A Change of Seasons

Sunday, April 5/09
The days are just beginning to warm up. Winter has been hanging on here but It is finally showing signs of spring. The snow is melting and the sun is shining. I guess I feel like this long, difficult experience that Scott and I have had is finally showing signs of ending just like the winter. Scott has been in the hospital for the entire winter. He was admitted to the hospital on November 13, 2008. At least he only missed a long, cold, snowy winter. It looks like he might be able to come home and enjoy the change of the seasons - literally and figuartively!
I have asked the doctors what needs to happen before Scott can come home. He needs to be stronger, eating well and moving well. That is coming bit by bit. His immune system needs to be at acceptable levels - it's gradually getting better. It would be nice if his kidneys started working but he can come in to the hospital 3X/week for dialysis. He doesn't need to be an inpatient for that. So, without further complications, I really feel that Scott is really on the homestretch!
Today Scott was dehydrated from not drinking enough and days of stomach troubles but he really worked hard at drinking and eating better today. He also asked me to help him get up and walk yesterday and today because the physiotherapist doesn't work weekends. He did great! It is easy to measure improvements when you walk a certain distance. It is coming. The new heart is great! It will just take time now. I just wish I knew how much:)