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
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