Wednesday update

Hello Everyone, Today Alan got one of his chest tubes removed, his epidural removed, his catheter removed, and all of the IV's except the ones with antibiotics. He walked 36 laps early afternoon and 18 more at 8:30p, for a total of 3 miles. WOW!! I walked with him tonight and a doctor fell into step beside him, and said "Are you Mr. Wolf? They told me I would see you walking a lot." Everyone is cheering him on, it is really heartwarming.

Since he is not getting anymore pain medicine through the epidural, he is taking tylenol and oxycodone through the pic (piq?) line they put in during the wee hours of the night, from 1a to 2a to be exact. Since he won't automatically be getting the pain meds, he will have to pay attention and as he starts to feel pain ask for medicine so it won't get too bad.

His surgeon Dr. Shu Lin said that Friday would be the earliest he could go home, but that is not a definite.

We have had some amazing nurses and think that is God's doing. They have been angels. Amanda and Claire, if you read this, Thanks Again.

We have met many families who have not been as fortunate as we have. Their loved ones are still in ICU fighting for their lives, please pray for them, they have touched our lives. Also please continue to pray for the donor family that gave Alan a second chance. We do not take it lightly, and give God all the Glory and Gratitude because with him all things are possible.

I have stayed at the hospital all night the past two nights. Traci is staying with her Daddy tonight and I bet I will sleep very soundly. I am tired.

Traci and Mark have been so supportive, we could not have made it through this without them. We also thank all of you, Gail and Bob for coming and being with us during the surgery and ICU, and the rest of you for staying in touch and lifting us up in prayer. God has honored your prayers.

Alan is feeling very good and happy about his progress. He said he hopes he can be an inspiration to someone else. He is an inspiration to me. I look forward to making many more memories.

I am off to sleepyland. Good Night. Judy