John said this today, and yes, it has been great!!
John did not need dialysis again today, and we are hopeful that his kidneys are finally “waking up”! We will be here through the weekend to monitor his kidneys over the next few days with the hope of not having to go home on dialysis! This is our prayer!
The doctors are also hopeful that his increased kidney function will help get rid of the fluid around his lungs, and that they will start to clear more as well.
Today John practiced walking up and down the stairs with the physical therapist for the third time, and he did such a great job! He is getting stronger everyday! Yesterday, the second time he practiced, was still little difficult, but it is amazing how much progress he has made in a day! He is also standing up by himself and walking in his room independently. He is amazing!
During lunch our new friends from Durham, Brian and Jenny, came to visit. This was John’s first time meeting them because I connected with them through a mutual friend from college when he was still sedated. Brian received a heart transplant 20 years ago and will be celebrating his 20 year anniversary with his new heart in a few weeks. They have taken such good care of me while John has been sick, and I was so glad for him to meet them today. It is so good to have such wonderful support from a family who has experienced what we’re experiencing. They are a true blessing!
And then, to top it off, I came back to my hotel room for a minute, and a bouquet of flowers was waiting on me! Wow! One of our closest friends from Georgia, and long, long time friends of John’s and his wife sent them to me with a card that read, “Because we know John would send them if he could!” There are no words to express how special this was to me and how blessed I feel!
We are full of so much joy! God is amazing, and the blessings He continues to shower us with through supportive friends just leaves us speechless. Thank you to everyone for all of your love, encouragement, and words! You continue to help us through this, and we are so, so grateful!
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