Mysupport group

[keith]

I would like to let everyone know bout the kidney walk that my support group has got started we got approved.That is why i have not been on line in a while.I am also helpping a young man that has no where to stay, he is a migrant worker he is staying in a camp wit no heat or electric,and no food. So I'm taking him around trying to get his paper work rite. Now just imagine startong dialysis witout any family,friends or a place to stay.I guess this  is why i started this group to help others

[paris]

Thank you, Keith, for helping this man.  I can't imagine kidney failure alone, with no safe place to lay his head.  Please let us know how he does.

[monrein]

Good for you Keith.  I wish you the best of luck in all your efforts to help other patients.  I'm sure your involvement means a lot to this young man and it feels good to help others when we can.

[boxman55]

thanks Keith for letting us know what you have been up too. Also you are a saint...Boxman

[G-Ma]

  to you keith...how wonderful for that young man and others.

[keith]

Update. The man in question now has a roof over his head it's not much but at least he won't be out in the cold.The members of my support group came through in a great way, he has an electric heater ,a small fridge,an something to cook on. i was able to get him like over 400 dollars he has sent off for his birth cert. SS. card. Now he's wait for those things so that he can open a bank account and try and get on the best he can for now and he also is coming over every now and then just to talk.

[willieandwinnie]

  keith, bless your heart. 

[peleroja]

Kudos to you, Keith.  The need for more renal support groups is great.  That's why when AAKP disbanded all their chapters my friend and I formed a partnership called The Kidney Beings (so we could accept checks), in order to keep our support group going.  This board is a great support group for those who don't have a kidney community support group they can attend in person.

[paris]

Keith,  You are very special. Thanks for making a difference in this man's life.

[Sunny]

You are doing a wonderful thing. I admire your ability to get things done. Hope all continues to go well with your support group.

[Sluff]

Good Job Keith.

[keith]

Thanks to everyone. But i have some bad news the young man in question had to be taking to the hospital today right after his treatment. The doctors think that it's his liver failing. I was up at the hospital with him, i had to take him because he didn't want to go by him self so i took him to the ER, and sat with him until maybe an hour ago. They admitted him i told me thank you and to go home and if i could come back tomorrow and just sit with him and i of course said yes.I never in my life time thought that i would ever see anyone go through so much and still manage a smile. This is something that i can't do and yet i find myself to the point that I'm ready to cry cause i know that this man is going to pass in afew months and the fact that he is @ peace with this and is basically looking death in the face with a smile and not worried about it.He gave me his brothers name and possible number that is in North Carolina, i've been trying since i got the number.He hasn't talked to this brother in over 12years.I just thought that i would update everyone

[Bajanne]

I can just imagine the comfort you are to him - to have someone with you who cares enough to stay with you at a time like this.  I am sure it is your care and concern that is helping him to smile.  You just keep on keeping on.  You are doing a great job. 

[G-Ma]

You are a wonderful support.
Ann

[twirl]

Keith
you are a hero and I am damn proud to know you
that person will die in peace and comfort due to you
what else better could you give a person than peace of mind
you are like so cool
( spirit of Marley)

[rose1999]

The world needs more people like you Keith 

[okarol]

  Keith