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This is my first attempt at blogging. I hear it is all the rave! As a mom, I just thought that I would share some of my thoughts, fears, experiences, joys, tears, laughter, stories, etc. You get the gist....Thank you for taking the time to read and I hope to hear back from you. This is meant to be a constructive, hopefully, funny, page that let's us moms forgive ourselves, give ourselves a break, and hopefully some support! Happy reading!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

When life throws you curve balls...

....what do you do???? Sometimes life is crazy and throws you a curve ball. Here is a perfect example. One of my best friends of my life has been dealing with kidney disease since she was in her early teen years. Her mom, fortunately, was able to be a donor for a healthy kidney which was great! It gave her an opportunity to have a wonderful, relatively healthy 20+ years. Well, her original kidney transplant was when she was 15 years old. Well, when you have a kidney transplant, the kidney only lasts about 20 years. Of course, when my friend turned about 35, she started to not feel so well, sure enough, her kidney started to die. Well, she was placed on the transplant list and had to prepare her body for 3x's per week of dialysis. She had to quit her job and move to the east coast because the list was shorter than where she was living. LUCKILY, she was called a week and a half ago to come in for a transplant. We are hoping and praying that the kidney takes to her body. There is so much involved.....additionally, my sorority little sister was faced with devastating news about a year ago - she was diagnosed with a rare cancer. She has persevered, however, she is facing difficult times right now. It really makes you realize your own mortality. Two of the best people that I know have faced such difficulties, and they both are amazing hearts, and I am so blessed to have them in my life. If ever you have a bad day, just realize how lucky you are. I know times are tough right now, however, it could be worse. Please pray and send your best to these two amazing women and anyone in your life that may be facing similar circumstances. I know that my life would not be as rich had I not encountered my amazing Melissa and Kristin....xoxoxoxo
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  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Jen,

    It is interesting as we get older that life shows reminds of our own mortality. Two years ago this past June my Wife and I lost a very good friend, Tommy. He was a grade school friend of hers and I met him roughly 15 years ago. He had been fighting cancer for 7 years. he died @ the young age of 39. So very sad a real dose of mortality.

    You are a good friend to be there for them, sometimes support from friends is easier for them to accept, I know Tommy did not want to burden his family with his health issues.

    Hope all turns out well for your friends.

    Take care

    Bill

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