Update From Susan

Johniann is typing this message for Susan. Susan says many thanks to Stephanie for creating this Blog. They think its an awesome way to keep family and friends have step by step updates.
Right now Susan has decided she DOES NOT LIKE the ICU waiting room. It is a campground with bright lights. The family support system has now arrived at Barnes. Me-Frank's sister, Aunt Bevie, (Franks Aunt) Rosetta and Rudy Pernice (Susan's Parents). Rudy Franks son is here too. Frank and Susan had a chance to make contact with Carl John in South Korea letting him know he got the phone call about the possible heart donor and also that it was a 100% go.
The first call came at 2:30pm today saying they may have a heart and dont eat and get the car filled up and your bag packed. Then, the second call came around 3:30 saying head to St. Louis. They were testing the heart to see if it passed inspection of sorts. They also advised that as they were driving to St Louis that they could also get a call telling them to go back home because it would not be a go. Well they arrived at Barnes so as you see it was 100% go forward with the transplant. At about 11:40 we got a call in the ICU waiting room that the heart has now arrived here at the hospital and the surgery would be beginning soon. The estimated time is 6 hours to complete the transplant. After surgery he will be in ICU and he will not be awaken for about 1-2 days. They will keep him knocked out while they monitor everything.
When we know more we will update you. Please keep the good thoughts and prayers coming and please post. Frank asked for prayers for the heart donors family as their sorrow brings us hope. Please pass this blog site on to everyone who knows Frank. Love Susan.