A visit from the Sisters

Two of Dad's six sisters, Jane and Janet, came up today for a visit. Here's a pic.

Home again

The doctor has said Dad can go home today. He is just waiting to get the IV out and the doctors orders.

A No-Go

Well, after waiting all day, we finally heard that the liver was good for the first person on the list. So we are back to waiting.

On the bright side the tests Dad had today showed nothing to be concerned about. He is hoping they will let him have some "real" food now instead of just liquids and soft food. We don't know what the plan is a far as getting released yet. The doctors haven't been here on evening rounds yet.

A Call

Mom got a call last night saying that a liver may be available and to bring Dad to Cleveland as a back-up. Since Dad is still at the Clinic for tests he was already there. Mom has been staying with our friend Clarice in the Cleveland area. The coordinator also spoke with Dad.

We won't know until sometime late this morning if this is a "dry run" or if he will be having surgery. We will let you all know as soon as we do. Please pray for our peace as we wait to know, for the doctors evaluating the liver and for the family of the donor. Thanks!

Tests at Cleveland

Dad asked Mom where she wanted to spend her birthday and teased her about going to Cleveland. Well that is exactly where she ended up onher birthday! Dad's hemoglobin is low and they are running tests to see why. So far he has had an ultrasound to check his TIPS and we are waiting on the results of that. The doctors are talking about running a couple of other tests today as well.

So we are waiting still, again. . .

Still Waiting

Not much happening here. Dad is trying to keep busy while he is waiting. Last weekend downtown Findlay hosted Car Tunes. Dad, Mom and our two youngest boys went to check out all the cars. The pictures above are Dad's and Isaac's top choices. Dad has always been a convertible fan but when you live in Ohio it isn't always the most practical type of car.

On a sad note we all lost a good friend and wonderful Christian lady to Alzhiemers this week. Maxine was a great example of hospitality to us all. Please pray for her family as they deal with this lost.

Additional Points Approved

Dad just got a call from Cleveland Clinic letting him know that the additional points were approved. They have been added to his MELD score. The coordinator told him to be packed and ready to go. He could receive a call soon.