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« on: August 31, 2010, 04:54:49 AM »
It is almost 8am.  My transplant co-ordinator just called. They are bringing four of us hard to match patients in for testing for a kidney that is available.   I am heading there now.  She said it will be a long day and no guarentees.  Never thought I would even get the back up call.  So, I am out the door.  Prayers would be welcome for all who are being called in.  And for the family who made the decision that has allowed this call to happen.
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 05:24:29 AM »
Prayers going out as I type!!  GOOD LUCK TOO!!
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Membranous Glomerulonephritis confirmed by biopsy in  April 1989
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 05:33:58 AM »
I am really hoping it goes the way you want to......

Praying for you.  With all my heart.
You deserve this.
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2010, 06:41:25 AM »
 :bandance; hope it is you Paris Best wishes.
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2010, 07:08:15 AM »
Thinking of you, Paris.... I hope today's the day for you!....

Love and hugs!....

Darth...
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 07:43:59 AM »
Good luck!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 07:47:54 AM »
 :pray; Dear paris, sending prayers, will be waiting to hear, if it's meant to be, I hope it's your day!! Love you!!  :-*
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2010, 07:54:27 AM »
Paris, I am FREAKING out for you. Sending prayers and MANY hugs :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2010, 08:14:33 AM »
Hello everyone.  I am sitting here at work going INSANE...  We all don't know what to think -- this is unknown territory for our family.  Sitting with mom this morning -- when she said who was on the phone I couldn't believe it.  It still hasn't sunk in.

She asked that I keep you all posted...

She had the blood drawn about half an hour ago - 15 viles.  She has to get an EKG and a chest X-ray and then just wait. They just said she can't have anything to drink or eat until things are decided...

Dad is up there with her.  This is hard sitting behind my desk just waiting - I am not used to not being with her for all of this...  Waiting is not easy...
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2010, 08:17:40 AM »
Thanks Beth, I am pacing, it's not helping! I sent you my cell, I will be out today, but call if there's anything I can do!  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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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 #10 on: August 31, 2010, 08:19:28 AM »
Thanks for the update, Beth....

Fingers crossed!!!!...

Please keep us informed!....

Tell your mum that Mum, 'Dougal', and I are thinking of her....

God bless....

Darth....
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2010, 08:34:02 AM »
Will do Darth!  :) 

Karol - I have your number in my phone - I will call or text with any news.
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« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2010, 08:42:03 AM »
REALLY hoping to hear good news!!!!!!....

Hope it all goes well...

Love...

Darth...
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2010, 08:47:05 AM »
Exciting news!!!  :cheer:   I am praying for you Paris.  :pray;    You are in my thoughts everyday anyway.   :)

Beth, hang in there.   :cuddle;      God Bless the donor and his/her family.    :thumbup;
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2010, 09:06:52 AM »
 :-*
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« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2010, 09:30:18 AM »


omg!   :pray; Let this happen , let this be a positive outcome  :pray;
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« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2010, 09:59:14 AM »
sending  lots of   :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray;  both  for  Paris  and  for  Beth's  mom.
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« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2010, 10:25:42 AM »
 :2thumbsup;  :)  :pray;  :bandance;  :grouphug;
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
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« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2010, 10:29:57 AM »
keeping fingers and toes crossed that this will be paris's day.  it is exciting to think that today someone will get a long awaited kidney. just praying that's it's paris.
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« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2010, 10:43:03 AM »
 More good thoughts from here!
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« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2010, 10:49:37 AM »
This is exciting! Paris, I hope things go your way.

Just spoke to Sluff, he's somewhere in North Dakota headed to Montana, not able to get online right now. Paris, he sends best wishes to you and will be praying for you.
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« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2010, 11:11:17 AM »
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« Reply #22 on: August 31, 2010, 11:25:53 AM »
Prayers being said! (as well as any thing else that might help!!!!)  You my dear Paris will be my obsession for the day!!!  Thinking of you too Beth.  Remember, deep breaths.
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« Reply #23 on: August 31, 2010, 11:57:09 AM »
Thanks everyone for the well wishes -- I have been keeping her up to date with everyones posts and will let you guys know when I know more!
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« Reply #24 on: August 31, 2010, 12:02:43 PM »
Just got ahold of mom -- She says the way it was explained to the 4 that were called is that this particular kidney was not showing the markers for the antibodies that cause the problems with their high PRA levels...

She's done her blood work and tests - now they are just waiting... 
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