Shirley Churchill graciously worked with Irene for 2+ hours this morning on physiology techniques designed to facilitate kidney function.  Irene’s nausea raged early this morning, coming and going in waves throughout the day.

Irene’s nausea didn’t stop us from joining our friends and my associates from InterWest, Chuck and Nancy Coppage, for an early dinner this evening at El Palomar Restaurant at the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Irene’s spirits were lifted after spending time with Chuck and Nancy who are always an encouragement.

Thanks for caring.

Dave

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Today, Irene’s three month medical examination at UCSF was very encouraging.  Dr. Damon is ”pleased and amazed” (his words) that Irene continues to do so well.  (I think we have a pretty good idea as to why that is happening…!!!!)

A blood draw was completed today and we’ll have the results of the Cappa Light Chain (Amyloid level) by the end of next week.

In the meantime, Dr. Damon strongly believes that the amyloid is in remission and encourages Irene to explore the kidney transplant.

We have an all day appointment @ UCSF next Tuesday regarding that matter.

God continues to sustain Irene moment by moment.

Despite the nausea, which now comes and goes in waves, she faithfully perserveres…and she’s still smiling…!!!!

Thanks for caring,
Dave

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“We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it.  We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.”
—James Madison

“Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?”
—Thomas Jefferson

“If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity.”
—Daniel Webster

“I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Saviour of the world is communicated to us through this book.”
—Abraham Lincoln

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