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« on: August 24, 2010, 07:56:00 PM »
Announcing the arrival of little Sophia, first grandchild for Epofriend, Saturday August 21, 2010! Mami, daddy, and baby are just fine, grandpapi's cheeks are a little sore from all that smiling.
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My dear Rolando, I miss you so much!
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 08:49:44 PM »
congratulations!! What a joyful occasion!!!
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 09:06:37 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2010, 09:49:46 PM »
Congratulations, thats awesome!!!!  :bestwishes;
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 10:04:00 PM »
super fantastic  :yahoo; being a grandparent is the best thing in the world. congratulations!
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2010, 10:07:20 PM »
Awww that's so cool - give Gramps a big HUG from me!!  :clap;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2010, 11:02:50 PM »
This is the best news I have heard for awhile!  A baby makes everything in the world seem good.  Please give grandpapi a huge hug from me.   :cuddle;     And I bet Auntie Alene is so excited too.   :2thumbsup;      Love to you both.   
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2010, 03:42:11 AM »
 :flower; Grand babies are the best! Congratulations.
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2010, 06:44:34 AM »
WooooHooooo my Rico's a Grandpa, man that baby wil have you sooooooo wrapped around her little finger.  :bandance;
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2010, 07:23:04 AM »
Break out the cigars all round!
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2010, 08:15:53 AM »
Congrats to Grandpa and Autie.  There is nothing in the world that
makes everything right with the world like a baby.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2010, 03:58:38 PM »
ConGRANDPAulations!
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 11:13:35 PM »
 :waving; Is it too soon to share some photos??  :pics;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2010, 09:05:27 PM »
Join the wonderful club,  Abuelo Epofriend!  :2thumbsup;

Just here waiting for picts......
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2010, 10:10:40 AM »
Awwww.... :flower;
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« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2010, 11:52:48 AM »
Can't wait to see the pics...congratulations Rolandino.  :yahoo;
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2010, 12:03:13 PM »

He's got cute photos on his facebook!  :clap;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2010, 01:49:59 PM »
Oh, a grandpunkin!!  Awwww..... :yahoo;
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