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Living Donation Discussion and News => Living Donation Forum => Topic started by: elephant on March 28, 2017, 05:15:35 PM

Title: My kidney has moved on
Post by: elephant on March 28, 2017, 05:15:35 PM

My recipient, and Daddy, passed away last weekend.  Our surgery was in April 2011, so we had nearly six years together post-transplant.  He had fantastic kidney function the entire time, but developed untreatable cancer. 

I'm really grateful I was able to give him a kidney when I did.  He SO enjoyed life.  We were always close, but shared a very special bond after the surgery. 

I'd be happy for anyone who will say a prayer for us (Julia and John) , and for all donors and recipients.

Love, elephant

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: sherri on March 28, 2017, 07:03:24 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have been following your posts since you donated. The bond you shared with your Dad was so palpable from all your posts. Hope the memories you have will be a comfort to you. What a beautiful gift you gave your Dad.

Julia and John in my thoughts and prayers!

Sherri

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: CK on March 28, 2017, 07:19:15 PM

So sorry.   :(

Glad you had those 5-6 years with him, though.  (I'm an atheist, but I do still wish you well  :) ).

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: Fr Pat on March 29, 2017, 04:05:40 AM

     You gave him a great gift, and you were gifted by him. Treasure that always. God grant him peace and joy, and you also.
   Fr. Pat

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: elephant on March 29, 2017, 02:42:25 PM

Thank you sherri, CK and Fr. Pat for your kind responses. 

Daddy's "extra" six years of happy life are a joy to me as a daughter and an honor for me as a donor. 

Love, elephant

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: Clark on March 29, 2017, 04:03:07 PM

Best wishes, Julia. Take care. We're thinking of you.

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: Michael on March 29, 2017, 10:31:30 PM

You gave your dad - and yourself - a wonderful gift of six more years together. I'm sorry for your loss, and will keep you, your dad, and all donors and recipients in my thoughts.

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: Orchidlady on March 30, 2017, 04:40:46 PM

So very sorry for your loss, elephant.  A father is so very special to a daughter. Prayers to you and your family and I am sure you made his last years much happier with your gift.

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: elephant on March 30, 2017, 08:23:42 PM

Dear Clark, OrchidLady ad Michael, 

I appreciate the support and thoughtful words.  Yes, we sure had some very happy family times that I treasure. 

Love, elephant

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: pilotjjc3 on April 03, 2017, 10:51:51 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss. But your gift allowed him to have "bonus" time that I'm sure you appreciated having.

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: Paparafa on April 09, 2017, 06:05:48 PM

Dear Julia,
a prayer for you and your dad...and a prayer for you to look forward to the day when you will see him again and embrace him one more time.

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: PastorJeff on April 10, 2017, 07:17:53 AM

I pray that God return to you a generous measure of the love that you have expressed on here and I'm sure elsewhere.  Each day is a gift and God used you to extend many gifts to your dad.  A privilege...

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: elephant on April 11, 2017, 07:10:41 AM

Dear pilot, Papa and Pastor,

Thanks for the prayers and kind thoughts!  Daddy was buried last weekend, on a lovely sunny day with flowers and green grass all around.  And with a little bit of me, one that fulfilled an amazing purpose.   

love, elephant

Title: Re: My kidney has moved on
Post by: PastorJeff on April 14, 2017, 10:09:35 PM

Elephant:  A thought: grief hurts, loss hurts yet it seems to me also a testimony to the nature of a special, loving relationship--in your case you and your dad.