Just a quick note to let you know that Dad had a good night (no known bleeding) and is starting on fluids today. We are all continuing to wait and see what happens. If things go well then we hope Dad can start some food over the next few days. If not, then we will discuss options. Right now, everything looks good and we are excited with Dad's progress.

Thanks again for your support.
Dad did lose a lot of blood and is weak from not eating so we continue to request no phone calls to the hospital or house.

Much love,
Dina

Hi Everyone.

Up until yesterday it appeared that everything was going well and there wasn't much to report. Dad seemed to be continuing his recovery, although a cold was making him tired. Then yesterday Dad passed out briefly and Mom brought him in to see the doctor. It was found that he had internal bleeding and he was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening. I was told that we would get more details this morning and at 7 AM Mom called to say that they might have to operate. I caught an 8:50 AM flight out (Benjamin was dressed at daycare and Stephen showered at his office before meeting with customers). The internal bleeding site was found while I was on the plane and cauterized. I'm now at the hospital and Dad is in good spirits. Elie is also here so we are all hanging out watching movies. It's been several hours since the doctors have seen signs of the bleeding and once again you couldn't tell that Dad had just had a horrible 24 hours. We are still waiting to hear more and I will send out information when we have it.

Please do not call the hospital or the house. Dad needs his rest and his throat is sore from the tests and lack of food/fluids.

Mom is also doing well and her walking has improved greatly (she was hit by a cab in NY during one of the cold spells and physical therapy is helping her to make a remarkable recovery from some muscle and nerve damage).

Much love and thanks,
Dina

Here is Benjamin at the zoo last weekend climbing on a bronze hippopotamus statue.