Pelham’s blood test this am revealed improvement in his kidney function, so he was discharged home this afternoon. YAHOO! He is still very short of breath and having pain, but I think he is better, even he does not think so. We have to follow up at MUSC in Charleston in the next couple of weeks. Maybe in a few days he will feel like dropping a line or two on the blog. Thank you all again.

Claire

Pelham was moved to med surg floor today. He still has the chest tube in place and is having lots of pain. A nephrologist, Dr. Din was called in today because his kidney function is not very good. He thinks maybe it is caused by the antirejection medications he is taking and the massive fluid volume depletion from the numerous thoracentesis he has experienced the last few weeks. Hopefully the chest tube will be removed tomorrow and he can get up and get moving. He has pain and shortness of breath with the least bit of exertion at this point. Pelham’s strong faith in God and the support and friendship he has with all of you will comfort him and see him through. Keep those prayers coming and Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Claire

August 15, 2007

Pelham got out of sugery yesterday about 1730 and went to the Intensive Care Unit, he had a bad first few hours post surgery, but once the pain med was increased, it was tolerable. Depending on how he progresses today, they may move him to a step down unit for further obseration. He sends all his love and wants to thank each and every one of you. Thank you all for your prayers and concerns through our journey. God Bless You

Claire

Hey Folks,

I will be having my surgery on Tuesday,August 14, 2007 at AnMed Main Hospital in Anderson at 1230hrs. I will be admitted at 1030hrs. The surgery is to be around two hours long, I will either go to intensive care or a regular room. Thank you for your concerns, thoughts and most of all your prayers for my family and myself.

God Bless You,

Lightning