University of Iowa Hospital--Rio's surgery

Yesterday we drove through torrential rain to arrive at Washington to see the Lujanos. Plus we got to watch some rehearsal of Annie---Nayra and Heather are both in the community production. Nayra is an orphan and the apple seller and Heather is a crowds person and one of the Boylan Sisters. Departed brother Tom's two Tibetan Terriers are also in the play with Brodie playing Sandy. When Nayra was finished we drove with her to Coralville to stay overnight at a Holiday Inn. It was nice to have some special time with her.

The purpose of our trip was Rio's surgery on ducts in his testicular area. Right now we are in the waiting room at the University of Iowa Hospitals Pediatrics area with Nayra. Heather and Pedro have gone back to be with Rio following his surgery. He is still 'out', but all has gone well!!!

The doctor also took care of a hernia while the surgery was going on. This is all good news. Poor Rio has had only 4 oz. of water so far today.

The real challenge will be his recuperation, as he is to not be too active for weeks following this procedure. Good luck on that one Heather and Pedro. Rio is one super active kid, with tons of energy!

We will stick around through his recovery today, spending some time with all, then drive back to Gowrie to spend our last night at Erin and Babb's place.