Monthly Archives: February 2007

Getting my craft on for Quinny B.

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Several ideas came in and out of my mind this month for the Get Your Craft On challenge. Of course, February was HEART month. What I decided to do was make a cape for Quinn. She’s wanted one ever since … Continue reading →

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A Note to The Village.

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I want to say that the people that surround us (referred to as The Village) have been very patient lately regarding the YES or NO to our donor being approved. I’ve been asked what is going on and a lot … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun. Donut style.

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Julia Roberts

19 Kids (15 boys?). 1 Sc00by. Several donuts and outside playtime in very cold weather (who could blame me, they needed to run around) but fun was had by all. I mean look at that photo. Let’s all agree right … Continue reading →

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It's not a yes.

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Julia Roberts

But it’s not a no either. The transplant team has requested that PD#1 has two additional tests and a couple of things clarified. But they aren’t kidney related and we are taking that as a positive sign. Why would they … Continue reading →

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Number of sleeps.

Posted on February 20, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gage and Quinn often refer to the number of days with the number of sleeps before an event. Yesterday on the way to dialysis I explained that the doctors looked at PD#1′s insides to see if one of the two … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: PD#1 (what she told others)

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Hi to all – Some of you already know this, to others this may come as a surprise – I am currently going through testing to be a kidney donor to an 8 year old boy, Gage. Gage, whose family … Continue reading →

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Kids.

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Julia Roberts

This note is from a friend whose kids S & D wanted to say special prayers for Gage. And yes, any prayers, any thoughts of healing, from any source help. But this one is extra sweet; from kids to kid. … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: PD#1 (out of our hands now)

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Julia Roberts

PD#1 here. All went pretty well with my two day testing. I’m not a fan of needles and I put the nurses on alert when I almost fainted Monday after they drew numerous vials of blood. My blood and urine … Continue reading →

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PD#2 is as wonderful as PD#1

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Potential Donor #1 is starting two day testing today, Monday and will go through Tuesday. I’ve just learned that Potential Donor #2′s family is providing dinner both days to PD#1′s family to help out. We’re the luckiest family ever… Two … Continue reading →

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A letter for Gage on his 8th Birthday.

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Dear Gage, You’re eight! It completely boggles my mind that eight years ago today I looked into your eyes and held your little body close to mine and realized that you were not only responsible for fulfilling my dream to … Continue reading →

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