We got great news -- the transplant team has found a good pancreas for the First Mate. This pancreas has a five-antigen match for Marcia (six would be an identical-twin match, and two is usually good enough for transplant). The procurement team in South Carolina says the pancreas looks "absolutely normal", according to the transplant team here, and we were first on the list.

Please add Marcia to your prayers, and include the family of the donor and his/her generous soul as well. I will be hospiblogging for the next several days if this all works out well, and I promise regular updates.

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» Prayers and wishes needed from Not Exactly Rocket Science
This is not a drill. Seems this time it worked, and the pancreas is on it's way. It's a good match and it looks good this time. [Read More]

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» Prayers For Captain Ed's Wife from http://teachersramblings.blogspot.com/
Once again they have found a pancreas they think will work for the transplant, it sounds like very good news! Don't forget to add the donor's family in prayers of thanksgiving and comfort. [Read More]

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» Prayers abound for Captain Ed's wife from sheepdog.blog-city.com
Captain Ed over at Captain's Quarters asks for prayers for his wife through her pancreas transplant.Good luck and Godspeed for your family. [Read More]

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» Good News from Shot In The Dark
Captain's Quarters' Ed's wife Marcia is in line for a pancreatic transplant she needs - and apparently an excellent match has been found. Ed asks for everyone's prayers and best wishes for both his wife and for the unfortunate but... [Read More]

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» Update on Ed Morissey's Wife from Myopic Zeal
Good news! Captain Ed's wife Marcia is getting her pancreas transplant that they've been waiting for. He asks for your prayers. Looks like he'll be posting updates on his site, blogging from the hospital. ... [Read More]

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And include Captain Ed and his wife Macia in your prayers today. She will be undergoing surgery today to do a pancreas transplant. [Read More]

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