Monday, June 30th – I found officially this morning that my surgery will be tomorrow morning, 7/1, first-thing.  Ready to go!  My sweet family also arrived today from the States.  My father, John, sisters Annette and Laurie, and brother-in-law Jon.  They came over to support me and be with LouAnn and the kids.  So sweet!

LouAnn and the kids came by and hung out at the hospital in the morning, then headed to the Salzburg airport in early afternoon to meet them.  They arrived safe and sound, and we spent the afternoon together at the hospital.

Tasso, our friend next door, had asked that we pray together with my family before the surgeries, so we stood together in my room that afternoon and prayed.  I go in on Tuesday, and he is scheduled for Wednesday.

At this point, I’m ready to get on with it!  God was so good to bring us to this point.  I had full confidence in the doctors and our direction.

Same breakfast every morning, 6:45am on the dot!

LouAnn’s new find – Interspar.  The Target of Salzburg!

Waiting at the Salzburg airport for Papa, Aunt Netter, Aunt Laurie, and Uncle Jon to arrive.

Waiting…..

Papa and Aunt Netter arriving.

Jack, alluding to the Van al Dente incident in Florence….

They’re here!

Laurie.

Annette.

Dad, Jon.

My friend Tasso!  He had asked that we pray together, as he was facing surgery later in the week.  We did, right after this photo was taken.

Georgia checking the pre-surgical marks they’d made; making sure it was the right spot!

Later that night, the very tired gang having dinner back at Bloberger Hof.