Monthly Archives: March 2007

Donor letter.

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  ~G.K. Chesterton Dear Jody, How do I start this letter on the evening you gave my child a chance to live off of a machine? A chance for him to grow up? To live. … Continue reading →

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Everything looks fine. Just fine.

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Jody is in recovery. She states her pain is at a 4 out of 10. Her husband states she is pale, a little puffy, but talking and taking ice chips. We were calling him to tell him that Gage’s kidney … Continue reading →

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TX.

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gage had a restful night after an 11:30pm snack of pretzels. He did extremely well, all things considered. I sleep well and apparently very hard, as I didn’t wake up to my phone alarm (which is amazing because it is … Continue reading →

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T Minus 1

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Some photos from today and tonight… Gage’s kidney send off cake from his class. They also sang friendship songs, handed out "kidney shaped" jelly beans, asked questions about Gage’s surgery and recovery and in the end hugged and hi-fived my … Continue reading →

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Prayer.

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Julia Roberts

In what proves to be one of the most touching things (there are many) people have done for us, our church’s sanctuary will be open tomorrow for a prayer vigil from 8am-3pm for those that want to drop in throughout … Continue reading →

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2:15am Craft

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Julia Roberts

It’s completed in the nick of time I know, but I have officially done the Getting Your Craft On challenge for March. The theme was Recycle! So, there is a lid from a fresh prepared plastic food container and wine … Continue reading →

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Tears.

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Lots of tears have been shed this weekend for Jody’s Grandmother Sarah. She passed away early Saturday morning. She was 88 and her dealth was unexpected. I understand from Jody that she was a very sweet Grandmother and that Jody … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I wonder what our PFF will be next week… Here are pictures from a couple of weeks ago. Gage and Quinn are enjoying the slope in our back yard. You’ll notice that this slope is largely packed southern clay dirt. … Continue reading →

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Said by someone in the mutant family.

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gage wasn’t feeling well last weekend and Saturday I told him that if he was well enough to play, we’d be writing out his Birthday thank you notes. Later, he mentioned that he didn’t want to get up to go … Continue reading →

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We know more.

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Here’s the latest… They drew another 15 vials of blood from my boy. They will do a final cross match on them to make sure Gage hasn’t developed antibodies that would make him reject (Jody says the "R word") Jody’s … Continue reading →

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