Since we have the approval to get a kidney transplant at Hopkins, they have started the ball rolling rather quickly.  I was surprised to get the phone call on Tuesday asking us to come in the next day for an all day kidney transplant evaluation.

So early Wednesday morning, we trekked down to Hopkins again for the day.  We met with the social worker, dietician, surgeon, coordinator, and the nephrologist.  While they are hopeful that his liver is recovering well, they would like to have a liver biopsy performed to ensure its health.  In addition, Brent needs to have a stress test and a colonoscopy before a transplant. 

Brent's brother, Craig, has been worked up as a potential kidney donor, however, at this meeting they informed us that he is not a great match and our goal is to find a better match. 

So we are now in the process of praying for our next steps.  On the morning of the meetings I read the following verses.  I kept them with me throughout the day, reading them in between the meetings:

 Summon your power, O God, show us your strength. (Psalm 68:25)   He strengthens me with power through his Spirit in my inner being. (Ephesians 3:16)  Your strength will equal your days (Deutoronomy 33:25).