Welcome Pedro!

We got a puppy on May 17!

We surprised Hawk. He's been wanting a yellow puppy and he picked out a name in the hospital. Pedro is the horse on Peppa Pig. 

This is our neighbor, Addi. She came over to see Pedro. 

Coach Sheilds found Pedro and 2 black puppies on the side of the road and took them home. We decided to take the yellow one. 

We think he is a Labrador retriever and Golden retriever mix. 

He is such a good puppy! 

His middle name is Pillow. 

Pedro Pillow and Hawk 

Recovery Update

Alan and Ethan are doing great! We stayed with Ethan and Jamie Tuesday night. Jamie cooked a great meal then we retired to the family room to visit. 

Alan actually went back to work today and jogged! The doctors told him he can do what he feels like as long as he doesn't lift over 10 pounds. He still needs to rest often. The incisions are healing properly and he doesn't need pain pills. 

Ethan has stopped taking the majority of his blood pressure medications, his skin coloring is normal and his formerly blood-shot eyes are bright white. His ankles are back and he can wear regular athletic socks instead of diabetic socks. They are planning on taking out the dialysis ports in a few weeks.  He hasn't had to do any dialysis since the surgery. It was so great to see how he is so close to his old self. 

This is Jennifer, Alan's transplant coordinator at Barnes. 

Alan and his surgeon, Dr. Doyle

It continues to be a great experience and blessing. We are so thankful for all of the  prayers and support. 

We are home!

Saturday and Sunday St. Louis Fun

Ethan's first walk was down to Al's room Sunday. He is doing wonderful. 

The kidney (lefty) is working very well. 

Aunt Mal's visit was a blessing. 

Brandon and Kelly brought Hawk up Saturday. 

Mitch and Anne surprised Al!

BFFs 

Button fun

First walk Saturday 

Still great!

This morning Alan and Ethan are doing very well. Alan is currently discussing the draft with Mitch. Ethan is up and the kidney is working very well! 

Ethan and Alan are doing well

Ethan and Alan are both resting in their rooms. The surgeries went as planned and both are doing great! I haven't seen Ethan yet, but Jamie says he has his color back and the bags under his eyes are gone.

Praise The Lord!

Alan and kidney are doing well

Alan is waking up and the kidney has moved on. We will hear about Ethan in a few hours. Thank you everyone for caring so much!