Thankful Thursday

Well today, I called my friend, Chris and found out that My friend's kidney transplant is successful, however, she has the flu. Up until now she has been dependent on her courage, family support and a very large dialysis machine in her bedroom. Julie, has been grateful to that machine, however, it has been a hindrance. It has waken her and he husband up most nights due to malfunction and regardless of this I am thankful for it's existence. The machine is now being kicked to the curb. The Machine caused plumbing to be required in their bedroom, the door had to be off the closet and the closet has had to be filled with supplies. Chris told me that the bedroom is getting back to normal. When Julie comes home she will sleep or what ever ;) in a quiet room with her husband.... with doors on the closet...no nightly hook ups and morning detachments. Not only this but someone.... a live donor gave her their kidney. So selfless and what an amazing gesture. She/He gave a piece of themselves to give life to another person. Not only did she/he give life to another person, they gave life to a family, and the friends of the family. To the Donor: Whoever you are, wherever you are....YOU ARE AMAZING. You are selfless and so many people are sooo grateful. I am so grateful for your gracious gift because Julie has been a friend that I have had endless coffee's with, been through endless crisis' with... mine and hers, and had endless laughs with. Julie laugh and smile have always been electric. I am sure yours is too... there are no words to express how thankful I am to you. God Bless! Tara