When you are sorrowful look again in your heart,
and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

~ Kahlil Gibran, from"The Prophet"

Thursday, April 21, 2011

my kidney is just down the hall

such a strange concept!
jim and i are both fine
he spent the first night in icu as a precautionary measure
last night they moved him onto the transplant floor just down the hall from me
i walked with dave down the LONG hallway (it only seems long) last night to see him for the first time since surgery
we both looked awesome in our hospital gowns with our butts hanging out, white support stockings, dragging IV poles and with serious cases of bed hair - stunning

it was quite the reunion - big hugs!
it's so strange to know my kidney is inside him - i have one and he has three
whoa - crazy and miraculous!
mine is humming away in him
all is well

thank you for all the prayers and good wishes
hang with us and keep praying
xo
Posted by at 6:34 AM

13 comments:

  1. Karen L RApril 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    amazing. miraculous. fabulous. inspiring.

    i am in awe.

    xo

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  2. Irene O'April 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Thanks be to God! So glad for all! A Happy and Blessed Easter to the Potts and extended families.

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    So happy for both you and Jim....glad to see you didn't need THAT kidney to blog :)
    Talk to you soon
    xo
    Eileen

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  4. Tony and Colleen - The JourneyApril 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wish we could have captured that pic of you two exchanging a hug last night. Great to see you guys and visit.

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  5. KellyApril 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Congrats and well done!!! Hugs to you both and continued prayers for speedy recoveries :)

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  6. GbergerApril 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I echo what everyone said above, and send love to you!

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  7. Judy HartmanApril 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    So glad everything went so well, Mary. Keeping up the prayers for you and your brother. Be well!

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  8. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Mare, It is so wonderful to hear that the surgery was a success and that Jim is already "reaping the benefits". Amazing, selfless, generous, fabulous (the list of adjectives goes on and on).

    I'm sure Erin is looking down and saying "Way to go Mom...very "cool" what you did for Uncle Jim".

    I know it's just how things worked out, but isn't it interesting that your gift,to your brother, came just 5 days before Easter? Easter which is a time for rebirth, renewals, fresh starts, etc. Hmmmm...


    I pray that both you and Jim are home for Easter.

    Love you,
    Wincie

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  9. Mary PottsApril 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Colleen, I think a picture of us last night "in all our glory" would have scared folks away! I must say it was a wonderful, teary hug though.
    So good to see you both too, and so glad Keenan could spend time with you guys.

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  10. MargaretApril 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    So happy to hear all is well. Come home soon dear friend!
    xxoo

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  11. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    You are an amazing woman! Glad that you are both doing well:)

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  12. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Very good news. I hope you both heal quickly and enjoy a nice Easter weekend!

    Liz

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  13. debbi d-wApril 22, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Your resilience and ability to continue to give are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing so the rest of us can continue to reach high following your example.

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