UAB

What's UAB you ask? University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. Tom arrived here last night. He is being evaluated for their liver transplant program. It seems that his liver is just not recovering like it needs to. It has been an emotional roller coaster this week waiting to determine where he might go. I must say that this is a wonderful facility. Tom got here about 8:30 last night and by 1:30 am they had performed an X-ray and pulled 2 liters of fluid from Tom's abdomen. Tom has really been struggling with fluid retention the past few weeks which essentially landed him in the hospital 2 weeks ago. The docs determined that the liver was just not doing enough and suggested this plan. Tom will be tested and evaluated over the next days or weeks or whatever (we don't really know) and we're praying will remain until he receives a new liver if that is what he needs.

We continue to be blessed with the support of wonderful family and friends. Tom's friend Dennis rode in the ambulance with Tom while Dennis' wife, Diane followed behind. Toms sister Cathy met them here and spent the night. After spending 13 nights at the hospital with Tom, I spent last night at home and brought the puppies with me. Toms sister Debbie and our niece Meagan met me here and are going to care for the puppies for us. Meagan and her husband have 2 dachshunds of their own along with 2 children so they will have their hands full. Although they have sent me a couple of pictures and I'm wondering if my dogs are going to want to come home - they're looking pretty comfortable.

Toms room here is nice and large. There is plenty of seating, room to move around, a good tv remote and his and her closets! I'll probably stay here most of the week but will address that day by day. They've taken very good care of him so far.

Were asking for prayers that Tom will be accepted for a transplant (if that is what he needs) or whatever it will take for him to be healed.

I'll continue to update the blog with info as I get it.