I.C.U. leaving the ICU!

Rick was released from the ICU yesterday and moved to the IMC (Intermediate Care) unit. :)

Here's the latest from Tuesday/Wednesday:
- Since being admitted to the ICU late Friday night, 19 liters of fluid have been pulled from Rick's body. And he is still experiencing edema (swelling).
- Kidney biopsy results are back. Luckily it is not Wegener's Disease, although the symptoms sure did look like it. Results showed it is GN Nephritis, which basically means a secondary infection (which they believe to be strep) caused the kidney infection, which in turn caused the kidneys and heart to fail due to infection and excessive edema. You know, kinda like the leg bone is connected to the foot bone!
- Rick has had opportunites to be on room air vs. oxygen, his bp is still good (on meds), etc. He is feeling more comfortable, and hoping to feel human very soon.

Our focus in now turning Sick Rick back to Well Rick. Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers. Rick thinks they all started "kicking in around late Monday." We ask that you continue to pray for his strength and healing. Please pray for my mom as well. She's not feeling too great this week, and I know she's running herself into the ground. At least she scheduled her next echocardiogram for Wednesday.