Next Monday, the 21st, I'm having open-heart surgery. I have an anuerism of the ascending aorta. They are going to remove and replace about 3" of the aorta. I'll be in Duke Medical Center for 5 days, then home for a minimum of 6 weeks. Guess I've got to close up shop for a while. I'm not worried one bit though, as I've placed it all in the Lord's hands.