Tomorrow is the Day

I love the tee shrit! (A Frank Chezam Design)

Sunday's party was fantastic! The love and support from everyone there was so sincere. I am sure everyone has tomorrow's surgery on their mind and is wishing us the best. I am feeling very relaxed, actually, about everything and I will tell you why.

1. UCSF is the leader in this procedure world wide, Derek's surgeon is the Chair for the Department of surgery and has been performing transplants since 1964. My surgeon is Dr. Kang, he is a young talent that has had no complications on his record for the 8 years hes been doing nephrectomys.

2. So many people are sending us prayers and positive thoughts, Derek's family is so grateful and my family is very proud.

3. The generously given donations have lessened financial burdens, this is something that was such a concern for me, and thanks to our wonderful com unity, I no longer have to focus on a tight budget.

4. My dad is here now, My mom is on her way over to help care for me. Ryan has been more helpful then he knows.

5. The humanity involved, not just with my gift of a kidney, but the genuine interest in our well being from the doctors, family, and friends is profound.

With all these factors in place I feel confidant in my choice and I am ready. Thank you so much everyone. Amy will be updating this site immediately with news of our recovery.

-Frankie