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« on: December 29, 2010, 12:55:20 AM »

I met up with Wattle and her family in Hollywood, all the way from Melbourne! We had to do In-N-Out burgers tonight, of course, and also had IHOP pancakes. They are a really nice family, I enjoyed meeting them and hope to spend more time with them over the next few days.  :yahoo;

(Sorry, I know it's a huge photo but I will resize tomorrow!)
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2010, 03:26:16 AM »

Good burgers?
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2010, 06:23:04 AM »

 This is Bajanne.  Didn't realize at first that Lilbajanne had signed in on this laptop.  It is great seeing family members meet up like this.  Wish I were there!
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2010, 08:31:15 AM »

 :yahoo; fantastic, i love it when members get to meet. hope they have a wonderful trip.
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2010, 08:55:34 AM »

That is great! I was hoping to meet an IHD member last week but unfortunately Alex did not make it from Hawaii.
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2010, 09:13:20 AM »

What a gorgeous family! I bet they all had adorable accents as well. (My husband always said that his accent was key to getting the girl in America. It certainly did not hurt.... :rofl;)

So glad you are getting this time to hang out together.
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2010, 12:55:10 PM »

Post every picture you take with them, Karol!!!  You post your photos too, Sally!!!    I wish I were there with you all!!!

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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2011, 11:31:23 PM »

Here's Wattle and family in Santa Monica.  :waving;
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2011, 06:06:57 PM »

Spending time with Wattle has been a dream come true. We met through IHD 4 years ago and spent many hours in the chatroom. When she got her transplant nearly a year and a half ago I sobbed with joy and fear. She's doing great, and I love that she got to travel around California. I am so grateful I got to meet her and her family in person.
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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 #9 on: January 21, 2011, 04:42:47 AM »

I just love it when our family members get together!   I love my IHD family!
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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2011, 05:05:18 AM »

I am SO looking forward to Vegas in October!!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2011, 08:53:26 AM »

If they're still here this weekend, I'm available to meet up.  I live in Carson, so I'm right in the neighborhood of where they seem to be staying.  Just let me know.
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2011, 05:33:58 AM »


They leave today - I hope I get to see them on their way to LAX - they've been so busy I hope they had a good time! Maybe they will come back someday!
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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 #13 on: January 22, 2011, 09:17:58 PM »

I took this about 4 weeks ago. We went to Olvera Street near downtown Los Angeles.
Wattle and family are probably about to board their flight back to Melbourne.
We talked about a meet-up - hope to make a plan for IHD members to get together.

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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 #14 on: January 25, 2011, 06:47:08 PM »

I got to meet up with Wattle and her family a Disneyland last Monday.  We had lunch and a great time for awhile.  Her hubby took a few pics.  I forgot the camera.
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« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2011, 09:59:22 PM »

I got to meet up with Wattle and her family a Disneyland last Monday.  We had lunch and a great time for awhile.  Her hubby took a few pics.  I forgot the camera.
Ohh I was hoping for some pics!
Hey Wattle!!  :pics; :pics;
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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 #16 on: January 25, 2011, 11:57:12 PM »

Just love it when we get to meet each other. Is there a plan for Vegas in October again???
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