I'm pretty sure it was rather sudden. I was on duty this weekend for the base, and got the news this morning that she was taken to the ER this weekend and then admitted (didn't know for what though). I called her this evening and chatted for a few minutes. She sounded pretty tired. and the surgery was at 5am (ish) so I'm pretty sure it wasn't planned.
I'm going to call her tomorrow morning...Lisa, I'll be sure to let her know you are available too. I'm thinking maybe I'll make a dinner to take to them, just so they've got one night of cooking off.
I know all your posts will bring a smile to her face when she finally gets home and back online <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Thank you all!