From: SaxNviolin@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 11:44 PM
To: rwardlow@cortnet.com
Subject: happy to hear positive news!

Hi guys.  I spoke to Artie this morning, and was excited to hear about so 
many positive signs!  Russ breathing on his own, the pressure & blood levels, 
and his temperature staying low, are huge improvements from his first couple 
of days.  He must be a real fighter!!  He's certainly making it easier to 
stay positive, with these faster than expected improvements.  It's such a 
long journey from here, but I expect he's up for the challenge, and he'll be 
getting better quickly!!  (we're throwing in a few prayers each day too!)

The Silvestri Family

p.s.  Russ, Art says you schooled him in 9-ball last time, so I wanted a shot 
at you, too.  This is an official challenge, and there's no way you can back 
out.  See you at Plaza!