closer.

I received a call from my transplant coordinator yesterday. She said that the surgeons in Tucson had received and reviewed my renal scan. Everything looked good and they decided which kidney they would remove and give to Molly. She then started asking me about dates and when we could make it down to AZ for the surgery reference work and our care takers schedules. I told her tomorrow!! We are fortunate to be in the situation that we are in when it comes to work and the people that are able to take care of us after the surgery. I can't imagine having to go through this with the added pressure of taking off work and finding people that can take care of us after the transplant. This is one of those times i feel blessed to have the job i do. Working for mother government at times can suck. But mostly it is a good thing.

So it looks like May 12 will be our surgery date. We still have a few more pre-op tests that we have to finish. Molly and i will have to be in Tucson a week prior to the transplant to do all these tests and meet with the anesthesiologist. She was scheduled for dialysis May 4. This Friday we meet with the surgeons from Tucson as they are up here in clinic and we can ask them if she can hold off a couple more weeks and just wait for the transplant.

I can't tell you how excited we are to get this done! I have heard so many people say so many different things about our situation. Someone asked me, well what if you have a kid one day and they need your kidney? All i can think about is that my sister needs my kidney now. I am not going to spend my life living in what if's. All i know that is guaranteed is right now and if i can help Molly get back to a semi normal life then it is not even a question for me. This has been one of the easiest decisions i have ever had to make.

Thank you to everyone that has donated to Molly's give forward site. I am overwhelmed by the support shown.  I am so lucky to know so many amazing people. Thank you to all my friends and family that have donated and sent prayers, positive thoughts, white light...i really believe it all helped make this all possible.
To all my NATCA Brothers and Sisters, a big thank you!!! Our union is the best union on the planet. Thank you for showing my family the solidarity that i get to see everyday. We could not have done this without you guys :)

More to come on Friday after we meet with the surgeons. Until then i will be all jacked up on a gallon of water a day and making sure to wash my hands 50 times a day so that i don't get sick!!!!