Five Days til Freedom

I wasn't sure how many people were still checking this, but every now and then someone says they have; so, here's what's new. In five days, John will have the green light to resume his life. He can return to driving, work, church and running. This will be two weeks earlier than the original two month recovery plan, so he should ease his way back. (we'll see how he does with "easing":) The doctors have been reducing his anti-rejection drugs; he had his staples (all 100) out two weeks ago and he now goes to the transplant clinic every other week. Flunctuations in his blood pressure and magnesium levels, and some tremors in his hands are still a challenge but everything else looks great. Last week John walked 50 miles! He's trying to walk as many miles as he would ordinarily run in a week. He's also on his eighth book. You now have a picture of what he's doing most days. Besides the walking and the reading, he is keeping up with things at work and church. His partner, Terry Collins, comes over and walks with him as well as his second counselor in the bishopric, Lynn Rector, who lives in our neighborhood. We've also had several visitors. As long as you're healthy and no one else in your house has been sick - you're welcome to visit. We can't thank all of you enough for your good thoughts and prayers. The success of the surgery and his speedy recovery have been amazing and we know why. There is power in faith and prayer.