Thank You Lord and Piedmont Hospital

Some may know already, some may not....I had liver transplant surgery December 15th, 2007 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Two months later I'm doing "exceedingly, abundantly, above all" that anyone could hope for. The team on duty for my 4 1/2 days there were hand-picked by the Father to take care of me. My surgeon, nurses, physical therapist, all have commented on how well I have done. They have called me the unofficial "poster boy" for the transplant unit.
My lab work is doing better every week, they have reduced the dosage on one of the anti-rejection medicines already, my glucose readings are great, blood pressure is staying in the 128/70 range, my pulse is around 68-72, and I weigh now the same as when I was in high school (no fluid on the tummy). God is great and greatly to be praised....I have lots of bragging to do, Him first, then Piedmont, then Costco Wholesale. Costco has kept my job open until I can return March 1st, my pharmacist there saved me some money on two prescription substitutions that Piedmont agreed to (insurance matter). SunTrust Bank might not know it, but I am one wealthy man. When you have your next doctor's appointment, ask them to do the liver enzyme test. If they are higher than normal, lose some weight, exercise more, eat more fish and chicken, and ask questions about any prescriptions given. A lot of the medicines given now have liver concerns and the disclaimers given will mention "not to be taken by liver patients". Do your homework and don't be afraid to tell the doctor "Find something else that will do the same job".
I wish I had done that with my diabetes and cholesterol medicines, both had listed liver side effects...too late for me, but not for you.

My Wife The World Traveler

Irma is returning from Germany, France, and Spain after ten days. She went with a team of ministers to the European Theological Seminary to do a week-long seminar on Children's Ministry. We will be posting pictures soon....digital cameras have come a long way, thank you Canon and Nikon. Teaching and training children (and children's workers) has been a passion for us for 20+ years. I do puppets, lights and sound...you name it. Irma does object lessons, illusion, chemistry tricks, balloon animals. Seeing children accept the Lord and then watching them grow is something that money can't buy. The rewards here are great but to hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant..." it is the most fun a grown person can have, trying to stay one step ahead of a bunch of elementary school children. It keeps us young....I'm the youngest guy with grey hair you'll ever meet. One person asked me recently if Dick Clark calls me for daily encouragement.