Families are forever

We are getting down to the wire with the whole transplant. Its coming up on Tuesday and I can't even believe that its here. Finally.  I have never felt to grateful for something in my entire life. I have never seen such pure charity than I have from my donor. The gift she is giving is amazing. My life. She is amazing.

Yesterday was the last transplant appointment I will have before surgery. It took over 4 hours! We met with surgeons, PA's, pharmacist, and my coordinator. More blood tests and a whole lot of paper work to sign.  I am terrified to get another surgery but I am excited like a kid on Christmas morning.

I did also get diagnosed with a blood disorder called anti-phospholipid syndrome. Great right. There is a big possibility that cause my kidney to clot off in the first place. Imagine that. Once again if thats the case I am completely a walking miracle. I was before but even more so now.  APS is an auto immune disease. Don't worry you can't  catch it. :) It cause blood clots, strokes, fatigue, migraines and headaches, memory loss, miscarriage, pre-eclamsia, pre term births, muscle aches and pains, dizziness, and a whole lot more. Those are all the symptoms i have. And suddenly a lot makes sense in my life.  I have struggled with these things since high school. I thought everyone felt like that or that I was lazy or something. Nope it was APS. I am just so grateful that I have been able to have two beautiful children. and have been lucky enough to not have a stroke yet and find this out and start treating it before I do.  Another miracle in my life. I have had so many.

This experience I have been going through is truly amazing. Ya I feel like crap most of the time. But I am here on this earth. I have amazing family and friends. The things I have been going through are terrible; but it has shown me so much. I have hope and my faith has never been stronger. I have faith in people. I have seen and met so many amazing people. We have been able to strengthen eachother and I have been able to grow so much as a person.  I don't take things for granted. I am able to slow down and smell the roses. I cherish every single minute of every single day.  In a way our trials are blessings to help us grow and learn things about ourselves we thought were possible.  I ofter get asked. How do you do it? You are my hero. I'm no hero you just do what you have to do to survive.

Today is a special day. Another great example of great people.  Alexanders Print Advantage is hosting a golf tournament and all proceeds go to my medical fund.  Its absolutely amazing the things that have happend in my life. 54 holes craziness! I am truly grateful for them.

Well until the surgery.....