I finished all the pre-op procedures this afternoon. Thanks to Linda Hill. She was my chauffeur today, driving me all over the metro area. The technician told me my EKG was completely normal -- good to know. The X-ray tech told me I would not have to lay down on the hard metal table -- after he saw the look of absolute horror on my face when I saw the table! Really, it wasn't so bad -- just the trip and waiting and sitting -- not my favorite activities right now.

Tonight, my family and I will share a meal and pray for God's abundance in the next few days. I check in at 7:00 am in the morning. No food or drink for me after midnight. :-( The surgery will be in the morning sometime. Kurt will be posting as soon as we know anything from the surgeon.

We are expecting 1-2 nights in the hospital before they let me out! You can tell how I feel about hospital stays. Hopefully, I'll feel like I can check in on the blog while in the hospital and let you know how I'm doing. But, Kurt will be making regular posts.

Thank you -- thank you -- thank you to everyone who has been so supportive. I covet each prayer that is offered. I have peace about the surgery. After my pain today, I know this is the right decision. There is hope of a brighter tomorrow. I look forward to preaching without pain!

One day soon...