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« on: November 12, 2009, 03:52:35 PM » |
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ESRD affects everyone associated to it. The effects are enormous and takes it's toll on the person with ESRD but also their loved ones, caretakers and even the health professionals who really care about their patients on a day to day basis.
This is the case with Michelle a 38 year old Caretaker and health professional. We here at IHD have known Michelle as Inara for sometime, she has lost her battle with depression. Michelle was the first one in line when it came to standing up for those affected with ESRD. She was a kind person with genuine deep caring of others, so much that she devoted her life to helping others. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her in life and on the boards of IHD.
I hope Michelle has found the peace that she missed out on in this life and that there is a special place in heaven to reward her for her selflessness in caring for others in her short time on earth.
Go rest high on that mountain.
-Sluff
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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 03:54:49 PM » |
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Well said Sluff. I am sorry we've lost Michelle but pray that she is at peace now.  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 04:03:40 PM » |
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R.I.P Michelle.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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Sluff
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 05:21:47 PM » |
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Go Rest High On That Mountain
I know your life on earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
(Chorus)
Go rest high on that mountain
Girl, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels' faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
Repeat (Chorus)
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 05:55:49 PM » |
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Thank you for starting this thread.
I will miss Michelle profoundly.
Aleta
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Wife to Carl, who has PKD. Mother to Meagan, who has PKD. Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011. Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011.  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 05:59:13 PM » |
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She will be missed here. Our loving thoughts are with her family and friends. May she be at peace and know she was loved.  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2009, 05:38:21 PM » |
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R.I.P. Michelle.
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2009, 07:35:57 PM » |
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God Bless you Michelle.
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Sunny
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2009, 02:39:57 PM » |
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She is at peace now. I wish her daughter and loved one's well.
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Sunny, 49 year old female
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2009, 02:46:52 PM » |
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May Michelle's gentle soul rest in peace!...
God Saw You Getting Tired
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
May God bless and protect her loved ones...
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2009, 07:56:49 PM » |
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R.I.P. Michelle. Your courage was an inspiration to me.
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"The key to being patient is having something to do in the meantime" AU
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 06:51:18 PM » |
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Your courage and your life will be remembered.
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 Remember your present situation is not your final destination. Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. "If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1 |
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009, 10:57:05 PM » |
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Michelle, I was not one of the privledged people to know you, but from what I have read you were a wonderful, gentle soul. Rest in God's arms now and let Him bring yoou peace.
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Death is not extinguishing the light;
it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
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Des
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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009, 11:52:07 PM » |
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Sluff,
Can you move some of the other posts from "Inara needs help" by wtw to this one...... they are really beautifull.
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Please note: I am no expert. Advise given is not medical advise but from my own experience or research. Or just a feeling...
South Africa
PKD
Jan 2010 Nephrectomy (left kidney)
Jan 2010 Fistula
Started April 2010 Hemo Dialysis(hate every second of it)
Nov 2012 Placed on disalibity (loving it)
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Sluff
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« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2009, 06:10:04 PM » |
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Des
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2009, 12:27:08 AM » |
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Thanks a million.
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Please note: I am no expert. Advise given is not medical advise but from my own experience or research. Or just a feeling...
South Africa
PKD
Jan 2010 Nephrectomy (left kidney)
Jan 2010 Fistula
Started April 2010 Hemo Dialysis(hate every second of it)
Nov 2012 Placed on disalibity (loving it)
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YLGuy
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« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2010, 04:41:06 PM » |
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I still think about you.
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Sluff
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« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2010, 04:33:52 PM » |
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I wonder how her daughter is doing.
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