Steve had his appointment today at KU. First time since we have been going to KU that we had to wait. His appointment for the ultra sound was at 8:30 with the appointment with Dr. Holzberlein at 9:30. We didn't get in to see the doctor until 10:30 only an hour wait which was not bad considering all the times we have been there and have only waited 15 to 30 minutes. Steve has learned that patience's is a virtue.

We had to go to the cancer center today instead of the hospital due to the mix up of the rescheduling of the cancelled appointment. This is why it took so long because he was considered a new patient there since we had never been there before.

Sometimes we feel like we are all over the place with the outcome of these appointment. We go for one thing and usually come away with something different. Ok with us if the luck stays with us. The appointment today was to determine a date to remove his kidney. After talking with the Dr. he said the ultra sound is unchanged. It looks the same as the last 3 which was good news. He says leave it in if it is still working, which is what Steve wanted to hear. Dr. feels confident that no changes in the cyst on the kidney is a good sign. We haven't talked with the transplant team in a while. Dr. today says of course it will have to be removed before transplanting. He asked Steve if he has had any fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headaches, shortness of breath, or chest pains. Steve did say all except he has not had any chest pain. Short of breath when going up stairs. The doctor wasn't surprised. He is still planning on removing it laproscopic if scar tissue allows. We made another 3 month appoint for another ultrasound. Every time we do this I think he will be on dialysis before we see them again. He has proved this wrong twice now. We are very thankful in the power of prayer.

Steve will see Dr. Brown next week. He is suppose to get a flu shot soon, his 3rd hepatitis B and sometime get a chickenpox vaccination.

Steve was tired when we got home all in all today was a good day long but good. This is kind of like playing chess. You can't hide, you can't blend in, your move!!!!

The Schmitz's & The Gockel's (Emily was feeling left out)