Interesting...

...as the pieces to this whole puzzle begin to come together. Very interesting.

On rounds the surgeon just nodded his head and said, "Its all beginning to make sense." Then he went on to explain to me how the blood clot related to or contributed to that pesky plural effusion on the left side of Ash that just didn't want to dry up. Something about the lymphatic system, the thoracic duct, and the path they send the fluid in the body through that has a lot to do with the left vein that is now sporting a healthy sized blood clot. I called Dave and repeated the info to him and he too agree that its all beginning to make sense now. Glad they both understand cause I'm still a little in the dark about the explanation,but the surgeon said in his opinion there is no reason not continue with the transfer tomorrow and that part made me smile. Still hoping theres a bed available!

Al's team lost their game this morning and now Dave, Al, and Chelsea(Allie's best friend) are on their way to Blake's tournament over in Lufkin. Blake's happy cause he's playing ball. Dave's happy cause he gets to go watch. Al's happy cause her and Chelsea are together, and I'm happy just knowing all that. Ash and I are hanging out waiting on the phone call that lets us know they threw the first pitch. Then we will sit and listen by phone to the play by play for the rest of the afternoon. We are starting to pack a few things and have begun to organize, but are a little hesitant to be too happy or too busy with it because it could fall through. It was originally scheduled for today, but didn't happen so if tomorrow doesn't happen I will be disappointed but not too surprised. The first calls will be made at 7a.m to see if there is a spot for her and then the crew will be in the air by 9:30 and arrive in Omaha to pick us up about 12. I really, really hope this can take place cause that means that Ash will be smiling at her daddy's face by tomorrow evening. I'm so excited to see how she recovers once the family is around. I just think its going to make her feel better.

I would just like to add: So life's not perfect for us, but it sure is blessed. I think the important thing about our struggles is that we have learned to be thankful. Our hearts are more grateful than they have ever been and even on the hard days we won't forget that God is still good. No matter what other's may say. We make mistakes, but know we are forgiven. You are too. Thats what is so incredible about our God. He loves us in spite of ourselves. The good, the bad, and the ugly! Have a great day.