The real reason we were in New York, Mike.  On September 13 Mike and his friend Deryck checked into adjacent operating rooms at Mount Sinai Hospital.  Mike donated 60% of his healthy liver to replace Deryck’s failing organ.  I must admit that it was a frightening few hours followed by some sleepless nights during early recovery but Mike came through it all splendidly.  He is now home, resting, and re-growing that liver that will return to full function in just months.  Amazing: Mike’s generosity and the marvelous human body.

Deryck is doing well too. He hopes to be released from the hospital by the 26^th.