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« on: April 01, 2009, 01:09:13 PM »
Marvin got a call at 3:15 p.m. this afternoon.  There's a possible kidney for him.  He's first in line.  The kidney is from out-of-state and is being harvested now.  On paper, it looks like a very good match for Marvin.  We're waiting for a call-back -- when the kidney gets to NC, they will cross match it with Marvin's blood.  If there's no reaction, it's his.

We're so excited we can't hardly stand it.  Marvin has had 8 calls in the last 14 years, but none of them worked out.  He does have a high PRA (98%), but the coordinator said this looked like " an extremely good possibility" for him.  The donor was a stroke victim (and, therefore, in the "extended donor pool" that Marvin agreed to be put in), but the coordinator said the kidney is healthy and appears to be a good one (though not "perfect" because of the donor's stroke).  Marvin said it might not be "perfect," but if it's "good," it's better than none.

Waiting...waiting...waiting...Please pray for my Marvin.
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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 01:11:45 PM »
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Sending POSITIVE thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 01:16:30 PM »
You guys are in my prayers. :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 01:16:51 PM »
Praying also - as I believe God can do great things!
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 01:25:36 PM »

Finger and toes crossed! I hope all works out petey!!
 :grouphug;  :grouphug;  :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 01:28:43 PM »
WOW another high PRA gets matched.  That is hopeful.  Best of luck!  I hope all goes well.

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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 01:30:07 PM »
Awesome Petey!!

Fingers and toes firmly crossed!
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 01:30:24 PM »
Fingers crossed thinking of you both :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 01:34:40 PM »
Oh God please make this work for Marvin.  Hey lady we have missed you.  Make sure to take care of yourself too.     

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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 01:34:53 PM »
I am not familiar with PRA...?
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2009, 02:40:24 PM »
 :2thumbsup;  :2thumbsup; petey........... I am praying so hard for Marvin. Oh my God. I am so excited. Is there anyway you can let us know. I will be glued to my computer all night. That's if I don't get butted off for some reason or the other. Oh Marsha, I really hope that this is the one. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and Marvin.  :bandance;  :yahoo;
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2009, 02:46:06 PM »
Thinking of and praying for you!...

May this be the kidney for you!...

God bless you...

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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2009, 03:29:37 PM »
Petey,

I'm so happy for you and Marvin.  Stay positive this is the ONE.  I know how you guys are feeling right now.  My PRA was 81% and still I got my transplant on 3/20/09.  Recovering at the moment.

This is such a blessing news.  My prayers to you both.
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2009, 04:05:12 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2009, 04:10:48 PM »
OMG Petey I could just cry for U two, so praying this is Marvins turn :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2009, 04:43:26 PM »
Petey and Marvin,  We are all praying this is the one.   How wonderful for all of you.  Your family has had too many sad moments lately and now need this miracle to happen.   Please, dear God, let this kidney be Marvins   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2009, 04:53:16 PM »
Fingers and toes crossed here!   :grouphug;
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« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2009, 05:14:40 PM »
wow......
i am praying for your marvin..
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« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2009, 05:41:24 PM »
 :grouphug; Hope things work out!!!
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« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2009, 06:03:13 PM »
Quote from: willieandwinnie on April 01, 2009, 02:40:24 PM
:2thumbsup;  :2thumbsup; petey........... I am praying so hard for Marvin. Oh my God. I am so excited. Is there anyway you can let us know. I will be glued to my computer all night. That's if I don't get butted off for some reason or the other. Oh Marsha, I really hope that this is the one. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and Marvin.  :bandance;  :yahoo;

Holey Moley!  everything W&W said! We have been missing you and now this news.  :yahoo;  I hope it works out for Marvin and his wonderful wife.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2009, 06:09:51 PM »
Here's hoping it all works out for you guys!
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« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2009, 06:12:56 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2009, 06:21:36 PM »
 :cheer: Hope this goes through!  :cheer:
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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2009, 06:26:01 PM »
So glad to hear this- I hope its for you!!!  :flower; :flower; :cheer:
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« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2009, 08:07:22 PM »
I went to bed, but am anxious to know if Marvin got the kidney.  It is going to be a long night until we find out.  Just keep praying  :2thumbsup;
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