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« on: October 14, 2009, 03:45:20 PM »
November 5th will be the 1 year anniversary of my transplant and I was hoping you all would help me out...

Sometime around the 1st of the month I would like to send anyone who would be interested my sister-in-law's mailing address so that you all could send her a card telling her how absolutely wonderful, selfless and amazing she is for doing what she did for me.  I would also like you to tell her how you know me, a little (or a lot, your choice) about your situation whether you are a transplant recipient, a donor, waiting for a transplant, caregiver, etc.
 
My sis-in-law, like all other living donors I'm sure, is not one to talk about or boast about this wonderful gift she has given.  We don't speak on a daily or sometimes weekly basis and I really just want to drive home how thankful I am for all she's done and sacrificed for me and my family.  Because like all recipients it will be impossible to ever completely repay her.

Anyone interested in buying a card, a stamp and giving a little bit of your heart to a wonderful soul?   :)
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
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Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2009, 03:58:28 PM »

I would love to send a card - great idea! Please PM me her address.
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2009, 04:02:20 PM »
Kelly     Wonderfull Idea......  we love living Donors.... and transplants......   We just hate Dialysis.........

                       I think the world should know how happy we are that someone would give you such a wonderful gift...... 

   PM me the address......  Kathy
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2009, 04:37:36 PM »
Count me in!  This is a great idea!  Pm the address.   How much fun she will have getting surprise thank you cards.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2009, 04:42:32 PM »
Count me in to its a great idea , hasns't the time flown Kelly mine is the 28trh of this month can"t really believe its been a year all ready, living donors rock :flower;
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2009, 04:48:04 PM »
Kelly, PM me the address, I would be honored to send her a card.  It was such a wonderful thing for her to do.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2009, 06:38:25 PM »
count me in PM me
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2009, 07:04:25 PM »
message me too. I dont really know u yet. But i understand ur gratitude.
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2009, 07:17:36 PM »
Thank you all so much!  She will be surprised for sure!  Her birthday was Oct 4th and we still haven't had a chance to get together to take her and her husband to dinner.  But I bought her a really nice Dooney & Bourke (not sure if that's how you spell it) purse!  I can't wait to give it to her!   :clap;

I will send the address out around the 1st.
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2009, 07:23:31 PM »
I hope she likes funny cards if I can find one. To early for the Christmas cards I sent you though. :rofl;
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2009, 07:25:15 PM »
Of course Kelly.  PM me her address.
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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2009, 07:33:57 PM »
Quote from: Chris on October 14, 2009, 07:23:31 PM
I hope she likes funny cards if I can find one. To early for the Christmas cards I sent you though. :rofl;

Those were funny!   :rofl;
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2009, 08:02:05 PM »
I would love to. 
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« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2009, 03:36:07 AM »
Me too.  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2009, 08:56:26 AM »
KellyT,

I would enjoy sending your sister-in-law a card, simply because a donor such be thanked and thanked again!  PM me her address.

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« Reply #15 on: October 15, 2009, 12:45:02 PM »
Me too!!!!!! :bandance;
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« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2009, 02:38:13 PM »
I too would love to send her a card. What a wonderful gift! :grouphug;
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« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2009, 03:05:55 PM »
Very cool, and OMG the purse is an awesome gift. pm me so I can tell her she rocks.........
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« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2009, 05:23:34 PM »
count me in kelly. what a wonderful idea.
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« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2009, 01:04:50 AM »
Add me to the list of folks who'll send a card.  What a great idea!  While she's great for donating, YOU are great for that Dooney & Bourke bag - that's awesome (as my grandkids would say)!
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 Diagnosed with PKD in 2003 - consider myself a mutant, since
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« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2009, 01:27:37 PM »
Kelly       I didnt get the Address  ....      are we still sending cards.......
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« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2009, 02:55:46 PM »
Hi Kelly,

I don't know you well yet but I would be honored to get involved.  PM me the address please.  My sister-in-law has volunteered to be tested to be a donor for me also :)

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« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2009, 06:59:32 PM »
YES!   :yahoo;       I'll send everyone individual messages with her address tomorrow.  I know it takes the "out of country" people a little longer to get mail here, so I hope tomorrow is enough time.

Again, our anniversary date is November 5th!!!!

Thanks everyone!  I love and appreciate you all!   :grouphug;

OHHHHH   DO NOT mention the purse, as we have not yet found the time to get together.  She's been working 7 days a week apparently.  I'll remind everyone of this when I send the address.

Thanks again!
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2009, 10:04:03 PM »
Still looking for a funny card. Not sure to look for an anniversary or thank you card. Found one possible thank you card that may make her go wth  :rofl;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2009, 01:33:16 PM »
Either one Chris, I know you'll find a funny one.  Your sense of humor is right on in my opinion.  :)
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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