7/9
As of 4:25 on Tuesday afternoon, Virgil is out of surgery and in recovery.  The surgery went well and his carotid artery is now open.  No word at this point about prognosis or recovery time.  We do know that there is also some “non-life threatening” heart artery blockage which they will treat with medication for the next 6 months or so and then reevaluate.  Please keep Virgil and Joy in your prayers and also remember the External Studies Department during the time that a great leader is temporarily sidelined.

7/7
Virgil had his angiogram this morning.  The angiogram showed some concern but nothing that can’t wait for about 6 months.  Their biggest concern in the carotid  artery which is 90% blocked.  He will have surgery at 1:00 today to clean out the carotid artery.  Continue keeping him and Joy in your prayers.

7/6
Virgil Yocham was taken to the Heart Hospital this morning.  He has had a TIA.  He is on the verge of a major stroke.  There is blockage on one side and they will do an angiogram as soon as they can.  Please stop and say a prayer for him and Joy.