He Shall Sustain Thee

Jason was admitted to St. Luke's on Monday to undergo evaluation for transplant.  Before he had even settled in with the tv remote, someone arrived to take him for a chest x-ray.  A whirlwind of activity followed with a myriad of tests and a constant flow of medical teams into his room.  We told the story of his health history over and over again.  As the test results came back, each medical team visited with positive results.  He was eventually cleared for transplant by cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, endocrinology, and hematology.  We grew more hopeful by the hour.
Around noon on Tuesday, we met the transplant surgeon for the first time.  Although she was extremely kind and genuine, the news she delivered was devastating.  She told us the transplant team had decided the risks associated with surgery and recovery were too high for Jason.  They were concerned about him falling after surgery, since the new kidney wouldn't be well-protected.  She also expressed concern about bleeding since Jason's on a blood thinner for a clotting disorder.  Finally, she indicated that the anti-rejection medication could exacerbate his memory issues, and impact his quality of life.
We returned home later that evening to a little boy eager for news of his dad.  We have been trying to process and come to terms with our profound disappointment.  We appreciate your continued prayers for peace and strength.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." (Psalm 55:22)