My dear friends and family, Once again it’s time to really crank up the prayers for my dad as he preps for major surgery! The ultimate diagnosis of all this is that the kidney needs to be removed. He is 87 years old, and they will be putting him all the way out for this operation. The operation is this Tuesday (16 FEB), and it should last at least 4-5 hours. My parent’s pastor is going to do an anointing this weekend after Mass. I’d appreciate your prayers for him. Thanks. -- Bob Wear