1.25.09 'A Praise God Day'

Today was a Praise God Day for sure. I'm so happy that I could just run around the hospital with joy!! Rand's Creatine counts came down, his liver enzymes are down, there is no fluid on his heart left over and the tube will probably come out tomorrow. They did an echo cardiogram of his heart and it's working perfectly. His vitals are perfect, he's eating great and took two long walks today. See what I mean....if I could do cartwheels I would!! I was praising God all the way home tonight and my heart is so happy!! He is retaining a large amount of fluids in his legs and feet....he actually has chubby legs just like me!! Tee hee!! But, they have given him about 15 bags of fluids in the last 5 days and feel that is definitely the problem. So, is there any doubt at all that God answers our prayers!!! We are so overwhelmingly grateful for this day of good news. The "team" meets tomorrow to regroup, look at all the tests, and come up with a plan for what is next. He will also have a ultrasound of his shoulders, arms and legs to check for blood clots. We are so believing and praying that we can go on with transplant if this is in God's plan. He knows what course is best and we are totally relying on Him to give the doctor's divine wisdom in making that plan of action exactly what it should be. I'm going to bed tonight just so thankful and happy and Rand is so peaceful and ready for the next part of the journey....definitely God's grace upon us. Love you all more than you know!! Be sure to give God a shout of praise and thankfulness for the prayers that were answered. Love, Rand and Joanie