GULP.... Dr. Graber (Thoracic Surgeon) visited just a bit ago. After spending much time reviewing the many tests, labs, scans and such over the past week.... he's decided Tony must have surgery to clean up the mess infection has left in the lung.

Over the coming few days he and his team will be working with Dr. Craig, the pulmonary department, etc to make sure each and every duck is in a row..... in preparation for the surgery. He anticipates it will be a surgery that would last 4-5 hours, and will probably occur early next week.

EVERYONE... continue to hold our Tony up in your prayers.... that God see fit to put all involved (doctors, nurses, assistants, anesthesiologists, surgeons, etc) in His hands... as we venture into the next stage of this challenge.