Dear Group, Vee's niece, Debbie, called me a little while ago. Prayer works! Vee went into surgery at noon today and came out around 4 PM. (There was no plastic surgery because it would have involved 3-4 operations.) Debbie said she looked good but, of course, was groggy. She wanted us all to know that she came through with "flying colors" (the military is always apart of her.) One of the nurses told Debbie that she will probably remain in the hospital 3 or 4 days. Debbie, also, said that balloons, flowers, etc. would be nice at the house, when Vee gets home. (I got the impression that this is "family time" right now. Besides, post op and recuperation is when a person really needs the up lifting.) I have printed off all the e-mail you sent in answer to my first message; and am going to mail them to Debbie to take up to Vee. (Vee and Debbie live in the next village west of where I live.) She will be delighted to receive them. Keep those prayers going up! Ellen Colangelo