Shunt Functioning, Resume Plans

Daddy went in yesterday for a scan, and they determined that the shunt was functioning properly -- they think maybe it had a blockage that worked itself out. Mom and Dad had spent some time trying to get it to pump on Thurs. night and Fri. morning Daddy noticed an improvement and felt better but they wanted to have it checked out before he has surgery next week. (The shunt is placed just under his skin in his abdomen, and he has to find the spot and pump it twice a day). Shunt malfunctions are not uncommon apparently, so there was not much concern about this incident. They took about 2 liters off his belly, so he's a little sore today but otherwise doing well -- he drove to Wendi's by himself today because he wasn't ready to leave when Mom and I did. The hernia surgery is back on for next Tues. And today we got to celebrate Wendi and our soon-to-arrive addition to the family. Thanks so much for your prayers!