5-16-2006

This is a request for prayer. The VAD has been removed and Aliyah is in the recovery room, but Aliyah's heart has not yet kicked in as they had hoped. Aliyah is stable but very weak. They have her heart supported as much as possible and are hoping for a gradual improvement, but Dr. Wozniak has told us that the VAD may have to be put back in if she does not improve over the next couple of days. Her condition has not changed or deteriorated over the past 7 hours or so.

I will try to send out another update when we know more.

Thanks for your prayers.