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Living Donation Discussion and News => Living Donation Forum => Topic started by: elephant on March 28, 2017, 05:15:35 PM
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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
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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
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So sorry. :(
Glad you had those 5-6 years with him, though. (I'm an atheist, but I do still wish you well :) ).
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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
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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
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Best wishes, Julia. Take care. We're thinking of you.
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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.
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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.
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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
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I'm very sorry for your loss. But your gift allowed him to have "bonus" time that I'm sure you appreciated having.
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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.
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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...
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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
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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.