Our "viking boy" Swen

Here's some photos from my recent trip to Arizona - Swen is now 4 months old. http://picasaweb.google.com/DanandDebVanAlstine/NovemberVisit4MonthsOld.

What a great daughter I have ... when I opened the door at Dan's parents' house, there was Swen in the doorway in his carseat. Amy planned it all along to be there during my visit. Dan's parents took a well-deserved few days off to travel up north, so it was the 3 of us just like old times, watching Andy Griffith shows, great movies, joking and laughing, and the bonus of getting to spend time with Swen. I even volunteered to change dirty diapers. I can't imagine any other baby loved as much as Swen, except for how much Dan and I love Amy. What a beautiful young lady she is, if I do say so myself :).

Mahalo to everyone who continue praying for us and supporting us. It's been a long wait, but you have made it easier. Much love and aloha to everyone.

Debbie and Dan

Back on the transplant list!

Just got back from the doctor and great news...Dan is back on the transplant list! The kidney stone strangely enough has moved itself back up to the lower part of the kidney. And good news, it isn't that big after all. The urologist also said no more infection! We may have to deal with that stone sometime in the future, but for now we can move forward towards liver transplant. Not sure where Dan is on the list, we hope he can slide back in to his previous placement. The doctor will remove the stent on Wednesday afternoon.

Thank you so much for your prayers!

Soaring on eagle's wings,
Debbie and Dan