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« on: April 16, 2009, 04:30:14 PM »
I've been thinking a lot about all of you. There was a bad tornado where I live last Friday. I saw it coming out of the sky. It hit a block away from me and destroyed everything in sight. I have been thinking constantly about the people I love and the things in life that are important. I just want to tell all of you that I love you and I wish you the very very best in life.
Anna :bandance;

 :flower;  :flower;  :flower;  :flower;  :flower;  :flower;
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2009, 04:57:39 PM »
That was too close and I'm sure very frightening.  I'm glad you were safe.  Hugs and prayers.


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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2009, 05:01:07 PM »
 :cuddle; Anna. We are glad that you are safe and we love you too.  :waving;
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2009, 05:03:45 PM »
Oh Anne, that sounds just terrible.  I hadn't heard anything about the tornados.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2009, 05:14:35 PM »
Hi Anna,  I am glad you are ok.   I am really glad to see you post!  Let us know how things are and how your son is doing.  We love you, too, Anna and hope life is treating you well.    :cuddle;   :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2009, 06:31:36 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :flower; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; miss UUUUUUUUUUU
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2009, 07:06:41 PM »
yeah anna we miss you.... you KNOW you are one of the founding members of the "Women of IHD" harem.. uh I mean group don't you?!?!?!  :rofl;

I am so glad you are safe and well.... good to hear from you!! :)
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2009, 07:46:49 PM »

dear annabanana - always good to hear from you - we love you too.

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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2009, 08:31:33 PM »
We love you too!  :cuddle;  Did you have any damage from the tornado or winds?
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2009, 08:39:17 PM »
That was very lucky for you and your family.    :grouphug; from me!
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2009, 04:25:02 AM »
So nice to hear from you Anna and I hope you were completely untouched by the tornado.  A block away is close though so it's distressing if your neighbours were affected.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2009, 05:46:35 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2009, 06:06:21 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2009, 06:23:17 AM »
i'm so glad you're ok
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2009, 07:44:07 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2009, 03:14:48 PM »
The tornado hit in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where I live. It was an F4 tornado and many people were deeply affected, over 200 homes totally destroyed, and a good friend of mine lost his goddaughter and her mother...the only 2 people who were killed. My family and I were not touched by it at all, except for the shock of seeing our city destroyed like a war zone.

I was actually working on a rental house when the tornado hit a block away. When I tried to leave the neighborhood I couldn't get out because of downed power lines and debris from houses. There was a semi truck overturned on the interstate 2 blocks away. The tornado went for over 20 miles through the county. Terrible. It's a miracle that more people weren't killed.

My son and I are doing very, very well. Haven't heard from Randy, though. A mutual friend told me he was doing well since he's been on dialysis. Apparently he has a big garden at his sister's house, which is what he needs. Sometimes I wish he and I could talk but I doubt that will happen. He's still drinking beer, just not a whole lot anymore.

Much love to everyone!  :bandance;

I'm glad to hear from you all. I'll log on more often...gotta keep check on RichardMEL's harem...I mean "group".... :rofl;

 
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« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2009, 03:49:47 PM »
RichardMels harem   :rofl;   :rofl;   Come back often Anna.  It brightens our day   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2009, 05:42:02 PM »

Wow I am so glad you made it through the tornado Anna - sorry about your friend!
It's always good to hear from you!  :-*
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
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 -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2009, 09:24:26 PM »
yeah I sure need anna to come sort out the tornado that my harem has become!!!  :rofl;

Good to know you survived the winds and everything.. yikes scary stuff!! Funny I was just thinking about Randy the other day and wondering how he was doing.. it sounds hopeful at least which I am sure gives you some comfort at least.
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2009, 04:19:36 AM »
Glad you are ok and it's great to see your post.
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« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2009, 01:06:49 PM »
Such a treat to see a post from you again.  :bandance; :bandance;   :cuddle;  We are so glad that you were not hurt.  VEry sorry to hear about your friend's loved ones.
Looking forward to hearing from you some more.
 :grouphug;
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