November 27, 2006
Hello everyone, No the rumor is not true that Pel got a call for a liver, unfortunately, But we did get a call from Charleston today saying that the transplant surgeon has to see Pel before they will relist him. He will see the Dr. in the morning, so we will be leaving this afternoon for the coast one more time, pray that while we are there, it will be the magic moment!. Pel is still very weak, but I can get a laugh out of him every now and then. Will update you guys in a few days hopefully from Charleston.
God Bless You,
Claire
Hello Everyone,
Well I have made it back to Possum Kingdom, a littler later than we thought but the doctors was goning to keep me til Monday, then my personal RN spoke with him. Anyway it is great to be home thanks for the prayers, visits, phone calls and thoughts.
I am very weak and tired so Claire or I will put more later as of now looks like maybe Monday before they relist me but I am not sure. If you want to call go ahead and if I don’t answer I am probably to sleepy to talk.
Thank Everyone, Hope you had a Great Thankgiving
Love Ya,
Pel
November 22, 2006
Well, Pelham is still in the hospital. In addition to the infection in his leg, he now has an infection in his colon that requires additional antibiotics. A kidney specialist has been called in to try to assist in fluid problems that will not respond to IV drips and the traditional therapy that is usually successful. I talked with the coordinator in Charleston today and she said that if he got out Saturday or sunday, he could go back on the list MOnday so hopefully that will happen. Pel sends all his love and thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Hope each and every one of you have a Happy Thanksgiving and give your family members a big hug .
God Bless You
Claire
November 18, 2006
Pelham is in the hospital again at AnMed room 685 with another infection in the left leg, so that means his status is “hold” on the transplant list. He will get at least 5 days of IV antibiotic and hopefully be home for Thanksgiving. He will get more blood work the day after he is discharged and maybe go back to Number 1 on the list by Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you all again for all the prayers (keep them coming) and all the support you have given us financially or otherwise. Words can never express how much we appreciate it. I’ll update you in a few days.
God Bless you
Claire
Hello My Dear Family & Friends,
Well deep in Possum Kingdom it is raining today, I went out and checked the back-up power for the STOP sign in case we lose power.
Isn’t the rain so beautiful, God knows just when to send it, I noticed also he put a little chill along with the rain, at least it ain’t snow.
Well still no news just hanging out and waiting. I went to my local doctor on Monday and he increased some of my medications due to the fluid I had building up. I also went to the lab to see the vampires, don’t know when I will hear from that blood work, matter of fact I don’t even know what they were testing for.
Something I would like for each of you to do and that is be tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. This could give you and your family some early warning about liver and other types of problems you may have.
I have been tested and I am negative, it’s a simple blood drop test you do at home and mail in and it is free.
God Bless You All,
Pel
