So just to bring everyone up to speed - Pop had a 10 day stay between two different hospitals. The 1o days (May 6th - 15th) included a multitude of tests and poking and prodding. Pop said to me, "I am human Swiss Cheese." Mom agrees! He is doing well, although very tired. The doctors are continuing tests throughout tomorrow. There really is not too much conclusive news to report. We know that he is need of a new liver so that is the priority. The amazing team of specialists at Cleveland Clinic are really incredible. They are working actively, aggressively, and compassionately to get this transplant show on the road. There is a waiting period (I will explain) before Pop can be placed on the transplant list. This period is approximately 3 months, but the team seems to feel that he is a good candidate for the transplant. In the 3 months or so between now and then, Pop needs to go to a gazillion appointments, tests, check-ins, you name it and he will go there.
Mom is doing well. She is very tired, as I'm sure you can imagine. This has been draining in every possible sense and situation. She is such a trooper!
What we really need now, and for a while, is positive thoughts and prayers. I guess to some this goes without mentioning, but I thought I would throw it in just in case.
Please feel free to post comments on this blog in lieu of calling Mom or Pop. Jennifer and I will answer any questions you may have to the best of our abilities. We really appreciate all of the love and support from our families - both immediate and extended. Jennifer and I will post updates as we get them.
Oh yeah - if you have any fun pictures you want us to post, let us know :) We are going to look through our albums (in my case hard drives haha) and start posting, too.
We love you all!!!
Hugs and kisses....
~Susan
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