Update from Kathy re: Tom - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2008 08:50 PM, CST

[Guest guest]

Great news! Tom got out of the hospital this evening! Yes, I'm as surprised as everyone else, but what a great Christmas gift. He was having a really bad day, and he hadn't seen any of the transplant team doctors in several days, so he called me in a frustrated state. I called the hospital and requested that one of the team doctors pay a visit. When he witnessed Tom's progress the doctor was not happy that Tom hadn't been released already. Larry was also released this afternoon. What a happy day! Now I just need to figure out how to keep Tom compliant with all the doctor's orders...he's really good about things like taking his medications, but not so good about drinking his Gatorade. I need to come up with some good threats!

I need to run out to the store to pick up a few things we need at home as Tom recovers. I'm sure he'll post on this site tomorrow. In the meantime prayers of thanksgiving are definitely in order.Kathy

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