Back on the "List"

Darel's doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have confirmed that they returned him to the transplant list on June 10.

That good news was tempered by the stark reality that what used to be a 5 to 7 year wait for a new kidney has now turned into an 8 to 10 year wait. Darel is in year #6 of that wait.

Finding a match remains a tremendous challenge... but Darel is diligently working his program and we'll continue to pray that the call comes soon...

There will only be one Ralph Mason. Our father was a bedrock of strength in a family that needed his steadfast care. Right now we're still feeling the heavy impact of loss since his passing on Saturday morning, April 16, 2011. Still, we're forever grateful for all that he gave to his family over the 76 years he graced this world. We love you, dad.