Ohh yeah...

Here is a picture of my cycler machine. It is taking time to get accustom to operation of the machine, but does allow me more flexibility during the daylight hours which was lost to me doing the manual exchanges. I hope to perfect the usage and begin returning to the office on the limited basis. One of the few downsides of this cycler is the time required to be used. If the cycler alarms it increases the overall time.

Issue...

Well, this has little to do with my kidney problem but I recently had a tragedy occur this week. Apryl took my car on a joy ride and bent one of my 20" custom chrome rims...mind you we live in Georgia...you have to search for pot holes like Bush searched for Osama Bin Laden. Somehow she managed to not only locate this mystery pot hole, but also successfully ram my vehicle into it.

Mind you this did not need to occur. Apryl has her own vehicle, a nice crossover vehicle with big ole tires...but no...she decides to take my super low profile wheels out for a spin.

I have uploaded a picture of damage done to this expensive wheel. Replacement cost is around 350.00, not including remounting, re-installing tire pressure sensor, balancing and 4 wheel alignment. Not to mention if there happens to be tire damage, which would tack on an additional 200.00.

I'm sure this did little for my blood pressure, as it has almost completely soured my mood this week. Look at my beautiful Caddy stapped down on this tow truck!

Been awhile....

Been a little while since I last posted something here. Let's see, I guess the biggest news is gas shortage in the area. Who would believe there would be lines of people at gas stations in Atlanta?? We're somewhat fortunate that we live outside the city and fuel is bit more plentiful, but as time goes on people are beginning to venture out to the surrounding areas in search of fuel.

I completed the cycler training and should begin using the cycler at home pretty soon. This will free me from doing manual exchanges during the daylight hours. This will also make me more productive during the day.

Although I try everyday to view this as my challenge and not my fate, it does seem to get more difficult as time goes on. In general I feel fairly optimistic, but my future seems murky to say the least.

My would be donor from has been strangely silent as of late. Possibly a change of heart? Not sure but whatever happens at least it made me realize there really are people who put the needs of others ahead of there own. This process has helped change my view society and my place in it. They say god don't make no mistakes, and don't give you nothing you can't handle. I guess this all came about for a reason.

Well, that's it for now...

Updates....

Ok, here we go...been awahile since I updated this blog. Let's see what has been going on...well I successfully completed PET test for the night time cycler. Looking forward to cycler training and eventual usage very soon.

Oh, I'm currently playing Mr. Mom. Apryl is away on business trip to Boston. Guess I will have a few days of daddy bonding time with lil Marlee.

No updates from my co-worker donor...not going to pester him with questions.

Well, I think that's it for now.

Day of remembrance

I just saw on the news that Bernie Mac has died. A couple days ago I read an article stating how he was in the hospital but was doing well and would be released within days. The reason I took especial note of his situation is that I drew a parallel to my own condition. I felt as though if Bernie Mac could manage his illness for all these years and still continue to live life, then maybe I could take a page from his book and try to enjoy what I can for as long as possible.

With his passing I feel personally sadden and at a lose. My condolences goes out to his family.

O+ Donor located

Just when things seemed bleek...bang out of the blue someone steps forward with the potential gift of life. Through a seemly random conversation with a co-worker sprang a discussion about when I would be retuning to the office. This prompted me to explain my situation in detail. To my surprise James (the co-worker) stated he was an O+ and willing to donate!

I have heard many times how sometime total strangers donate, but I really did not imagine I would be so fortunate. This has reaffirmed my faith in good people!

So, we're off and running. James called Emory Transplant Center to begin the initial living donor evaluation and is awaiting a return call.

Things are looking up...not say I'm pinning all my hopes on this possible donor...but I'm hopeful.

Decent weekend

Had a decent weekend...Apryl convinced me to pull out my ole ten speed bike and take a spin around a local park. It turned out to be pretty nice ride...legs and lungs where hurting but a nice morning ride.

Did not get to ride the motorcycle due in part to the extremely high temperatures and bad weather this weekend.