Monthly Archives: June 2007

Friday Photo Fun.

Posted on June 30, 2007 by Julia Roberts

The place where dreams come true and parents are tired. After the convention finished up on Sunday we were on our way to see the Disney Magic first hand. The special needs pass (my that kidney disease is handy) was … Continue reading →

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Tallish.

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Gage had an appointment this morning (after a long traveling day coming home from the PKD Convention) at transplant clinic. Lots to report and then some… Gage’s gently used kidney transplant is 3 months young yesterday. Happy Kidneyversary Jody. We … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun.

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I present you the cutest picture ever of Quinn’s BFF Mary Clara. Or as Quinn says very enthuisatically "Mary Clara BEARA!" Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the mutant family household.

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Julia Roberts

"Gage, can you tell that you feel better since you got your new kidney?" "No" (big grin…pause) "YES!" "But I still miss dialysis." The child ain’t right. Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress. Bookmark on … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the mutant family household.

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Upon opening a package from my friend Ruth that included a Scooby shirt, a ballet cosutume and several kids music CDs, Gage, when he saw Kidz Bop 5 said "Mommy, I’ve been wanting that exact thing!" Do you want to … Continue reading →

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Being a son. Becoming a father.

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Julia Roberts

When we were born, you made us feel wanted. And loved. You make us laugh and smile. When we are with you we are happy. You praise us. You encourage us. You accept us. You are present for the good … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Summer fun with cardboard. They are awfully happy. Who needs TV, computer games and the pool? Well, wait. We need the pool.* Can’t we all agree that the cap is the ticket to eternal cuteness? Forever captured on a digital … Continue reading →

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My boy. He is amazing.

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I will set aside Gage’s behavior issues (seeming always to be present) for just a moment to say that he is learning. He’s feeling well enough to concentrate on learning. He’s reading so much better than he was before transplant … Continue reading →

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Working through the bad with all that good.

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Julia Roberts

I am smack in the middle of some big emotions relating to the transplant and raising sick kids. I started a post, then had some questions about where it was going, so I sent it to Dawn over at This … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Julia Roberts

52 weeks makes a difference, don’t you think? Last year this week we found out that Gage’s kidney function had taken a dangerously large step towards acute renal function and that we would need to come in to our nephrologist’s … Continue reading →

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