Well we were going to keep it on the down low because of what happened last time but David decided we needed to share for prayer! (ok I made up that little term but I like it!)
We have a new chain....a new date....and Lord willing a new kidney for David on SEPTEMBER 5TH.
Yes it is a little over a month away....yes it will be the longest month wait EVER...but thankfully David and I are both really busy at work the month of August so hopefully that will keep our minds occupied.
This is a local chain and that is about all we know. I don't know how big it is....I don't know anything more. But I know God has said let's plan this out so that is what we are doing AND He is giving us time to prepare!
We again would love your prayers...specifically that no one pulls out of the chain, no one in the chain gets sick in the next month, and final cross-matching blood work stays the same so the chain doesn't break.
Pray for our friend Karen who is donating on behalf of David that God will keep her strong and work out all the details on her end as well!
Another Praise is that our friend Jeff, who David sat next to at Hemo dialysis just had his transplant on Tuesday and is doing VERY WELL! It is so encouraging to know that he is dialysis free and has a chance at new life! We are so happy for Jeff and pray a quick and speedy recovery for him!
More details to come I am sure but for now please pray that September 5th WILL happen!!
Thanks,
David and Alice
Friday, July 25, 2014
Friday, July 11, 2014
Updates are hard to do......
I once again have failed to update because basically there is no update. People ask all the time "Have you heard about when David may get another transplant?" We know people mean well and we don't mind anyone asking at all but the answer is very simple.....No.
We have not heard from OSU transplant since April 23rd when they called to tell us the transplant was cancelled. We have not heard anything. This is not untypical. I guess we could call them and ask if they are working on something or if they have any leads but that is just not our way of doing things. We know that when God provides a kidney for David we will know about it.
Don't get me wrong we are not being passive about the whole thing. We continue to pray and hold our phones close to us waiting on that call but we also realize there are MANY other people out there waiting on a transplant and we are not the only ones they are trying to find a match for.
Great news.....one of our friends from Hemo dialysis -in center dialysis (they guy that sat next to David) recently got in contact with David and he is scheduled for a transplant with the paired donor exchange program in just a few weeks. We are thrilled for him!!! Please pray for him and his donors and everything will work out and for his recovery. His name is Jeff.
Life has had it's ups and downs for us. We were able to take our vacation after all. (when we thought David was getting a transplant we thought we would have to cancel it). It was a great week at the beach and we look forward to returning there again next year!!
Alice was able to go out on a banana boat with good friends and then David and I both went out on a jet ski for a 1/2 hour. David loved the jet ski.....I got a little motion sick on it!
We collected a lot of shells, got to see some local history, and basically relaxed on the beach!
The summer is flying by. I am teaching summer school 4 days a week and doing lot's of photo-shoots. David has been busy with work, mowing for the church and home (Bless the person who invented riding mowers!) we just wrapped up Vacation Bible School at church. We have been spending quite a bit of time with family!
I am also switching grades! I have finally, after 8.5 years moved on to 2nd grade! It was a God thing and I am really excited. I will miss my partner in crime Gina, but we will always be great friends. We are still right by each other. That woman has gotten me through a lot this year and I thank God every day for her! God knew I needed a friend like her in my life!
David turned 34 on Father's day!! It was the day after we got back from vacation so we went over to his Dad's house for a little get together with all of David's siblings! It was fun!
Like I mentioned earlier I wish I could give a grand update on where we are with a transplant but the truth is we have no clue.
This Saturday (tomorrow) is the Dash for Donation. I was going to get a team together but due to the whole thing with the transplant and as busy as I have been at work I never got it all together in time. So I am doing the Dash with my sister and David's mom, step-dad, sister, and nephew are coming up for it. Hopefully next year I will get my act together to actually organize our team again.
Hopefully my next update will be one with news but until then thank you for your prayers and support!!
Love,
David and Alice
We have not heard from OSU transplant since April 23rd when they called to tell us the transplant was cancelled. We have not heard anything. This is not untypical. I guess we could call them and ask if they are working on something or if they have any leads but that is just not our way of doing things. We know that when God provides a kidney for David we will know about it.
Don't get me wrong we are not being passive about the whole thing. We continue to pray and hold our phones close to us waiting on that call but we also realize there are MANY other people out there waiting on a transplant and we are not the only ones they are trying to find a match for.
Great news.....one of our friends from Hemo dialysis -in center dialysis (they guy that sat next to David) recently got in contact with David and he is scheduled for a transplant with the paired donor exchange program in just a few weeks. We are thrilled for him!!! Please pray for him and his donors and everything will work out and for his recovery. His name is Jeff.
Life has had it's ups and downs for us. We were able to take our vacation after all. (when we thought David was getting a transplant we thought we would have to cancel it). It was a great week at the beach and we look forward to returning there again next year!!
Alice was able to go out on a banana boat with good friends and then David and I both went out on a jet ski for a 1/2 hour. David loved the jet ski.....I got a little motion sick on it!
We collected a lot of shells, got to see some local history, and basically relaxed on the beach!
The summer is flying by. I am teaching summer school 4 days a week and doing lot's of photo-shoots. David has been busy with work, mowing for the church and home (Bless the person who invented riding mowers!) we just wrapped up Vacation Bible School at church. We have been spending quite a bit of time with family!
I am also switching grades! I have finally, after 8.5 years moved on to 2nd grade! It was a God thing and I am really excited. I will miss my partner in crime Gina, but we will always be great friends. We are still right by each other. That woman has gotten me through a lot this year and I thank God every day for her! God knew I needed a friend like her in my life!
David turned 34 on Father's day!! It was the day after we got back from vacation so we went over to his Dad's house for a little get together with all of David's siblings! It was fun!
Like I mentioned earlier I wish I could give a grand update on where we are with a transplant but the truth is we have no clue.
This Saturday (tomorrow) is the Dash for Donation. I was going to get a team together but due to the whole thing with the transplant and as busy as I have been at work I never got it all together in time. So I am doing the Dash with my sister and David's mom, step-dad, sister, and nephew are coming up for it. Hopefully next year I will get my act together to actually organize our team again.
Hopefully my next update will be one with news but until then thank you for your prayers and support!!
Love,
David and Alice
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