Katie was discharged today! We had a celebratory dinner at home with family. Kalisse continues to recover well.

Post transplant, Katie will be visiting her clinic twice a week to do bloodwork and revise her medications. Over time, the frequency of visits and dosage strengths are expected to decrease until she reaches a healthy baseline. With proper care, and if the Lord wills, this kidney could last 30 years.

We want you all to know how grateful we are for your patient, persistent partnership with us through Katie's physical trials and discouraging days, as well as the unbelievable reversals of the last few months. What an example of obedience to the calls to "love one another," "be devoted to one another," "care for one another," "serve one another," "bear one another's burdens," and "pray for one another" found throughout scripture (John 13:34, Romans 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:25, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 6:2, James 5:16).

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.

Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress;
Praise Him, still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness

Father-like, he tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame he knows;
In his hands he gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely as his mercy goes.

Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish;
Blows the wind and it is gone;
But, while mortals rise and perish,
God endures unchanging on:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the high Eternal One.

Angels in the height, adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Saints triumphant, bow before Him;
Gathered in from every race;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace.