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okarol
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« on: January 14, 2008, 04:38:35 PM »
FRIENDSHIP


. . . is you.
. . . is love.
. . . is shared.
. . . is forgiving.
. . . is understanding.
. . . is shared secrets.
. . . heals many hurts.
. . . is not judgmental.
. . . is shared laughter.
. . . is slow and steady.
. . . can be angry at times.
. . . is dependable and true.
. . . is more precious than silver or gold.
. . . is meant to be savored like fine wine.
. . . is not perfect, much like we are not perfect.
. . . does not hold grudges or demand perfection.
. . . makes all the wrong things in life, right somehow.
. . . is meant to be gulped like lemonade on a hot summer day.
. . . is always there, through times of trial, happy times and hard times.
. . . just happens, but once discovered, needs to be tended like a beautiful garden.
. . . is a road to be traveled slowly, remembering the sights and sounds.
. . . is strength when you are too weak to notice its there.
. . . is a cherished moment of mutual understanding.
. . . reaches into your heart and grabs a firm hold.
. . . is a refreshing rain on a hot day.
. . . is sunshine through the clouds.
. . . cannot be forced or induced.
. . . is relaxed and comfortable.
. . . is a shoulder to lean on.
. . . is an ear to whine to.
. . . gets better with age.
. . . is shared tears.
. . . is shared pain.
. . . is shared joy.
. . . is shared.
. . . is love.
. . . is you.

To the friends I have made here on IHD - you inspire and encourage me - thank you for being in my life.

 :)
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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
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2008, 04:43:04 PM »
you are just outstanding Okarol, I am proud to know you...Boxman
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2008, 04:51:50 PM »


  I will take that one step further Boxman, I am proud to call all of you my friends here on IHD   

   You have all shown such courage and compassion, strength, and managed to keep your
    sense of humor (mostly) intact as we go down the renal failure path.

    Thank YOU with an especial thank you to our moderators.
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2008, 06:06:12 PM »
Nice poem okarol!!  did you write it yourself?  I consider everyone here a friend as well.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2008, 06:36:15 PM »
No, didn't write, just felt it.
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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 #5 on: January 14, 2008, 08:34:08 PM »
Wonderful description of friendship!!  Thanks for sharing it.

Mimi
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2008, 09:07:33 PM »
I couldn't agree with you more, del. I feel very fortunate to be among such amazing people. It always feels like home here.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2008, 11:14:53 PM »
Okarol you have such a big heart.  :cuddle;
I'm grateful to all of you on IHD for letting me share your lives.  I'm a carer and without sharing your thoughts I would not be able to be so understanding of what Dad is going through.  You are inspirational people. Thanks so much for letting me into your lives, it would be a lonely path without you all.. 
Rose :thx;
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2008, 03:53:10 AM »
 Thank you okarol. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2008, 06:11:40 AM »
Thanks so much for that, Carol! :cuddle;

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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2008, 08:19:09 AM »
DITTO MY FRIENDS, DITTO ;)  :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2008, 12:09:38 PM »
Absolutely ditto. You all are an amazing source of comfort, inspiration and humor!
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