I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the parish, for your many prayers.  Your understanding and support has meant much to me, my Oblate Community and my family.  You have blessed us.  The surgery went well and the new kidney is working.  I am being closely followed by the UCSF Transplant Center.  I would ask you to join with me, in prayerful support, for the family who made the decision to donate the kidney of their son, brother, friend, as they grieve his death.