Here was Andrea the Nurse, who was changing the tube that was connected to my lung that was being drained! (53liters in 3wks.)

I had so much wonderful care during all these long hospital stays! 

The Nurses on 10D are all very Caring and Dedicated! 

Here I was very sick, but during this all, I kept

Smiling! :)) That is what kept me going, because

I held a song in my heart, knowing God would protect me, and see me through all of this misery! 

This is a very sad time for me, I was so blown up with fluid, and was so weak and very sick. Praying hard for this to be all behind me soon!

2wks. before my Transplant! 

This was one, of the sad moments, talking with the "LOVE of my LIFE"! Not knowing what our future was going to hold. (32yrs. together at that time.)

We Love each other so much and knew we wanted to be able to spend more time together, we were not ready for anything else.

UPDATE: So Happy to Report!

On February 19, 2024 we celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary and pledged our Vows to each other all over again!

Thank You God!!!

Mike & JoAnne forever!!