Here we are in Memphis at the hospital. He has been admitted and already had 1 test run. The surgery is scheduled for some time Monday, don't really know when yet.

Yesterday he had a really good day, especially after all of the travelling. The last day of testing in Florida really tired him out and he was pretty weak coming home. But we both slept well Thursday night and had lots of energy yesterday.

Today his blood pressure is very low and he's weak and cold. Haven't seen a doctor yet, and since his regular heart doc is on vacation, we don't know who he will see this time.

Usually we are on the 2nd floor when we are here, but this time we are on the 3rd floor. We thought it was kind of strange but since it's for oral surgery, didn't really think too much about it. But, as he was being wheeled down the hall we saw the sign that said he was in the Heart Failure Unit. Kind of sad that he has deteriorated this much, even though we can both tell it.

I think he has made the decision to get the pump implant. He asked 4 of his 5 kids for some input and only Mary-Rose has voiced an opinion. The boys have all just said to let them know what he decides. He hasn't talked to Aimee yet and I don't know if he is going to ask Em and Ryan. It's not a decision anyone else can make for him and I think he understands that as well. It's just a big step either way.

I'll keep posting throughout the week-end.