Full Steam Ahead

The date that had been staring at me on the calendar for weeks finally arrived yesterday.  We spent a full day at St. Luke's in Kansas City.  We started the morning in an educational class absorbing general information about kidney transplants.  Our next appointment was with our own personal transplant coordinator.  She went over Jason's health history and more details that were specific to him being considered as a candidate.  After a stop in the lab for bloodwork, we had an appointment with a financial specialist, followed by a meeting with a social worker.

The national average time on a waiting list is three to five years, while this hospital's time is closer to just one year.  Our coordinator told us that one patient was placed on the waiting list, and received a kidney the very next day!  She told us there was even a possibility that Jason could have a transplant before he reached the point of needing dialysis.  

As part of the continuing evaluation process, Jason will be admitted to St. Luke's next Monday.  He will stay for three or four days while being seen by physicians and undergoing further testing.  We are making arrangements so that I can stay there with him during this time.

We feel blessed to be surrounded by unfailing support and concern.  We appreciate all the prayers on our behalf.  The road ahead doesn't seem nearly as steep since we're being held up on every side.

"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory." (Ephesians 3:20-21a)