Monthly Archives: September 2006

Our Kate.

Our very own Kate is playing rugby in the World Cup this month. How crazy is that? We heart you Kate. Much love, hugs and kisses. We’re so proud of you! Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin … Continue reading

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Shaving off time left and right.

Heard today from our transplant coordinator, Nurse Betty, about the cross match. All is good. Either of us can go to the next round of testing. We’re sending Julian up. It’s a collective decision because I seriously – and it … Continue reading

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Karate, school and kidney failure.

We signed Gage up for karate and he is loving it and it shows in this picture. Quinn now has decided that she should be doing karate as well. Which is funny and good. Funny because you have never seen … Continue reading

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Dang. Realization #238

Gage now qualifies to get a wish granted through the Make A Wish Foundation. Never thought I’d say those words. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading

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Something is so wrong about this…

One should never look this happy when going to a day of kidney transplant evaluation appointments. Seriously. Gage has the creative-coping ability to have fun no matter what the task is at hand. It’s a gift of his that makes … Continue reading

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The sinking in day.

The day after the day we hear more about Gage’s disease progression is always the reckoning day. The day of anger and acceptance. A day of reality. A day of getting our parental boxer gloves on to figure out what … Continue reading

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It was all and nothing we expected.

We spent all day at Children’s Hospital today. We’re tired. When we got home Gage was running and jumping and acting like a knuckle head proving that those in acute renal failure don’t always have to be tired and lethargic. … Continue reading

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One of the saddest things I ever heard.

Gage has been having many bouts of renal failure itching fits resulting in tears, copious amounts of non-fragrant lotion being applied and long warm baths that give temporary relief. On our way out of the house to see friends last … Continue reading

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Photo Fun Friday

Here’s a picture from July 4th and it’s the kids (obviously) with our special friend Linda. Linda loves us adults. She loves our kids more. Like many of our friends Linda puts her affection for us into action. She’s one … Continue reading

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