I have an update on my brother Stimpy:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
Bad news first, because you know there's good news comin'!
Stimpy crashed on the operating table, and nearly crashed again after surgery when his blood oxygen percentage dropped to dangerous levels.
Here's the good news:
I spoke with him this morning. He was in good spirits, and has had a real breakfast including his first cup of coffee in days. He may be able to go home as early as Thursday afternoon, but will certainly be out by the weekend. He has declared himself to be a nonsmoker, and I expect it to stick. He was a pack-a-day smoker but has only had 12 cigarettes since his first surgery a week ago. Best of all, he is seriously rethinking his priorities, and he credits his recovery to God and the prayers of Christians. Please pray that this spiritual turnaround continues. Thank you all for your prayers thus far.
Blessed are You, O Lord our God, blessed is the name of the Lord.