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« Reply #1700 on: March 30, 2010, 06:37:50 PM »
Hey, come on, there must be someone else out there with something positive happening this week!

Mine -
Made $125 selling clutter and books at a flea market.  Whooo-hoooo - empty cupboards and full pockets!  $20 of that came from the taxidermy bobcat that my FIL was going to throw out.  I wasn't even sure I could sell the gruesome, fuzzy thing, and it was gone before I even had all the boxes of stuff out of the car.  Too funny!

Someone sent me a mystery envelope with no return address that contained only a 50 dollar bill.  Between that and the money I made at the flea market, I was able to take advantage of a number of soon to expire coupons and offers at the local grocery store.  I ended up with $160 worth of groceries for $101. Not too shabby for a few minutes a week spent clipping coupons, plus I now have a cupboard full of staples to tide me over during the skinny months when my money has to go for emergencies instead of groceries.

A friend brought me dinner and flowers when she stopped by to have me mend a dress.  I have lovely purple tulips blooming on my coffee table.

And, it's been warm, sunny, and lovely!
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« Reply #1701 on: March 30, 2010, 06:58:39 PM »
Jbeany, you have a long list of positives!  Sounds like this has been a good week. You deserve every good thing that comes your way.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #1702 on: March 31, 2010, 11:12:02 AM »
Way to go Jbeany,that was nice of whoever helped you out. :2thumbsup;


My positives for today are that it's sunny and beautiful outside and is supposed to stay that way through to the weekend.Maybe while mom is in D tomorrow,I'll get to get out and take a walk.And the big one for me,I only have today through Saturday to wear my heart monitor,and then I get to take it off for good !!! :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #1703 on: March 31, 2010, 11:50:29 AM »
Making a big pot of split pea soup today and also a new recipe...Okonomiyaki...a type of savoury pancake, crispy on the outside and made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage and leeks and a bit of japanese dashi (fish stock), then topped with toasted almonds and chives.  If it seems a tad dry I'll add a dollop of dashi seasoned yogurt.

While I cook I like to listen to BBC podcasts on philosophy, history or culture. 
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
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Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #1704 on: March 31, 2010, 02:45:09 PM »
Tomorrow school closes for Easter vacation.  It reopens on April 12 but I have an appt for a mammogram that day so I go back on April 13!!  Hubby says his mom doesn't seem to be nearly as confused today so hopefully all the confusion was being caused by the infection!!
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« Reply #1705 on: March 31, 2010, 02:55:28 PM »
The US census office just called to hire me - training is the end of April - spare cash - yay!
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« Reply #1706 on: April 01, 2010, 10:27:23 AM »
I've been cured!!!!!!!!   How is that for a positive???   


April Fools Day     :rofl;    :rofl;    :rofl;    :rofl;
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« Reply #1707 on: April 01, 2010, 12:47:26 PM »
First day back at the gym today after 9 days off due to nasty cold.  Cooking Thai Green Curry Chicken with steamed rice and mango salad with toasted raw cashews for dinner and listening to a radio program about Socrates.  Sent husband to do all shopping for the weekend...life is feeling good and I've taken note of the feeling.  :thumbup;
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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 #1708 on: April 01, 2010, 12:50:55 PM »
It is amazing how much better MIL is doing since she started antibiotics on Monday. She is really starting to come back to her old self.  I am off for Easter vacation. School reopens on April 12!!
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« Reply #1709 on: April 01, 2010, 02:16:52 PM »
Monrein always makes me look for the good around me.   There is more good than bad.  Sun shining, birds singing and I am here to enjoy it all.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #1710 on: April 01, 2010, 04:35:45 PM »
The weather is absoluterly wonderful!!

I started PD at home today..after I passed the final test, the nurse visit!!! :cheer:
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« Reply #1711 on: April 01, 2010, 09:14:26 PM »
I have been cured, too!    :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;   April Fools!



But my positives, I have had a good week at work, so far.  The kids are cooperating with the writing of an Ode (Poem). They seem to like the probability experiments we have been doing this week and are getting the vocabulary concepts.
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« Reply #1712 on: April 02, 2010, 11:38:36 AM »
I have a positive! I'm scheduled for transplant on the 28th! I just found out yesterday, and it was no joke  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #1713 on: April 02, 2010, 12:17:09 PM »
It is an absolutely beautiful day here!!  23 degrees celcius!! Hope we get lots more like this!!!
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« Reply #1714 on: April 02, 2010, 04:22:39 PM »
Quote from: topazbeauty on April 02, 2010, 11:38:36 AM
I have a positive! I'm scheduled for transplant on the 28th! I just found out yesterday, and it was no joke  :2thumbsup;

Hurray for topaz!   :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #1715 on: April 02, 2010, 05:57:08 PM »
Good for you Topaz!!!! :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #1716 on: April 03, 2010, 12:53:59 PM »
Another beautiful 20 degree celcius day!!  Lots of snow has melted today. I have a new clothesline today - first time in 2 years!!   I have clothes blowing on the line now!!  The clothes is going to smelll so good.
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« Reply #1717 on: April 03, 2010, 03:15:11 PM »
I've got my two kids here for Easter, my husband, and on Easter Sunday I turn Fifty. I'm so happy to actually make it to Fifty.
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« Reply #1718 on: April 03, 2010, 03:57:37 PM »
It's pouring rain.  Normally I wouldn't consider that a positive, but it is today, especially for all the local firefighters who have been battling an endless series of grass fires during this dry, dry spring.
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« Reply #1719 on: April 03, 2010, 05:26:13 PM »
I was invited to go with my son and his family, and daughter and her family to the Easter Egg hunt downtown today. It is a fun event, last for hours and the kids all had so much fun. There were thousands of people there.  I told all the grands to remember it wasn't a contest and to watch for the little guys so everyone found some eggs.  Well, no one told the other kids to play nice!!  Eliza got knocked down and punched in the eye. A big boy took an egg right out of Paxton's hand.  After round one, only 3 of the 6 kids had any eggs.  We stayed for two more rounds of hunting. It was the same each time.  I didn't realize egg hunting was a tackle sport!   :rofl;    But, they all had fun together and after the hunt the Easter story was read, so they were reminded of why we where there.  Tomorrow will be a good day with most of my kids and grands sitting with us at church.  And then we will have our own (civilized!) egg hunt and about 20 for dinner.  The grands are having their lemonade stand tomorrow --- they have lots of chocolate ribbons, Eiffel Towers, and crowns to sell for the Kidney Foundation.   I hope everyone else has a great day, too.

Happy Birthday, Sunny!  Each birthday is a great day!!

And congratulations Topaz!  A new kidney!! I'll keep you in my prayers.
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« Reply #1720 on: April 06, 2010, 05:59:59 AM »
Hubby and I are going out tonight for steaks to celebrate making it through 25 years of being married!! :wine; :wine;    He gave me a beautiful diamond eternity ring.   What a man I have!!!  :guitar:
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« Reply #1721 on: April 06, 2010, 03:10:48 PM »
My son is visiting me from London.  I get two whole weeks with him! :clap;
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« Reply #1722 on: April 07, 2010, 08:06:53 AM »
Spent a fun day thrifting with a friend.  Came home with lots of good books and useful stuff, and still didn't spend more than 10 dollars.  Ahhh, the thrill of the bargain hunt!
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« Reply #1723 on: April 09, 2010, 12:29:11 PM »
It's Friday, the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. My friend Claudia finally got out of Mexico. Today is a good day.
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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
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #1724 on: April 14, 2010, 03:31:45 AM »
We are on day 3 of our NxStage training and it's going well.  We are SO excited, hubby already seems to be feeling better!
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