May 5, 2001, Darryl graduated from Michigan State University and attained his fisheries and wildlife degree. A couple days after the graduation, Darryl, Dad, and I drove to Arkansas to visit the Albert aunts, uncles, and cousins. We spent five days in Arkansas, and Darryl brought plenty meds.
November 7, 2001, in September, we were concerned about Darryl's creatinine level as it had risen to 2.1 from his normal 1.9. Darryl explained that if he does not drink enough water or if he ingests too much caffeine this will affect his creatinine levels. Today, he has good blood pressure and his creatinine level is down to 1.9.
May 11, 2002, Darryl and Eileen became engaged at Christmas 2001. Their wedding date is set for July 13, 2002. In November 2001, Darryl was hired by an environmental company. The company and Darryl work very long hours, 12 hours or more per day. Darryl's health is doing very well. Thank you, Jesus.
October 22, 2002, Darryl and Eileen were married July 13, 2002. All weddings are beautiful. Darryl maintains a low fat diet. He runs, jogs, or walks five times a week and works with weights four or five times a week. He is maintaining good blood pressure as well as his creatinine levels.
September 8, 2003, it is now four years since Darryl's transplantation. He continues his diet and exercise regimen as I explained in October 2002. One thing in particular I must add for Darryl's diet, he eats chicken every day for his protein, a portion. He feels great, and his appearance has not changed from a year ago; although, he is a year older. In July 2003 Darryl changed jobs and now works in the Department of Agriculture for the State of Michigan.
March 25, 2004, Darryl and Eileen are expecting their first child, October 7, 2004. To have another person to love is a wonderful blessing from Jesus.
September 24, 2004, 3:40 p.m., Darryl and Eileen's baby girl was born, Olivia Luisa Albert, 8 pounds, 10 ounces. She is beautiful!
July 16, 2005, Darryl had surgery yesterday on his fistula, left arm. The area where the fistula was placed contracted infection and was very painful for Darryl. He was admitted at University of Michigan, Wednesday evening, and surgery was Friday, July 15, 2005. The surgeon completely removed the fistula because when he opened it, he found clotting at his wrist, results of Darryl's infection and pain.
June 28, 2007, I am sorry that I have been lazy to update my site or blog. Just recently Yahoo/GeoCities removed my web site after I changed telephone companies, no more AT&T. Wow, I had my web site with Yahoo since the year 2000.
I see I missed all of 2006. Darryl's health is wonderful! Since Michigan's economy is bad, Darryl went back to MSU to attain another bachelor's degree, this time in GIS (GPS), which he will receive in August 2007. While attending the university, again, Darryl has increased his weight, possible 30-40 pounds. He plans after graduation from MSU to get his weight off. I know he will. We all know university classes are stressful.
August 10, 2010, Wow! Over ten years have passed since the transplantation. Darryl is doing well. He maintains his weight, gets exercise, and sees his doctor regularly. So much has happened in this Michigan economy. Darryl changed jobs, his wife changed jobs, and his daughter is growing up. Daughter will turn six next month.
August 10, 2010, Wow! Over ten years have passed since the transplantation. Darryl is doing well. He maintains his weight, gets exercise, and sees his doctor regularly. So much has happened in this Michigan economy. Darryl changed jobs, his wife changed jobs, and his daughter is growing up. Daughter will turn six next month.
