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New transplant date! The transplant team has been very busy making new arrangements and we got the call this week that the date is now March 29. This is sooner than we thought they could get everything arranged with the new donor.  We are grateful for this but it brings feelings of both relief and fear.  Each day again we cast our cares on the Lord,  and each day again He gives strength, comfort and new hope.

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  1. KarenMarch 14, 2018 at 12:52 PM

    Our continued prayers for you, Sandy. May God be a wall of fire around you and hedge you in! Love to the whole family!

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  2. UnknownMarch 16, 2018 at 3:37 AM

    We only see the "messy" side of the tapestry right now. Some day we may be allowed to see why this delay took place and perhaps what you were protected from. "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or dismayed......with you is the Lord our God to help you fight your battle" 2 Chron:7-8 Continuing to pray......with much love for you all.

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