Visted with Thursa the other night at Mom's.  She looks great, and although she was hurting when she laughed, she was laughing and in great spirits.  Things seem to be going REALLY well this time!  Her donor was definitely sent from heaven!  ; )  She and her family (hers and all of us extended family) appreciate all your love and prayers! 

Mom & Leland & I stayed until Thursa woke up last night (about 7 pm), and she looked really good. Her color was good, she was smiling (well, as much as you can after surgery) and responding to Leland's teasing (stuck her toungue out at him.) Last time, you could tell she was really uncomfortable. This time, she was very relaxed and happy ... night and day. Hopefully that is a really good sign. I'm still cautiously optimistic and knocking on wood, etc., but it looks like it should be a keeper. (Knock on wood again.) She had also put out alot of fluid, and we were so estatic. Leland just called, and her fluids are doing great and so is she.

We met the donor, and he is doing really well.

Love,

Luck

Just got this email from Lucky, and Leland called with the same info!  Sounds like things are going well! 

Hello everyone.  GOOD NEWS!  Thursa's transplant went well. . . .kidney pinked right up, there on the table, and she seems to be recovering well!    Haven't heard anything since, but will keep you posted!  Thanks for all your love and prayers!