On our way to Indy...

I finished physical therapy today. Still pretty weak, but have a group of exercises I can do at home to build on. Will have to just keep at it.
They removed 4.7 liters of fluid first thing this morning. Usually they will only take 4 liters, but this doctor said to get 5 as long as my blood pressure didn't drop too much. My breathing immediately felt better and I could watch my stomach go down. My walking is a little bit easier without that much fluid. Whew! Dr. Adrian is going to set it up so that I can do these fluid drains outpatient from now on. The nurse said that some people come in as often as once a week to get drained so that's more promising for me -- knowing I can get drained without time in the hospital. And it only takes a couple of hours.
I have so many mixed feelings about tomorrow. I got to some low, scary moments this weekend and I don't hang out in those places very well. So today I worked all day on getting to my happy, positive place tomorrow so that I can take whatever news I receive and not fall apart.
Pastor Elaina came and brought me communion and we prayed together. Mostly we prayed that I would qualify for a transplant, but if I don't, that God shows me a different direction. I know all of you are praying for me and I thank you. Please pray for Melodee also as she hears the news - help us to remember everything they say (we're taping it)and help us to deal with the news, whether good or bad.

I will probably not be making phone calls tomorrow because there are too many people to call. Mel or I will try to post after the appointment as soon as we can. Then, I GO HOME!!! after two weeks and for the first time, I will not have to work. I can focus on myself, my boys, relaxing, and summer sunshine. I am so looking forward to sitting on my back porch and just hanging out.
While here, I have made arrangements for a visiting nurse service to come to the house and help me with various things that I can't do for myself. And I have the info about Careline (I've fallen and I can't get up)so I don't end up on the floor with no one home and have no one to help me get up. These arrangements will relieve me quite a bit so I will have to rely on the boys less.
I will let you know if meals or anything else is needed. many of you have offered and when the need is there, I will let you know.
Thanks for helping me stay positive. I will need that positive attitude as I move forward down this path called life.

Love to all,
Lenette