Update From the Hospital

Here’s what happened at the University of Minnesota hospital in the past few days:

• I was successfully treated for a “splatter” of numerous tiny blood clots in my lungs.
• There was sometimes severe pain associated with the clots and difficulty in breathing.
• The pain is under control and breathing is normal.
• I was reminded again of my mortality.
• Lifestyle changes are forthcoming pertaining to pharmaceuticals, stabilization of nutrition, and contact sports.
• Short of absolute confirmation, the prevailing thought is that my physical circumstances are associated with family line.
• I inquired about a surgical transplant to a different family, but physicians said the U of M does not offer that surgery.
• Numerous well-wishers prayed wonderful prayers on my behalf.
• God’s unspeakably good plan for my life is still right on track.
• I did not win the hospital gown fashion show contest.
• Lord willing, I am being released today and 
will be back in the office on Monday.
• Pray that I might have wisdom and love: Wisdom in stewarding the body and time God gives, and love in doing it for the good of others and not out of some kind of hypochondria or self-preoccupation.