Grandma's had cardiac surgery but is home now and doing well. Not bad for an 85-year old. But so much for the good news. Still no news on aunt. Update is expected today, but she stays positive "If something had been REALLY wrong with me, the doctors would've taken action by now."

But now another person has been added to the 'very sick' list. One of dad's very best friends with whom he's been making music for over 30 years is in the hospital now, fighting cancer as well. A part of a lung and a part of the esophagus have been removed. Too many bad things starting to hit too close to home.