Activation Pending.......

We have received 2 calls today saying they are trying to get everything up to date and in order so they can activate Alan next week. We just heard the term activate when we got here this week. It means he will be put in the system and the search and wait for his new lungs begins in earnest.

We both cried. It is very emotional. I can't put it into words. We said a prayer together to thank God, and ask that he continue to be with us. We definitely know it has been his hand at work since this process began. He has not shut a single door, but thrown them wide open, and we are walking through knowing God IS Indeed With Us.

The Social Worker called after I had taken Alan to the fitness center for his part time job as they put it (work out and lectures).
Matt, the Social Worker, asked what kind of support system we had. I told him a daughter, son-in-law, grandkids who are phenomenal and an unbelievable number of family and friends that are praying, staying in touch, encouraging us, and volunteering to come if we need you. All of you are priceless.

The Social Worker did also say that it is good to have people here during the surgery. We will be able to see Alan for a few moments at a time, but that for him to hear our voices and see our faces would be a real boost for him.

Hugs till next post, Judy

We Are In Durham!!!

Hello Everyone, We relocated to Durham to begin the transplant process on Sunday. Traci and Lane helped us move, or should I say, they did most of the loading and unloading and unpacking. What a help! Lane worked really hard. On Monday Alan had an appointment at the Pepsico Fitness Center at 12:30pm. They did an introduction/orientation to let us know what they would be doing and what would be expected of him. Alan will be going Mon thru Fri from 12:30pm - 4:30pm. He will exercise with rest periods between and then attend various lectures. Tomorrow he has appointments at the clinic for lab work and to see the pulmonologist, so he doesn't have to go to the fitness center. He comes home VERY tired.

I went to the grocery store yesterday, and cooked dinner for us last night. Today we feel like we are getting into a routine. We are waiting, hoping, and praying for the moment they say he is on the list. It could be a couple of weeks, maybe longer. They are not real forthcoming with information, it is just waiting, doing everything the ask us to do, and asking God for patience.

We are having trouble with our email. Hopefully we will get it resolved soon.

Thanks to each of you for the phone calls, posts on this blog, and cards. We are grateful for each of you. Please continue to stay in touch, it means a lot to us. Hugs, Alan & Judy