Tuesday is a Big Day for Phyllis!

Most people don't know this, but Phyllis (aka Fairy Godmother) is facing an important surgery tomorrow. She will undergo mandatory open heart surgery at Vanderbilt Hospital. Dr. Petracek will be be performing an aortic valve replacement. This turns out to be related to a heart murmur she has had most of her life. To find out more about this operation, read this explanation from WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/heart/aortic-valve-replacement-surgery

As Gma, as we like to call her in our house, prepares mentally for tomorrow, she is being her usual strong and optimistic self. Her greatest fear is that she's going to be a hard patient for us. We assured her by telling her we'd make up mean nicknames for her if she acts up.

Andy, Doug, Tina, & John will be at the hospital with Gma on Tuesday. The surgery is likely to take all day. I (Karre) will be updating this blog so we can keep all of her loved ones and friends informed. Tina has come in town to stay with Gma and help take care of her. Andy has a full work schedule from now until Christmas, so Tina's help is much appreciated!

We would appreciate your prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts for this special and amazing woman we call ours!