The Arizona Mistaks are here with us in Northbrook!

What a treat to have my kids and grandchildren all together in one place. Here are a few shots, of course I can't ever get a photo of them all together, but I'll show a few. I'll have to get one of Darby and of Sam to share next time.

Myles Mistak as Tigger

I thought this was a cute photo of Myles. He and I were just playing together downstairs in his playroom. He loves to dress up in costumes. Sam was a school.

Now that I've figured out how to put photos in the blog, you'll be seeing more.

We had a "dress rehearsal"

"Whitey" (Joe) received a call on Wednesday night and we just about flew to Loyola Medical Center where he was prepped for the surgery and about the time the nurse was going to start the IV medication, the harvesting surgeon called from the hospital where he was to say the donor lungs were not perfect and he was scrapping the transplant for that night.

So, although we were disappointed, we know he'll get another chance (sooner rather than later) and we are prepared, I know I can drive in that state of heightened adrenalin, and we know exactly what to expect when we get there----we'll get through this and he will come home and be well!!!!! If you Pray, pray for us!!!

The next time, I will not call and excite everyone saying we are on our way, I'll call when I know the surgery is actually going to happen.

I didn't know it could NOT happen.

Good News

1. James is home from the hospital and doing very well. We hope to see him up and around really soon.

2. Matthew is on the Little League All Start Team for his division from Buffalo Grove. I know a some people who are very proud of him. On his team, he pitches; sometimes catches and I can't remember the other position he plays. Let me know, please.

3. Bonnie and Jeff are leaving for NY tomorrow for their friend Naomi's grandson's Bar Mitzvah and some other fun stuff. They'll be back on Tuesday night. Hope they have a grand time.

Good Job Kevin

Kevin left today to help build houses in Appalacia with the church group as he did last summer. He'll be gone for about a week. What a great service project. Makes us all proud of his accomplishments. I've done Habitat for Humanity in Waukegan a couple of times and it really is amazing.

James is doing well!

James is now in a regular room, so cards and letters will be appreciated. You can address them to:
JAMES FINKLE
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL
5841 S. MARYLAND
ROOM TS310
CHICAGO, IL 60637
I don't have a phone #, but I'm sure you can get it from 1800free411.

Camp Chi and Lake Delton

Marlee and Brett are both working at Camp Chi this summer. What you've seen in the news is true. Lake Delton is no more. It's just a mud hole. No water skiing or motor boating this summer at camp; too sad.

James surgery was successful!

Hurrah! James came through his surgery with flying colors. Sounds like it was a long day, but all is well. He is doing very well. I'll add more as soon as I hear more news about how soon he will be a regular room and when he can come home.