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Lee-Anne
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terlee@polka.co.za - 082 6733264
A collection of thoughts, events, scribbles and scratches as we follow Terry's renal failure journey; getting the latest news as it transpires.
Lee-Anne
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terlee@polka.co.za - 082 6733264
Romans 5: 3-5
But we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverence; perseverence, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has pored out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 10: 36
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he ha promised.
James 1: 2-4
Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverence. Perseverence must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1: 12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
'LEE' Explained:
For the confused:
My wife is Lee-Anne, and my sister is Leanne. In most of my posts "Lee" is probably Leanne, not Lee-Anne; unless I specifically refer to Lee-Anne, possibly as "Lee" too, but then the context of the sentence should obviate whether I refer to "Lee" as in Lee-Anne, or Leanne.
There, you got it now!?
My wife is Lee-Anne, and my sister is Leanne. In most of my posts "Lee" is probably Leanne, not Lee-Anne; unless I specifically refer to Lee-Anne, possibly as "Lee" too, but then the context of the sentence should obviate whether I refer to "Lee" as in Lee-Anne, or Leanne.
There, you got it now!?
My Kidney - what's at steak?
History in brief:
In 1985 I was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition called IGA nephritis. The gradual degeneration of the kidneys as a result, led to renal failure in 1999 followed by 9 months of haemodialysis. A kidney transplant followed in April 2000 whereby I received a kidney from my sister Joanne.
Nine good, healthy and fulfilled years followed. While the reccurence of IGA was always a pre-existing possiblity, the actual eventuality of such was never considered...
In July 2009 the transplanted kidney succumbed to IGA again, has rapidly degenerated, and I have been re-diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. I began CAPD (dialysis) in August while the focal goal is to have another transplant...hopefully soon. My sister, Leanne (twin to Joanne, my 1st donor) is currently being tested.
I was admitted as a State patient in the early years, to Addington in Durban. In more recent years the renal unit moved to Albert Luthuli General Hospital where I remained their loyal subject until December 2009.
2010 ushered in a new era in my healthcare as I made a move from the State into the private sector. Latest news is that Leanne cannot actually be my next donor so we are currently actioning Plan B...we just dont know exactly what Plan B is though!
In 1985 I was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition called IGA nephritis. The gradual degeneration of the kidneys as a result, led to renal failure in 1999 followed by 9 months of haemodialysis. A kidney transplant followed in April 2000 whereby I received a kidney from my sister Joanne.
Nine good, healthy and fulfilled years followed. While the reccurence of IGA was always a pre-existing possiblity, the actual eventuality of such was never considered...
In July 2009 the transplanted kidney succumbed to IGA again, has rapidly degenerated, and I have been re-diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. I began CAPD (dialysis) in August while the focal goal is to have another transplant...hopefully soon. My sister, Leanne (twin to Joanne, my 1st donor) is currently being tested.
I was admitted as a State patient in the early years, to Addington in Durban. In more recent years the renal unit moved to Albert Luthuli General Hospital where I remained their loyal subject until December 2009.
2010 ushered in a new era in my healthcare as I made a move from the State into the private sector. Latest news is that Leanne cannot actually be my next donor so we are currently actioning Plan B...we just dont know exactly what Plan B is though!
From Jason and Greg, to Amber - April 2000
Dear Little Cousin
You may be a little bundle now,
A stranger to the land.
But, one day in years to come
You will read this and understand.
Your Mom and Dad gave up so much
To help my Dad get through,
They had to wait a little longer
Before they could have you.
Your Mom and Dad gave up so much
Never faltered, muttered nor moaned.
Even when, to help my Dad
They had their hopes and dreams postponed.
You may be a little bundle now
Wondering what could have been so bad,
Well memories fade and scars may heal
But in time, you will know the gift my family had.
To us your Mom and Dad are special too…
‘cause they gave us back our Dad.
You may be a little bundle now,
A stranger to the land.
But, one day in years to come
You will read this and understand.
Your Mom and Dad gave up so much
To help my Dad get through,
They had to wait a little longer
Before they could have you.
Your Mom and Dad gave up so much
Never faltered, muttered nor moaned.
Even when, to help my Dad
They had their hopes and dreams postponed.
You may be a little bundle now
Wondering what could have been so bad,
Well memories fade and scars may heal
But in time, you will know the gift my family had.
To us your Mom and Dad are special too…
‘cause they gave us back our Dad.
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