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cariad
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« on: April 24, 2011, 12:23:34 PM »
My original donor is flying in in a few days for us to go get a blood draw and check if I am going to need a nephrectomy. For some bizarre reason, he decided to invite others along so my parents and brother will be here. This is a tad annoying, but not why I am on here feeling emotionally drained.

My uncle who lives in town had a stroke last week. Luckily, he was at home with his wife and they live within steps of a hospital. So everything that could be done was done as quickly as possible.

He is in a medically induced coma right now. I had my kids make him cards and we drove out there to see his wife (my aunt who adores children) yesterday and she told us there were many positive signs - that he was able to open one eye and wiggle his toes when asked. Today, those signs have all evaporated. I am sad and scared for my aunt and their daughter. The doctors cannot find the source of the bleeding on his brain.

Please keep a good thought for him. He has literally hundreds of friends - he has always had a huge heart, and is generous beyond belief - people just love him I am indifferent to most of my relatives, but Jeff is a special person and I continue to hope that he will somehow miraculously recover and go on to live many more happy, productive years.








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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2011, 12:25:40 PM »
 :grouphug; So sorry about your uncle.  :'(
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 01:04:49 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 01:10:10 PM »
Strokes can happen to any of us and that is scary.  I too hope your Uncle pulls through for more quality years.

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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 01:12:07 PM »
I'm sorry that you are going through this trying time.  My thoughts are with you and your family.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2011, 02:05:13 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2011, 02:52:55 PM »
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Cariad, I'm so very sorry.  :cuddle;

I hope that even though your uncle's positive signs are gone, it is just a temporary setback. I'll be thinking about you, your uncle,  and your aunt.

I hope you can emotionally brace yourself for the onslaught of family.  :cuddle;

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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2011, 05:36:00 PM »
Praying for your uncle and you! 

lmunchkin :pray;     :flower;
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 08:47:18 PM »
I am very sorry cariad.   :grouphug;
He of course is in my prayers.
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2011, 06:51:53 AM »
Cariad - where have you gone?  I miss you.
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