I now have an appointment now to be evaluated for my lung transplant. I will be heading down to Raleigh on February 7th and will be at the hospital going through some testing all day on the 8th and 9th. This is very exciting. I am not sure what all they will be doing for those two days but I imagine there is a lot to do to assure the most success as possible. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get back some of the quality of life that I have lost over the last 9 years. Simple things like walking up steps, moving furniture and washing a car become a near impossible feat.
The last few years have had some really dark times but God continues to carry me through every battle I face. I really cant shake the feeling that this has all been somewhat of a blessing and only preparing me for the next step. I feel that there are HUGE things in my future that He has planned for my life.
Keeping a positive outlook continues to be the most challenging thing for me to do. I not only pray that all the tests, procedures and physical aspects go well but I remain focused on the end result.
Please remember me on the 8th and 9th that I may get this opportunity for a "second wind" for my life.
Good Luck Mitchell! And keep that good attitude you've got, it'll help you make it through anything :-D
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ReplyDeleteYour journey is bringing back a LOT of memories from where I was 2 years ago. It was the end of January, 2008, that I went to Vanderbilt to be tested. I can tell you this, they look at EVERY cell in your body! Which like you said, is a very good thing! Nothing will be left out.
I'm praying that you'll be accepted quickly and then your waiting will begin. I'm also praying for your donor because I know God already has that person chosen and as hard as it is to think about someone losing their life to give you "new" life, you have to know that it is God-ordained and nothing can change that.
God has plans for the rest of your life and He is in total control!
Praying for God's will. & for Him to give you strength for whatever that may be.
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