During transplant....

*****For some reason this didnt post back when it was written 3 1/2 years ago.  I didn't want to erase it so I figured I would just publish it anway.  *****


9/2009-  During Logan's transplant I felt an overwhelming sense of calm. I admit, my first instinct was to feel anxiety but honestly, in the moment, I just couldn't. Apparently all my prayers for peace worked well. So well that I couldn't even make myself feel anxious.

Vidal and I were joined by Cristian and Jaden, my cousin Marilee and her kiddos, and our Pastor, Cynthia. Cristian, Makayla, and Cynthia had some great theological talks and it was so great to have her there to answer their questions. Maranda and Jaden alternated between coloring and just being 4 year olds. But really, all the kids did exceptionally well considering they were stuck in a small anxiety filled room for over five hours.

Logan's nurse came out frequently to let us know at which point they were in surgery and how Logan was doing. I'll never forget the joy and anticipation when they said the kidney was in and they just needed to unclamp. It was just an amazing feeling! Dr Al-Akash and Dr Almond came out at the end to tell us that Logan was doing well and that the kidney was in and he was urinating well but since he has always been a good urinater (urinator??) that it would probably be until the morning before we knew how well the kidney was doing. Our little group rejoiced and thanked God for the wonderful miracle of Logan's new kidney and we prayed for the donor family as well that they would find peace during a time of such great loss. Logan's donor was only 19 years old and I can't imagine what they were going through that day.