Awhile back I asked that everyone keep a friend’s daughter in your prayers and your thoughts and prayers have definitely come through.  Below is an update provided by Jason…

Hello,

As you see by the picture, our family is where it belongs…All together and at home.

Samantha got home from the hospital on October 27th, and we have been able to get things to as normal as they are going to be until her kidney transplant.  She has to get to 22 pounds before she is eligible for a transplant, and this is show she can actually receive an adult kidney and will increase her chances for survival.

Therefore, we have to plug her into a peritoneal dialysis machine on a nightly basis that performs her peeing function until she gets her kidney.  It is actually humorous, because UPS has to make so many deliveries to our house, you would swear we are running a business out of our garage, but it is just the supplies.

Samantha is also on several medications that help regulate her body.  Currently, she is getting a sodium injection and a calcium injection.  This is on top of her normal epogen, phenalbarbital and some medication for her thyroid gland.

However, going back to the beginning, Samantha has been home and is progressing wonderfully.  We are very happy to be together as a family.  As always, I want to thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers.

Jason