From Brother Kevin:

I've been out n about, getting Elliot to the Ortho, doing some other chores, and just popped in at home before going up to see John. Got this email from his brother Kevin, who has talked to him since I last did. Thought you'd be interested.

Brothers and Sisters,

Just hung up with John and things are going well and moving in the right direction.
Our boy is hungry which is excellent news!!!!!! He says however that they are not going to feed him until they get the results of his blood test back to confirm that his pancreatitis is improving. He's hoping that will happen in a matter of hours. That said, he sounded very strong and upbeat.

Only had a chance to speak to him for a couple of minutes but he sounded very good and mentioned that he was receiving excellent meds. He knew that Gus (John's & Kev's brother Pat) was on his way and he was hoping to get some face time with his surgeon today to catch him up on everything that John's been up to during the last 72 hours.

John also said that other that this bout with pancreases the medical staff are pleased with the way the rest of his chest and stomach appear on his x rays.

Vicki, keep up the good work and don't hesitate to let us know when you need help. Jay and Sarah, your sense of kinship and kindness is appreciated and very special to all of us.

Love,

Kev

Thanks so much for the update Kevin and I hope we get to see you sometime soon.

Things seem to be looking up today, and we are taking each day as it comes. Yesterday is behind us, thank goodness, and tomorrow can only be better.

Vicki