Quick update

So, Monty's surgery was moved up from Friday to Wednesday for scheduling purposes but it ended up being a very good thing. The doctors didn't realize the severity of his condition until they opened him up. He was in much more danger than originally thought. However, surgery went well. They did have to replace his valve which we were really hoping they wouldn't, but it will be much better for the long term especially considering the condition of the valve. He is recovering well. We're still at the hospital but hoping to be able to go home in the coming few days.

Life on hold

Call it independence, stubbornness, or just plain pride, there's one thing Monty and I have in common...neither of us like to ask for help. However, at this time we are sending out a quiet plea to family and friends to please pray for us. Friday, October 23, Monty will be undergoing open heart surgery. They will be opening his chest, stopping his heart, and replacing a portion of his aorta. While we have been told that when this surgery is scheduled as "elective" (as if there really is such a thing as elective heart surgery!?!), that it has a very high success rate. However, it is still terrifying and has definitely turned our lives upside down. We ask you to pleas keep Monty and me in your thoughts and prayers over these coming weeks.