And now, the financial challenges...

Marty's health and well being has improved significantly since his surgery in late November to remove massive scar tissue and a length of intestine. He can eat without ensuing discomfort and can absorb nutrition from food, which means his quality of life has far improved.

And now, the bills for hospital care, tests and procedures have begun to arrive. Marty's health is a treasure beyond price, but the bills are staggering. This is life in America: you survive a health crisis then have to endure the high levels of anxiety associated with paying for the care that made survival possible.

Marty's digestion and life quality has improved, but we may both have high blood pressure soon from financial anxieties.

Stay tuned!