wooly winter

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Transplant



Yesterday was a huge day for our family.  Our 29 yr. old son was diagnosed with a kidney disease right after being wounded in Iraq December 2004. It became clear within a couple of days that he would eventually need a kidney transplant and yesterday was that day.  Our oldest, Olivia insisted on donating one of her kidneys to him yesterday.  Their surgeries were long and hard.  Hers took over four hours and his almost six hours.  The good news?  Her kidney was super healthy and so far is working great for him!!  Her body is also rapidly adapting to having just one very healthy kidney. In fact, she is recovering better than the team's wildest hopes!!  Oh you go girl!!


These are photos of Ben and Olivia that I took this evening.  They are recovering just a few doors from each other at University of New Mexico Hospital. Don't they look great???  This is just a little over 24 hrs after their transplant!!

Being just a few rooms apart means the "Older Sister" can go check on her brother and make sure he is obeying orders. .....Isn't that what older sisters do...regardless of where you are at...??

We are thanking Go for watching over them and giving them successful surgeries!  Thank you for praying for them.

11 comments:

  1. What a beautiful and wonderful thing, for your daughter to donate one of her kidney's to your son,and her brother! A very happy day for your family, Kathy! They look really wonderful to have just gone through major surgeries. May God look over them and keep them well! Hugs to all!
    Marilyn

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  2. What a caring, generous gesture! They both look wonderful--I can't believe your daughter is walking around! Speedy recovery to the both of them.

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  3. Hi Kathy! What a wonderful, heartfelt story! Amazing love! They both look so good already! I love hearing happy news like this! So glad you shared it!

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  4. Dear Kathy, what emotions you must have gone through! Sending hugs to your family, and prayers for continued healing.
    And I'm so glad you have a blog - don't know how I missed it, but I won't anymore; have become a follower. You are one of my favorite card makers!

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  5. OH Kathy what an incredible story, you must be so proud of them both. Ben and Olivia look terrific and I send loving thoughts to them both for the speediest of recoveries :o)

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  6. Wow, the wonders of medical science. So glad both children are recovering well. My thoughts are with you.

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  7. Dear Kathy, thanks so much for sharing this life event with us. How precious that your kids can "help" each other in need! You are a great mama for raising these two self-less individual!Pray the recovery goes well for both of them! HUGS!

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  8. You have a remarkable family, Kathy! I'm so glad you shared this amazing story of love and courage.
    Praying for a speedy recovery and successful outcome for both Ben and Olivia! Rejoicing with you!

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  9. Amazing story Kathy! What a truly wonderful family you have - it must be so special and emotional for all of you. May both have a speedy recovery.

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  10. I am so glad all went well and they are both fast on the road to recovery.

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  11. Isn't medical technology a miracle?! I know what a difference there will be in your children's lives--such blessings! Wishing you all the very best and thanks for sharing your inspiration!

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