It was suggested to me that I start a blog page so that everyone can keep informed on the progress of this new adventure in my life. I apoligize now for all the rambling I will probably do. I have never been much for putting my thoughts into words. So here it goes.

As many of you may or may not know I have been working on getting all my testing done for the transplant for the last 9 months or so. I am hoping to start this next phase at the end of this month. I have an appointment in Wichita on Tuesday Feb. 10th. At this appointment I will either get the final go ahead or a new plan to work with.

Believe me, I know this all seems really quick after the passing of my dad, but I know with all my heart this is what he would have wanted me to do. Dad had his transplant 13 years ago this month. In those 13 years he lived his life for every day. He had a wonderfull transplant experience and I expect no less. I know dad will be with both Deanna and I as we go through this and everything will be great.

Deanna has graciously agreed to donate one of her kidneys to me. And after two days of testing and lots of "pee" collections we found out that we were a 5 out of 6 match. This is the next best thing to perfect as siblings can get. Goes to show you don't have to look alike to have deep blood ties. In Dec. I had a Drs. PA ask me if Deanna was going to donate one or two kidneys. I just had to laugh and said "well I think she needs to keep one". I think what made it so funny was she was serious and I am not sure she ever got what she said.

Well we have lots of plans already in the works for how things will happen but I will let you know them after the 10th.


Danna