Hello everyone. I hope this message finds you all well and enjoying the beginning of summer weather.

Bob and I have a request for all of you: Bob's brother, Tom, after a year of deep consideration, education, and prayer, has decided with his wife, Gretchen to donate 65% of his liver to a family friend who is dying of liver failure. The surgery is going to be on June 10th at 5AM (God willing). It is a 10 hour surgery for Tom, and for the donee, Patrick, a 15 hour surgery. They will be in Pittsburg. We are trying to get everyone we know to pray for Tom, Patrick, and their families. The recovery process is a long one for both, so your prayers will be greatly needed now through the next few months. Patrick is very sick, so your prayers are needed to get him to the operating table. (They won't operate if he is not well enough to handle the transplant.)

This surgery has the potential to really give Patrick a second lease on life. It is risky for both involved, but rest assured that Tom and Gretchen have put a great deal of time, energy, and prayer into investigating this procedure and all its implications. We thank you all in advance for your prayers. Feel free to pass on the prayer request.

God Bless.

Bob and Colleen Kozikowski