02/19/2017
I can't believe how quickly the last 6 months have passed. I have not had much to post as all is going well. Just had my 6 month checkup and doctor feels all is going well and the recent hiccup in my numbers was probably caused by the flu. I can not express my gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers over the last several years for all of you. I wanted to share a personal story of faith. On July 11,2016, I patiently waited for Dr. Lacerda to enter the room to review my progress but had no clue this would happen. Dr Lacerda entered and gave me great praise for doing so well and doing everything as instructed. He went on to say that the hospital was preforming more transplants than any previous year. He then when on to explain that the previous procedures they performed had eliminated many of the complications I had experienced and that my labs had been steady for 6 months now. I felt pretty good at this point ....... then he said " I think I am going to dicuss with the transplant committee tomorrow about placing you on the inactive list" WHAT????. He went on to explain that he felt bad having me handcuffed to staying in the Indy area and this would allow me more freedom (travel more than 3 hours away from the hospital and not have my phone on 24/7). My heart sunk... He said it would only be a discussion at this point and then he would make the final decision based on their guidance. Sheri (my coordinator) would let me know what was decided. After two days of not hearing anything I decided to call Sheri. Her voicemail stated she would be out of the office until Monday which made me even more anxious. I sent her an email Monday asking for an update. I knew she would be busy and may not respond right away. The following morning she sent me an email, she stated she would let me know what was discussed and any action taken after the committee meeting that day. On Wednesday, now 10 days after my initial visit, she notified me that Dr Lacerda had decided not to discuss it with the committee and wait another month or two. It had been a long 10 days of uncertainty. I don't know what made Dr Lacerda change his mind but was thankful he did. Little did I fully understand what was at work. Friday we decided to go with some friends to a campground about an hour and half away. After a nice evening of cooking out, a swim in the pool and a couple of hours of some intense cards my phone rings. 12:43am just getting ready for bed. 3-1-7-9-4-8 Why is the hospital calling me this late? Mr. Osler? Yes..... We have a potential donor match we need to you to come to the hospital. I was the third potential match and it was a positive match!!!!!!!! I knew it was God's plan and his will for that day. "With God all things are possible". I look forward to what he has planned for me now. God Bless and please share.
