Meet the donor

Transplant went very well for both Brent and the donor.  The transplant took place on July the 21st, everything went well until August the 4th.  Brent had to make a ER visit because he was having chest pain and shortness of breath.  The anti-rejection medication he was taking caused his potassium level to rise.  This can cause damage to the kidney and even a heat attack.  The ER staff at Vanderbilt was going to have to dialyze in order to get his potassium down.  Once again prayers were answered.  Brent's wife (Francis) put the word out to Facebook  asking or prayers.  God heard the prayers and no dialysis was needed!
Now I would like you to meet the donor.  Her name is Kathy Shell, she is a co-worker and friend of Brent's.  Thank You Kathy!  You are a hero! 

Now I would like to ask a favor of everyone reading this blog, Please consider organ donation.  You can make a difference in so many people's lives.  120,000 Americans currently wait for a life saving gift.  These people have families, friends, and co-workers who fell the agony of waiting alongside with them.  22 people will die every day while waiting for an organ. If you would like to learn more about organ donation please visit www.organdonor.gov and remember this remarkable story.

 

Brent is still not out of the woods.  It may take up to a year before we will know if there will be any rejections.  Please keep them in your prayers.  Thank You!