The long awaited post!

Posted by Lynnette Cardall

Hello to all our much loved friends. This is Paul's wife Lynnette posting from Paul's ICU room. We are deeply grateful and thrilled to share with you that Paul has received his NEW HEART!!!!

The transplant went very well, much more smoothly than expected. He continues to make progress and we continue with prayers in our hearts that all will go well from here.

We are overwhelmed with joy for this gift and blessing. We recognize that this incredible blessing is a result of the love and prayers of so many. Paul continues with a breathing tube but has been periodically awake to communicate by writing.

Paul wanted me to share this statement with everyone. He writes "I am alive because of the medical team, this community, and my Savior who healed me." Once again, thank you for all your support, love, and prayers. We will periodically update this blog as things progress.

A dear friend of ours encouraged us to hang on to a simple truth and that has pulled us through to today. That truth is that "Miracles happen." All our love......

Do I miss my day job?

People keep asking me if I miss my day job? No, I don’t. At least, I haven’t until today.

I play the piano and run a small independent record label called Stone Angel Music. Our artists mostly record peaceful instrumentals. The music we produce has been a major part of my life.

It was last fall when my health began failing and doctors listed me for the transplant that I canceled a little over 20 gigs and stopped spending time promoting the music.

But, that’s the difficult part. I miss playing for people. And more particular, I miss sharing my life’s philosophy in a concert or fireside setting.

I think I’ve been blessed not to really think about it. I guess it’s the drama of the unknown and the fact that all I can think about is my wife and little girl. I want more time with them and I don’t want anything to get in the way.

I look forward to recovering from the challenging surgery. It will be a difficult road for many months. But, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. I am learning a great deal about life and it’s purpose. You come to understand a great deal about the character of your family, friends, and other associates.

I’m getting anxious. I want to do so much in this life and give back to those who’ve selflessly served and sacrificed time for my family and me.

And, yes, I have music in me. It’s building up. I can feel it. Hopefully, with faith, prayers, and the incredible medical team, I’ll get chance to let it out.

Oh yea, listen to some of our music.
www.stoneangelmusic.com

(This is what I do during the day now - but, I don't dress up for the gig. And, that's my wife.)