factors. We are thankful for the peace that God has given us about it all.

We are so blessed that Shandria and Stefani are both able to be here with us. We were also blessed with dry roads all the way today, which was in contradiction with all of the forecasts. We saw one that said there is 100% chance of rain and possibly snow on Thursday! Talk about bold! I think it would be funny if it stayed bone-dry. I understand that the science of meterology has made great strides over the years, but come on--I just wish I could get paid the big bucks to be wrong as often as I am right. (I really don't, but you get my drift--is that a pun? Pardon me...)

Several of our family and friends will be traveling through the weekend. Please pray for safety for them. We have received so many cards, calls, and kind words...we are continually encouraged by it all. We could never thank everyone enough!

Thanks so much to Tim for teaching SS for me this past Sunday, even though I was there. I was ministered to. And thanks to Allen for volunteering to take this Sunday's class.

I guess I should get to bed. A few long days ahead of us. I'll probably take a nap tomorrow.

Love you all