It’s hard to imagine that it was two months last week that Beth and I were at St. Luke’s together. In a word, all is great with both of us. Beth and I had lunch on Saturday, which was wonderful. It’s such a treat for the two of us to get together … the conversations are always amazing … and surely we’ve known each other in another life. It’s so fun and easy to be together. I got to spend a little time with David Looney, who really is an amazing guy, as well as Shannon and Pete who are terrific. Beth and David have done an amazing job with their kids — they’re great conversationalists and are engaging.
Beth’s feeling great and says she feels like she’s ”normal” again. She’s moving about well, and if I didn’t know what I know, all looks like well.
I’m happy to report the same. I’ve started some limited workouts — like the last two weeks I’ve been able to do an hour of cardio two days a week on the elliptical. It feels great to sweat again! My numbers are great, and I’m down to 12.5mg of prednisone. I’d like to do some more tapering, so maybe this will be my lucky week. I’ve graduated to hospital days every other week which is an improvement too, though Sunday mornings at 6:30 a.m. for blood work are still part of the schedule. As I say, it’s a small price to pay.
Several people have asked, so I want to be certain you all know that Christi Myers’ story about Beth, Beverly and me will be on the 10:00 p.m. news this Sunday, May 18. She expects the story will be posted the next day at www.abc13.com, though it will not be up long. The station apparently doesn’t archive docs for long unless it’s hard news. The story is titled “The Ultimate Gift,” so if you’re around on Sunday night and are so inclined, tune into Channel 13 here in Houston.
I had a long chat yesterday with a friend about the experience of being the recipient of Beth’s kidney. To this day, it’s still an overwhelming thought that she made the decision to donate her kidney, with David’s complete support. It’s hard to imagine that it happened … and on another hand it’s as though it couldn’t have. I know I will always remember the miracle of this experience and the profound depth of Beth’s decision — her ultimate gift to me.
To each of you, I also offer my thanks. Your thoughts, your prayers, your notes, your cards … what a lucky soul I am.
Love, Yvonne
4 responses so far ↓
1 lljones // May 12, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Wonnie –
Thanks for letting us know when the show is going to air. I’m happy it is scheduled to air on a major network so those of us who don’t live in TX can see it. It sounds like you and Beth are just about ready to climb the Himalayan Mtns. — Ha. So good to know you both are back going strong. Keep up the good work! Have fun this Memorial Day — hope you have something very special planned! I have a porch overlooking the river when you are back to your old partying self! Come on down!
2 Ali // May 13, 2008 at 7:35 am
I am setting the DVR! I can’t wait to see you two being superstars of the OR in full makeup going into surgery!
I’m so glad you both are doing better and I know I speak for everyone at work that we are really happy you are back!
Love you!
3 Mike // May 13, 2008 at 11:26 am
After we DVR this I will try to get a digital copy online for you.
4 deecoates // May 13, 2008 at 11:33 am
yvonne, your good news came not a moment too soon! you have always been to generous with yourself that it is no wonder that an angel would reciprocate. yes, beth and her family are truly angels who appeared in your life..saved your life.
now for something more mundane…i do not understand…will i be able to see this sunday special on any ABC affiliate? we do have a dish in nh and how exciting it would be to see it life.
my love to you, dearest yvonne
dee
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