Tom Sommers ' report and update on Jim's recent surgery

Dear MaryAnn,

Thanks for the positive update on Jim. Please give the big guy our very best and tell him to continue on a fast road to full recovery. Wonderful news!!

I have added Chuck to this again so we can get the good news into the blog for the OAT Australia gang.

Love, Tom

Response to MaryAnn and Jim from the Sommers:

Dear MaryAnn and Jim,

Oh my goodness!!! Give Jim our very best and thank you ever so much for letting us know about his turn of events. Yes, Jim is in good shape as shown by all our hiking about Tasmania and Australia; so we figure it must be too many of those wonderful waffles that you served to us when we were there in July, ha! Really, we are very, very happy to know that Jim came through the operation well and is on the road to recovery --- his good health going into this event is what will allow him to recover quickly and totally. Nice that the family is there to help out.

Chuck, since Nancy and I are down in Carlsbad with the Grandchildren while Steve and Mary are in London/Paris, I was hoping you could put this note up on the Australia Blog because I am sure all our OAT friends will want to know about Jim and be able to send him best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Cheers, Tom

News from MaryAnn and Jim on health update:

H!Just want to give you a little update on Jim and his recent bypass surgery. Today he is now 2 weeks post-op! I'd venture to say he is very glad these 2 weeks are in the past!Every day he looks better & better; although it will be a slow process. He has started cardiac rehab & continues with his walking every day. Three out of our 4 children have been here already & I think it has done them a world of good to see their Dad improving. It sure gave them a scare! Ken, our oldest arrives this Thursday for a week so I know he'll be a big help too.Thank you so much for your notes of concern!

MaryAnn & Jim