Pittsburgh Day 6

This morning Judy and Tammi took the shuttle while I updated the story and then I drove in to get them. We had to wait a long time to be discharged and while waiting we had a long visit with the Cardiac Social Worker. We found out that we can not stay at the family house when we come back unless it is mandated by the doctors that she is that close. (It is for short term stay, or mandated) This was rather upsetting to Judy because she is liking it here now. We will have a whole new search when we get back. This is a bit discouraging although, I know that everything will settle down when the stress of all of this is less and, we have made a lot of friends here who want to help. ( We are going to be doing some massive fund raising while they are in Pittsburgh). Well.... Melissa finally got out of the hospital at 3pm today. We came back to the family house and fixed up a bit. Then we went to the Pittsburgh Aviary to look at birds, it was a small diversion. The lady there told us where to eat, but it was not so good. We drove around Pittsburgh to look at the sights, and let me tell you.....it is difficult being the driver with 3 live navigators and two hand held navigators. I do need to offer the people of Pittsburgh an apology for my driving. I ran 2 red lights, went down the streets the wrong way, had people honking at me and I totally never know what lane to be in. I am sure the streets will be safer for all of you on Saturday. Although we all thought my bad driving was comical, it was not what Melissa had in mind for fun. She is still feeling a little shaky from the steroids and looking a little down. Actually down right sad. Melissa has the hardest decisions to make and is reeling with apprehension. Mind you, she has not even been accepted yet. The risks of taking a chance on surgery are scary and the risks of doing nothing are scary. Judy is completely overwhelmed about how it will all work out. Melissa's life, where they will live, how she will get around in this strange city and what will happen to her job while she is gone. I wish I knew the answers, but all we can do is pray........ Please continue your prayers and good thoughts. Thank you all for the notes. T