FAQ = Frequently Anticipated Questions
This post is a public service announcement that will hopefully answer most of your questions.
Q: How is Tim doing?
A: He is recovering well. He should be ready to travel home in a few days.
Q: When are you coming home?
A: We are planning on leaving Phoenix early Thursday morning.
Q: Will Tim still be the donor?
A: We don't know. His viability for being a donor will need to be re-evaluated.
Q: Do you have another donor?
A: Yes, we have some other people who have shown interest in being a donor.
Q: When will the transplant take place?
A: We have no idea. A new donor takes at least six to eight weeks from initial screening. Tim can be re-evaluated in about two months.
Q: How is Missy doing?
A: Physically, she is about the same. She still has issues with her energy level and retaining fluid. She puts up a pretty good front sometimes. Emotionally, she is drained. It was very tough being this close to having the transplant done.
Q: What is next?
A: I wish we knew. After we get back home, we will spend a lot of time with Joy. I will go back to work. Missy will make preparations for the coming school year. She will continue with her weekly infusion treatments. Baylor and Mayo will continue monitoring her progress.
Q: How long can Missy wait until having the transplant?
A: She needs the transplant as soon as possible. The effect on her liver is slow-acting at this point. Her MELD score is 15, a long way from receiving a deceased donor liver. The infusion treatments have slowed down the damage to her lungs. The effectiveness of those treatments could diminish at any time, and any further damage cannot be reversed.
Q: What can be done to help Missy?
A: Pray, pray, pray. Pray that Tim will heal completely from his surgery. Pray that another donor can be found if necessary. Pray that Missy can maintain her strength. Pray that finances can be found to pay for further donor screening and a return trip to Arizona. Most of our insurance allotment and fundraising balance has been used for this trip. Pray that Missy will be able to work enough to maintain her insurance which is covering the transplant process. Pray for continued encouragement.
Q: How about those Rangers?
A: They are playing well right now, aren't they?
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