I told Bev yesterday that I wanted to update CaringBridge so I could personally tell all of you how much I appreciate your words of encouragement and prayers. I have to say WOW! WOW! WOW! I had no idea how many people have been praying for me and my family. It is times such as these that we see how awesome God really is - my lungs were a gift and my recovery is a gift as well. I am having to re-learn how to use my muscles to write, walk, and even talk. I told Bev the other day that if I had known that I would have been in the hospital for 69 days after my transplant and how much she would have to do for me, we would have probably just gone to Florida instead. She reminded me that the transplant will give us many more years to go to Florida. I am so thankful for Bev, she does everything for me and never even gets tired of my many demands. I know it is hard on her, but somehow with her strength from God, she manages the house, finances, kids, and all my therapy schedules, medicine schedules and doctors visits. I am so thankful for my family. Bev has never left my side and Ashley has been the 1st Assistant. She has been so helpful to me and to Bev. Danielle, Donnie, and Andrew are back in school, but still check on me daily and visit every chance they get. I am so richly blessed, not just with my family but all my friends through the years. All of you have made a difference in my recovery. Thank you for your prayers - I truly appreciate you. Please continue to pray for my healing and never forget to pray for the donor's family. Love, Don
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