Just a quick note about my week. Tim and I will be leaving to Chicago tomorrow morning until Wed June 18. I should have internet access, but that isn’t 100% confirmed. One of my best friends is getting married on Saturday in Peoria, so I will be driving all over the state of Illinois. I apologize for any delay in getting back to you!
This morning my cousin Mark had open heart surgery to replace a heart valve. This is his second surgery in the past 7 years. He is such a strong person, physically, mentally and spiritually. I really admire him. Plus he is Tim’s raquetball buddy! 
Some of the images below are a bit graphic, so if needles and hosital equipment make you queasy, I would skip scrolling down!!!
Tonight I got a chance to visit him at Rady Children’s Hospital. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable. My aunt Rhonda met me at the front and brought me in to see him. The doctors had decided to keep him asleep to moniter his blood pressure.
Here is his heart moniter (or so I gather!)
Thank you to all my friends/family who sent good vibes/prayers Mark’s way. The surgery was a success and tomorrow he will get to wake up!
by Melissa McClure
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