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« on: April 11, 2010, 06:37:43 AM » |
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 The last 18 months have been a real strain on my family. First I lost my job and then in the same week found out I needed to start dialysis. From there it just went down hill. Five surgeries and 4 hospital stays later here we are and finally a bit of sunshine. We have 4 children. Oldest is in college (3rd year & lots of $$$$). The second will start college in the fall and that's where the good news comes in. She got another scholarship award notice yesterday. This one saying it will cover all academic & general fees not covered by any other awards. Boy what a relief for our checkbook. We weren't sure how we were gonna be able to swing 2 kids in college. Our oldest plans on going to grad school too. Well thanks for listening. I just needed to shout it out!
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« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2010, 09:26:05 AM » |
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That is wonderful news. Glad you got a bit of sunshine. It's gonna be smooth sailing from now on!  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2010, 09:50:40 AM » |
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Fantastic news and congratulations to your daughter on her achievements.  |
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 09:59:05 AM » |
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Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2010, 10:17:54 AM » |
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Sounds like you have some smart cookies! Congratulations! |
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2010, 12:51:39 PM » |
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What a wonderful piece of news! Congrats to all of you!
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2010, 04:46:11 PM » |
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Congrats! Bright kids.
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2010, 06:02:30 AM » |
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One of lifes rewards, every now and again we need a break, glad you got one. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2010, 08:30:48 AM » |
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That is really great news!!
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2010, 12:11:41 AM » |
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Yippee!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2010, 10:15:21 AM » |
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Thank you all for you replies. We are still celebrating. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2010, 01:43:51 PM » |
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That is a clear statement of how hard your child has worked, and how wonderful you have mentored! How incredibly wonderful.... carry on with your celebrations!
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