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« on: October 09, 2009, 10:46:27 PM »
Today was supposed to be the first day in Las Vegas.  I felt bad that it was canceled so I thought I would surprise Kitkatz with a visit.  I remembered that she posted her dialysis center information awhile back and I searched her posts until I found it.  We both go to Davita centers.  After football practice I grabbed my Davita bag,  threw some treats (dark chocolate) in it and headed out.  Her center is just over a half hour away.  When I got there I rung the doorbell and they let me into the lobby.  A tech opened the door and asked if he could help me.  I asked him if my chair was ready.  He looked at me and then my Davita bag and then me and then my Davita bag.  I finally broke the silence by telling him I was just kidding and I was there to see Katherine.  I thought it was funny.  Katherine thought it was funny when I told her.  The tech, he didn't think it was so funny.  He went back and told Kitkatz that Marc was here from IHD and she gave the okay for me to go back and visit her.  I had a very nice chat with her which I enjoyed very much.  With it being nocturnal we had speak very softly.  Even though we didn't get to go to Vegas we had our own little get together. 
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 01:56:31 AM »
That is so neat, Marc. It's a nice center, dont you think? The techs are going to have to move Kit out in to the center of the room, with all the company she gets. Glad you decided to go and meet her. Dont forget to come and visit when I go on Dialysis too, same center.
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2009, 02:55:05 AM »

What a nice surprise! I love that!!  :bandance;
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2009, 03:06:47 AM »
Cool  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2009, 03:25:50 AM »
That would have made my day, what a wonderful surprize. Remember guys there are lots of lovely caring people in this world. YLGuy you are one of them.
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2009, 06:24:15 AM »
That is so sweet, Marc.  :cheer:

What a nice way to brighten a day that should have been very special!

You are the best!  :flower;
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2009, 09:46:40 AM »
Thank you YL for taking time to surprise Kit.  It takes a lot to surprise her!   Your kind heart shined through by brightening her night.  We love you for making Kitkatz happy    :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2009, 09:57:53 AM »
It was an awesome surprise to see YLGuy. He even brought me chocolate!  It was great!  He stayed for about an hour ad I am sure we drove those other patients crazy with our conversation.  I enjoyed the visit very much.  Thanks for coming by. Now if we just get everyone else to come in we could have a real party.
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2009, 10:14:02 AM »
This is the spirit of IHD!  So great when family members get together, and especially for such a thoughtful reason.  That was great of you, YLGuy!
Now.... :pics;
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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2009, 03:23:11 PM »
That was cool to do Marc.
Always god to bring chocolate  :rofl;
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2009, 06:46:13 PM »
 :bandance; I think that was an awesome surprise!
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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2009, 08:21:17 PM »
 :thumbup; A good thing about IHD.
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« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2009, 08:34:43 PM »
Thank you all for your responses.  It truly was my pleasure to visit kitkatz.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her.
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« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2009, 11:16:20 PM »
Next time, pick me up and I will go with you. We can have our own party!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2009, 05:29:32 AM »
So very cool Marc.  I'm surprised Kit accepted the chocolate though... :sarcasm;    Joking aside, that was a lovely thing to do.
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« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2009, 08:24:05 AM »
Your act of kindness was so inspiring.  A little of your time gave Kitkatz a special memory.  And once you meet a fellow IHDer, you are friends for life!    Makes me think "what random act of kindness can I do for a fellow IHDer?"   Thanks for the inspiration.   :cuddle;
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