I just spoke with Phred and can report that the e-cards are coming through. (I think he really enjoys getting them so if you haven't sent one yet, please do so.) I wish I would have thought to read him all the messages from this thread but like all good ideas they sometimes come to me too late. He has had a few tests (emphasis on few) but little time with the doctors and no real feedback on what, if anything they are finding. He had a visitor there, so I didn't want to take up too much time. He says he believes he will be there for a couple days, but again it is hard to tell when he is not getting much information.