Well it finally happened after over 8 years of waiting that Donna got a heart on November 5, 2008 at 0700. That is when they informed us that the heart was in and beating strong. It had been a long day for Terri and Cindy and others who joined them in the overnight wait. I got there about 0400 and made a coffee run for them and of course me also. The progress seemed slow from my perspective, but after all it was a heart from a 42 year old women in Las Vegas who donated her heart and lungs. I don't know her story, but just thank God that she was willing to donate.
On Friday morning they removed the ventilator and now we can see more progress. The body is still trying to reject the heart so the meds are working overtime. I guess this is normal and the body will do this the rest of her life. Just remember I am not a Dr. and only repeat what I hear.
It is still a long journey and I hope to see her today for myself as I have not seen her since Wednesday late afternoon. The above picture is some of the friends and family there on Wednesday.
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