Hurry Up and Wait - The Tests

OK, so we've known for years that the valve is going to have to be replaced...now the time is getting much, much closer. Ironically, our furnace is broken right now, too! Just today, the loan went through for the furnace AND I got an appointment for Friday (12/28) for the tests -- the echo, electrocardiograph, chest xray, etc, etc. plus a consult with Dr. Sundt, a cardiothoracic surgeon. He looked nice; a little like Hawkeye from M*A*S*H. Tonight I will go to Mom's; then to Rochester EARLY in the AM for the testing, and hopefully, to get a surgery date scheduled. I have a little sore throat; hopefully that will be gone soon....