Susan Update - Dr. Trulock said the magic words, "Susan will be getting out of the hospital next Friday." Hooray! She is getting by on room air, (like we do). Rebecca (Social Worker) informed Susan that she is Barnes-Jewish lung transplant number 1178. (I just call her 8) Today she walked at her target speed for 18 minutes. We celebrated by ordering Papa John's Pizza and bread sticks and watching a video. It was like being home for the evening except .......
We are thankful for all the things we have been blessed with. God is good. We are praying for friends and relatives in need. Good night.

Susan Update - This was another really good day for Susan. She passed her swallow test, which means that she can now eat solid foods for the first time in a month. Think mashed potatoes and gravy and breakfast items. Good times! She walked about 800 feet, and did an 8 hour wean from the ventilator. She is sleeping peacefully now. We want to thank the donor and the donor's family for the gift of life. Please pray for comfort for them. The Lord has been good to us. Goodnight.

Susan Update - Today was a work day for Susan. She walked, and did 4 hours PVS time on the ventilator. After having a stint inserted into her Gall Bladder yesterday, the pain a and swelling went down measurably. Things are going much smoother today despite a tough headache that lasted most of the day. Susan would like to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, visits, prayers and well wishes. 

I would like to add that I appreciate the continued support so many of you continue to show me, and my family.

Thanks to all at Social Strata for the get well card.  It was very thoughtful.