A Time To Work, A Time To Pray, And A Time To Walk!!

As I sit in the same waiting room I did on September 10th,  I can't believe the journey that we have taken in these past 8 weeks.  Ken has certainly experienced some setbacks along the way, but I wanted to share some happy events that have occurred recently.  Ken went back to work last week and though it was a struggle initially he finally felt a little sense of normalcy.  He battled with a low energy level and his blood pressure kept bottoming out which made him feel "washed out." But on Friday, something changed. Ken started feeling better - much better. His blood pressure leveled off so the doctor discontinued his medicines. He was able to run a few errands and catch up on "jobs" around the house.  He kept saying he felt like a normal person again, the best he has felt since the surgery. On Sunday, our grandchildren came over and spent the day. It was great to see them and play with them. Addie said, "I wish I could come over to your house everyday!" Ken and I agreed.  Sunday night we slept very well after our "play day."  

Yesterday Ken had a biopsy on his kidney. A week ago some levels changed in Ken's kidney. The doctors immediately started running tests to see what was going on. We have learned that this is a normal occurrence for kidney transplant patients to have one or two biopsies in the first few months after surgery. This gives the doctors a good picture of what is going on and more importantly how best to "fix" the problem.  This was done as an outpatient procedure.  Ken had to take it easy yesterday, but was back to work today. We will receive the results of the biopsy on Monday, and as always ask for your good thoughts and prayers.

The Return Of Our Hero and His Amazing Wife

On an exciting note, we are thrilled to have Kelly, our amazing donor Alex, Greg, Camille, and her parents Mary and Jim, and Camille's Aunt Meg to celebrate Ken's kidney and Alex's gift - that wonderful kidney - on Sunday at the Kidney Walk in Audubon Park.  Team Renal Roigs has over 20 members walking this year. We are blessed with all these family members and friends walking with us. It is not too late to join the Renal Roigs. The walk begins at 9:30am on Sunday in Audubon Park. You can register to walk with us starting at 8am that morning. Our team will be wearing royal blue shirts this year with A Kidney For Ken written on the front of them. We hope to see you there!

Until the next time may The Lord carry us on our journey,
Pat