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Monday October 23, 2006
Well, Johnson finally had a full three nights sleep without
waking in pain. We have adjusted his cycler to do what is titled a
tidal wave. This means that instead of draining all fluids from
Johnson's abdomen 4 times each night, we will now leave a little fluid
in each time. This way his catheter will float and not cause him
any discomfort. So things are getting a little better.
We both went back to work today and it's tough to adjust to Johnson
having to connect at 9:00PM in our bedroom to his cycler. He is a
prisoner in his own home after 9:00PM. He cannot get up to do
anything. I must say I don't like to go to bed that early, and I
usually still have things to do around that time, like prepare lunches
for us the next day, updating this website, planning his 40th Birthday
Party! Whoo Hoo! Johnson is turning 40 on November 20, 2006!
At first I didn't think we'd have a party, but then again I
thought...why not? Let's celebrate life, and all of our blessings!
So I've rented a hall, caterer and a DJ and we are all set to party!
Here are the Party details for those who would like to join us, and for
those of you whom I may not have a phone number or e-mail address of:
When: Saturday November 18th, 2006
Where: 330 Kent Street near Somerset
Time: 7:00PM - 1:00PM
RSVP to Kendra at (613) 907-1742 so she can plan how many people she
will need to provide dinner for! Or just show up after 8:00PM for
those who just want to drop by to have a few drinks and say hi!
I'm so excited for this party! Something to look forward to!
A goal to lose weight for! HA HA!!!
You see...Johnson is looking amazing...he's lost 15 lbs, but the problem
is that I have found them...they are stuck to my bottom!!! HA
HA!!! He's got more energy than I as well! I think I need
some dialysis!
So this morning in a desperate attempt to get ready for my 10KM run in
Hawaii, I got up at 5:30AM to jog! Me!? HA HA!
Well...I should not have, but I did manage to jog for 15 minutes without
stopping... I feel the pain already. So my friend who jogs
has told me to do it properly. I will jog tomorrow for 5 minutes,
walk 1 then jog for 5 minutes and walk 1 again, and repeat for 20
minutes to build up my endurance. So...wish me luck cause I'm
gonna do it again tomorrow morning.
Yes that's right folks! Kendra is exercising! I am finally
doing it. Ever like me the procrastinator!
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My Dear Friends,
I hope this letter finds you all
healthy, happy and well! Today I received amazing news!
I got a call from the Living Donor Transplant Unit, and the results
of my second set of tests (2 x 24 hour urine collection and blood
work) came in, and I passed with flying colors! My kidneys are
functioning very well and it's on to the next set of tests called
tissue typing. Johnson and I are very lucky! We've got an
appointment quickly and will do this test tomorrow morning. We
are nervous and very excited too!
With tissue typing, the doctors will try to match 6
possible antigens. The higher the number of matching antigens
the better, however, I could also not match any and still be
considered a donor due to the significant improvement of
anti-rejection drugs these past few years.
Read more.
So please wish us the best of
luck, and keep those prayers coming. I know that many of you
wish Johnson and I your very best wishes...I know many of you wish I
would not donate my kidney for fear that something could happen to
me, but please know that I VERY much wish to do this for Johnson if
I can, and if the doctors deem me fit. Ask yourself the
question...would I do it for the person I love most, and I'm sure
you'd all answer "YES!". That is how I feel.
Many times Johnson feels caught
in the middle. He knows people don't want me to donate a
kidney and he feels guilty and terrible about it. To Johnson
my love...I've been offering for 8 years now, I'm just glad you've
finally taken me up on my offer! Now I may get the chance to
nag you from within too! HA HA!! Oh yeah...and I've
asked Johnson for a Pre-Nup on the kidney...so that should he wish
to divorce me after I donate one, he knows I will want it back!
HA HA!!!
After all these tests, there is
very little risk to myself. Those who know me, know that I am
a VERY determined person when I put my mind to things, and this is a
BIG one on my list. I have never listened to anyone else's
opinions, you all know that about me...I'm stubborn, but I have a
calm belief (intuition if you will) that all will work out just
fine. I have my FAITH! I have ANGELS who whisper in my
ear and tell me everything will be ok for us. GOD doesn't do
things in our time...when we want them...he does things ON TIME!
Sincerely,
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