8:30 a.m.

An early start tomorrow: we need to be at the hospital by 6a.m.
But it'll be nice to have the surgery so soon (first of the day, we think).
(The 5 hr "pre-op" session last Monday means there shan't be much more to do tomorrow other than get settled.)
Kirstin's big brother came up today, to hang out with Greg tomorrow, which is great. Greg's bad cold has been, aside from the usual annoyance, a bit concerning: if Kirstin got sick the surgery would have to be post-poned again -- but despite Greg's on-going sniffles, she feels absolutely fine. (Even had her brother & Greg's sister weeding in the veg patch with her for a wee bit today.) The animals -- of house & barn -- will be in Margie's capable hands. Either Greg or his sister Kara will update the blog post-surgery.
Many thanks to all for your care, prayer, and love,
G&K