May 23, 2017

I am happy to say I just had my 57th birthday April 13th and I am so blessed to not have to hook up to a machine before I go to bed every night like I did for two years before Sandi Hamilton-Spall gave me "Creedy".

Sandi has had some complications but our doctor informs me it was not because she donated her kidney to me.

I went through some emotional days after I found out because I felt guilty,

that was why she kept her health from me.

She says she would not have changed a thing about donating because she knew how sick I was, that is the kind of person my friend is and I love her for that!

I have out lived my Mom and brother and a sister, my Mom and brother both had kidney failure.

I have one sister left and we are very close.

I love life and wake up every day thankful for another chance.

September 13, 2016

A lot has changed since my last update.

I just hit my fourth year with my kidney and relocated to my hometown in Kentucky to be close to family.

My kidney is functioning well.

However the imunnosurpresent medication I will be on the rest of my life is causing some issues with my eyes and bones.

I was just diagnosed with Ostioarthritis in my hands and elbows.

The imunnosurpresent medication for my kidney and the pain medication for the arthritis is very expensive and l will need asisstance with the cost.

One thing I do not miss is hooking up to a machine every night to pull the poison out of my body.

I am living my life to the fullest

and I am so very great full for my childhood friend Sandi, for her wonderful gift.

No words can express how It feels to feel good most days and not have to be on a machine to keep me a live.

Thanks to all my family and friends for their support and help.