March 23 9:00

Please note that some blogs may be later than they have in the past. Since Neil is more alert, he wants to maximize the visits. We agree with Neil!!!!!! The nurse said she expects Neil will have surgery tomorrow. She seems to think that the permanent mesh can be found somewhere in the Baptist complex. She thinks the surgery may be later in the morning. Neil is ready to move forward. This weekend has been long for him. He is looking forward to Monday to take the next step. DeAnn is getting a little extra time with the visit. Shhh!!! Don't tell anyone. We cannot wait until tomorrow.

Please pray for Neil's lungs and for his full recovery. As we close this Easter day, we are indeed blessed. This is the best Easter ever for the Grantham family. I am still blessed with a babysitter, now referred to as a CA (Community Angel), everyday. (The boys complained about me calling them babysitters. As many of you know I have three brothers and one sister. My parents did a great job when they kept having children. We lost our parents several years ago, but I have thanked them countless times during this experience for my brothers and sister. They have worked out a schedule so that each day one is with me. Please know this includes all the in-laws. (Now we all know that all of them want to be here with Neil each day but that is not workable for any of us, so this is the next best thing.) I am the most blessed lady in the world. DeAnn's family has been with us throughout this. Her mother and I refer to ourselves as the "mothers-in-law". Reese had to return to Daphne tonight. She is the best sister in the world. We hope to have her back Wednesday or Thursday night. You all have blessed Neil with many miracles and we continue to thank God for his recovery.

Please thank God for the full recovery of Sue, Shannon, Brian, Clinton and the other friends here. Please pray for Mary as she continues her treatment. We are sure Katey made sure the Easter bunny knew where to come. As we remember Kim, I am also sure directions were given to her house for the Easter bunny. We hope and pray the Andress family were able to celebrate Easter together. Thank you all for your love and support.