{Karlton Bontrager}

Hi-wanted to update you on my brother’s condition. Yesterday he underwent a second round of surgery to remove more damaged brain tissue. It seemed to be successful, as his brain is pretty much in the correct position now. As before, they are trying to get the swelling down. His condition is stable – they are keeping him heavily sedated and keeping his body temperature low so that he can recover better.

The good news is that Dunedin Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for New Zealand and he is receiving excellent care. The entire hospital staff is going out of their way for my brother and for my parents. He also has many friends there who have been spending a lot of their time at the hospital.

Cards can be sent to:
Karlton Bontrager
Intensive Care Unit, 5A
Dunedin Public Hospital
210 Great King St
Dunedin, New Zealand

Thanks again for all your prayers, calls, and messages of support.