Saturday update

Yesterday evening our father went in at about 8pm for a permanent shunt. He did very well during the procedure and is doing good now. He is sedated at this time and looks very comfortable. We (Mary and Jennifer/Alex) are going to head back to our homes later today. Sally, his girlfriend, is heading this way this afternoon. Hopefully she will be staying with him throughout the week. We arent quite sure at this time though. Wayne, our fathers brother, is the only one who can call the hospital for updates. We ask that it stays this way. Everytime someone calls, his nurse has to step away from him to take the call. We will be in close contact with Wayne and will be sure to visit this blog site often. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers... keep sending them this way.