Neal was not discharged after all this afternoon. His white count is still good, 9.1, but his prograf numbers were a little high. Prograf is the drug given to help the cells graf. The staff needs to figure out the correct dose for his body. They think they will have it figured out by tomorrow. He also had a T.E.E. (transesophogeal echogradiogram) to make sure there was no bacteria hiding behind the heart valves. The test was negative.
We received another stack of mail today, lots of personal cards, Valentine/Get Well cards from Whitney’s 2nd grade class and thanks to Tracy the 1st graders at Lincoln Elementary in South Haven. We are blessed, overwhelmed and encouraged by everyone’s concern and prayers.
We have also appreciated having visitors. Our dear friends from Holland, MI came, the doctor whose family I stayed with in December and a couple we have met through mutual friends that is on day 83 of his transplant.
Join us in praying for a smooth discharge tomorrow!
On the journey,
Trish
Praying that they kick Neal out of the hospital tomorrow! So glad you received the Lincoln cards. I know the kids had a great time making them (1st graders love an excuse to make cards) and they had TONS of questions about Dr. Neal. 🙂 I especially enjoyed the comment about how good Neal looks without hair! Priceless.