Monthly Archives: August 2007

A Late Letter for Dr. Steady Hands.

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Dear Dr. Pearson, You must be wondering why the title. I have been using it here when I wrote about Gage’s transplant surgeon. I was under pressure to come up with a moniker for you quickly one day and well, … Continue reading →

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Chef Marla brings food and visitors.

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Julia Roberts

If you are here via Marla’s invitation to Marla’s Feast at Babette’s Cafe in October, welcome. To learn our entire story visit the ABOUT page to the right ————–>. In a nutshell, because of a gene both of us parents … Continue reading →

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Glowing review.

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Julia Roberts

With the exception of a meltdown by Quinn last night because I wouldn’t go downstairs with her to get her toothbrush we’ve had an excellent 4 days of behavior. Gage is doing remarkable and that is good for Quinn. He … Continue reading →

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A Kidneyversary All Our Own*

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Today marks the day that Gage has had a new kidney for 5 months. Jody and I were talking about it a couple of days ago how it feels that is was recently, then other times it feels like it … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Julia Roberts

School Year 2007-08. The first day. This might possibly be the cutest picture ever of a Kindergartner. She had a good first day. She got on the bus around 6:40 am (for an 8:00 am arrival I might add…not to … Continue reading →

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Walk for PKD.

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Seriously. On the September 15 & 16 across the country in over 75 cities there is a Walk for PKD. It is a national event for the PKD Foundation and in our city, we’re having our 6th annual event. Last … Continue reading →

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Second verse, same as the first.

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Julia Roberts

A little bit louder and a little bit worse. That’s the only lyric in my head yesterday as I left Dr. KATB’s office yesterday. He is the behavioral psychologist we have been working with for a long time for help … Continue reading →

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Everything she ever said.

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Julia Roberts

My BBF’s sister, K was in an accident last week. It involved her car and a bus. Her feet where broken and one of her heels was shattered ("the worst I’ve seen" said the best surgeon who operated on both … Continue reading →

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Brains and Kidney Failure.

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Julia Roberts

As we’ve been battling Gage’s behavior lately I’ve been wondering how much of his behavior problems and educational challanges are as a result of kidney failure and neurological development. Not that it matters in our daily routine or the Operation … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Julia Roberts

Occasionally I’m witness to the kids playing well with each other. You might even say they like each other. Poor Lucy though. She could have ended up with any family, but no, she’s stuck here with us. Post Footer automatically … Continue reading →

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