Good morning!  I wanted to let you know that Chad's surgery was successful and he is doing well this morning.  He has already sat in a chair to eat and gone for a walk.  He is sore, but well medicated. We should be headed home by early afternoon.  He will spend the next 3 weeks at home recovering and 6 weeks in a neck brace, which is not fun, but necessary.  I will keep you updated appropriately.  Thank you for your prayers and concern.