Hello everyone,

It is Saturday evening. It has been in the 90's all week, but there is a constant breeze so it doesn't feel so hot. I had an ordinary week; dialysis, blood work and physical therapy. I had transplant clinic on Thursday and the doctor said I am stable and that it should not be a long wait. They can't give me any idea of how long it will be.

This is the first week I have really been homesick. I really miss Michael, Kistin and Kayla. I also
miss all my friends, and I really appreciate all the cards, letters and calls I,ve been receiving. I can't wait to be back home again!

Our social life consists of shopping and some sightseeing. This part of Jacksonville is large and has more stores, malls, and restaurants of any where I have been for quite a while. We are slowly learning our way around. amost of the roads are at least 4 lanes. Seldom do you run across a 2 lane highway. The drivers are crazy: probably why organs are more available down here! We did find a huge flea market where we buy most of our fresh produce. I've eaten fruit and veges we don't get at home very often.

Tuesday, we drove to Mayport, where there is a huge Naval Base. It sit's along the water. The town, Mayport, is a fishing village. We had to take the car on a ferry to cross the river. Then we ate at a fish market that was right along the water, with the fishing boats docked beside it. The food was excellent and it cheered me up to get out of the apartment.

Last night I was running a low grade fever. This morning my fever was gone, Praise the Lord! If the fever reaches 100 I must go to the emergency room. I cannot have any thing wrong with me to get the transplant, so I'm trying to stay as healthy as I can. I cannot take any tylenol, aspirin, or any other over the counter meds. So far, I seem much better than the other patients I meet, even though my numbers are much higher. My meld score # was 32 two weeks ago. This week it was 33. Meld score is how they determine where you are on the transplant list. In December, my meld score was 18. The meld score runs from 0 to 40, 40 being the highest, you need a transplant immediately. I am told by the doctors I am at the top of the list. But, like I said, I seem much healthier than other people with scores lower than me. God takes constant care of me!

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and I want everyone to know I have an awesome, godly mother. She has always been there when I need her, like she is with me now. She has been there from the time I was 15 and found out I was ill. She has been there through all of it, never complaining and constantly praying. Happy Mother's Day Mom!

And, I want to wish all of you who are mother's, Happy Mother's Day.

I am going to leave with that. Thank you for everything!!!! It all means so much to me.

I feel your Love.

He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Phillipians 1:6

Still smiling!! Joy