Out of the loop on a friend's illness

Imagine my dismay, upon checking my e-mail Thursday night, when I learned that a close friend had been hospitalized for major surgery and I hadn't even known about it. I just called her, and we'll be visiting her tonight, if she's feeling well enough to have company. (Thank goodness for the rental car, or a visit would be practically impossible. More about the car later.) Please put in a good word for Rivkah bat Sarah v'Avraham.