My Brother Joe Needs Your Prayers

To All,
Some very upsetting news from the Mullins Family today that our dear brother Joe has just been diagnosed with "advanced" cirrhosis of the liver.
Joe -- who turns 55 next month along with his twin sister Eileen -- told us that doctors informed him that on an escalating scale of 1-7 tracking the severity of the disease, he's between a 5 and a 6, which is very serious. He told us of his situation by phone before posting the news on his Facebook page this morning.

"I got the biggest shock of my life on Tuesday. I hadn't been feeling well so I went to my doctor. He sent me to see a specialist, who after a few minutes exam, told me I had cirrhosis on the liver," he wrote. "Who would think an Irishman could have liver problems? I go for more tests on February 4th. I ask you for your prayers."
And, like an Irishman, Joe maintains a sense of humor. The next step is a colonoscopy and presumably a prognosis of some kind. We're all hoping and praying for the best possible outcome for him and and are asking all of you for your support as well.
A long time bartender in Milwaukee, Joe has made a lot of friends, too, over the years as well as loving and supportive family including all of you. We all wish him well and pray for him.
Robert Mullins