During the last 2 1/2 weeks much has happened. I have most certainly undergone some trials, but also there has been some very good news.
1) I found out that I not only had one perfect match but two! Of those two, the chosen donor matches me on 10 of of 10 critical criteria (HLA antigens), has the same blood type (B- which is rare) and is CMV- like me. I couldn't ask for a better match. God is good!
2) My dates for preparation and the transplant have been set! That is terrific news. My BMT Coordinator has confirmed the dates. God is good!
3) I have undergone many tests and they all came out positive. They have checked my heart, brain, lungs, and abdominal organs. Everything looks good! God is good!
4) I had to spend some time in the hospital and during that time I learned a great deal about how to manage myself. I have to eat. I have to get up and exercise. I have to work closely with the doctors and nurses. I have to make every effort to get sleep. I need to keep a positive attitude. My hospital stay was like a pre-transplant bootcamp. God is good!
5) I was struggling with a persistent fever and one night I felt convicted that I needed to pray with Lisa and ask specifically for healing. I also asked my father to pray for the same things. That night I saw the last of my fever and it hasn't returned since. God is good!
6) Well before I knew about my illness, I had been crying out to God for change in my life. I wanted to be transformed, know him better, and see his work -- these things are all happening. I feel like God has taken my illness and used it to not only transform me but many people around me. God is good!
There are so many circumstances that have come together in wonderful ways. There are so many people who have been there for me and my family. My greatest challenge is to see the amazing things God is doing, believe that He is going to get me through this, and praise Him so everyone can hear and see.
So, today you hear and see. All of the prayers that have been lifted up on my behalf have been heard. God is clearly at work.
I would like all of you to continue to pray. Pray that I would remain healthy and that the transplant process and the recovery afterwards will go well.
4 comments:
Beautiful.
Thank you Mike. Thank you friends.
Thank you God !
Mike's Dad
Ditto on that Dad!
Praise to the Lord for all of these good news. I'm committing myself to pray for you on a daily basis. Count on me :) BTW, what's the timeline for the transplant?
Sam Wong
Hey Sam! Thank you so much! The process begins Nov 12, and the transplant is Nov 19. From their the recovery is 6 months to a year.
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