Two years ago LTC professor Mr. Santi was diagnosed with kidney disease and endured twice weekly dialysis. This past summer Mr. Santi requested a change from being a full professor to being an adjunct professor and teach only one class, his illness making him too weak to do much more. We were saddened by this change, but in the end we see it was God's hand at work. In September Mr. Santi got a 3 am phone call from the hospital saying a donor kidney had been found. Mr. Santi was #8 on the list of possible matches and that he should prepare for surgery in less than 12 hours if he is indeed the best match. As soon as we heard the news we began praying. By noon Mr. Santi was 3rd on the list. By early afternoon he was called in to do one last match check. There was one other person left on the list and the doctors needed to determine who was the best candidate. By that evening Mr. Santi was in surgery receiving a new kidney.
| David & Sharon Filbeck, Carmen Filbeck (right to left) & LTC students visit Mr. Santi (wearing mask) at his home following kidney transplant.. |
It has been a rough two months. Mr. Santi had to be admitted to the hospital a week after being discharged because of complications. He is on a lot of medication. Occasionally he still has to have a dialysis treatment. It will be a 1-3 year process of healing for Mr. Santi before he knows how much the new kidney will function.
We are so thankful to God for providing good medical care and facilities here in Chiang Mai and for Mr. Santi's new kidney. Please continue to pray for his healing and return to full strength. He is a valuable servant in God's kingdom in SE Asia.
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