This Is Where It's At

You can go with this...

Or you can go with that...

This post begins with another commercial reference. The inspiration came from our rental car choice in Phoenix.

I'm not sure Missy has spent enough time in the 'hood. Although a ride in the Weinermobile would be kind of cool, I think we'll stick with the Soul for now.

This relates to our transplant journey. We have ideas that we would like to see to get us through this process, but it isn't always what God has in mind. We were hoping that this week would be the time of my screening to be a donor. Instead, we are in Phoenix for some follow-up appointments for Missy. We are still waiting for the screening process to continue for our second donor candidate. This one is going very slowly as one doctor is taking a while to get some necessary records together.

Our delay, though unwanted, will allow for some ease in the future. I will be able to be there for Missy as her caregiver. That wouldn't be the case if I was the donor. Also, the transplant will take place in June at the earliest. This will allow Joy to be done with school and make her care much easier.

We did have a blessing on the way out to Phoenix. Missy has the type of personality where she can strike up a conversation with anybody. She talked with another lady waiting for the plane, and has someone else praying for her as a result. She also talked to the lady sitting next to her on the first part of our flight. That lady got off the plane in San Antonio, and we stayed for the flight to Phoenix. One of the flight attendants came up to Missy between flights. She handed Missy some money and said it was from the lady who sat next to Missy. We had never met this lady before, but she gave Missy $100 because she felt led to do so. While on the flight, she also took Missy's name and said that she would put Missy on her prayer list. We truly appreciated the money, but the prayers are worth much more. Thank you very much, Carolyn. May God bless your generosity.

I haven't posted in a while because there really isn't much else to say. We are still waiting. I will post more information as it becomes available.