Of Squishies and Hugs

I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Shona, you and your friend have my prayers. My husband has been on
dialysis for four years (in May) and he isn't eligible for a transplant.
I'm praying that all will work out well for him.

Shona in NZ wrote:
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Thanks Phyllis,

The Dr has told Laurence to avoid dialysis if at all possible because of
other potential problems however finding a suitable donor in advance may be
tricky because they usually don't allow you to go on the donor list until
after failure. Luckily he has a couple of adult kids who have offered to be
donors (as well as his 80 yo mother, how sweet is that!?) which gives a
better probability of a match.

Shona wishing there were more she could do in NZ

"Phyllis Nilsson" wrote in message
...
Shona, you and your friend have my prayers. My husband has been on
dialysis for four years (in May) and he isn't eligible for a transplant.
I'm praying that all will work out well for him.

Shona in NZ wrote:
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was
no exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to
start looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be
working much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the
depths of grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my
most inner secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never
thought it would be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to
have somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way
beyond tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people
out there thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Shona you said it beautifully. Also know that we are thinking of you and
your bestest friend (I know how special they can be). (((((((hugs))))))))

--
Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes a while to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but
quicker)

"Shona in NZ" wrote in message
...
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths
of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it
would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Shona-

I am diagnosed with chronic kidney failure (a looonnnggg way from
transplant thoughts for me, tho), so I can imagine how awful your
bestest friend must be feeling right now- physically and emotionally.
Prayers for him, the donor and for the transplant surgery to be a
roaring sucess.

Leslie (Celebrex and acetomeniphen tried to kill mine) & The Furbabies
in MO.

Shona in NZ wrote:
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Shona

Hugs for you and your friend. I know just how he feels.

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"Shona in NZ" wrote in message
...
:I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously
amazed at how
: they always arrive at times when they are needed most and
this time was no
: exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend
needs to start
: looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't
going to be working
: much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was
in the depths of
: grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share
my most inner
: secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never
thought it would
: be so soon!
:
: I'm not terribly good with words and could never
articulate as well as Anne
: and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it
means to have
: somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It
goes way beyond
: tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are
people out there
: thinking of you.
:
: Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.
:
: Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ
:
:

Thanks Leslie,

It's amazing how many people there are with limited kidney function. An
undiagnosed virus in childhood is what caused L's problem and he's been
happily living with 50% use. We thought he had a good 10-15 years before
needing a transplant which is why it is such a shock. :-( At the moment I
am trying to talk him into moving into my 'spare' house so at least when the
crunch comes I will be close by to take care of him...much more that he
would get in his current house.

I hope your kidneys keep on kicking forever!

Shona thinking she will be making a hug soon in NZ

"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message
ups.com...
Shona-

I am diagnosed with chronic kidney failure (a looonnnggg way from
transplant thoughts for me, tho), so I can imagine how awful your
bestest friend must be feeling right now- physically and emotionally.
Prayers for him, the donor and for the transplant surgery to be a
roaring sucess.

Leslie (Celebrex and acetomeniphen tried to kill mine) & The Furbabies
in MO.

Shona in NZ wrote:
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was
no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths
of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it
would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Thanks Sharon

Shona in, well you know, NZ

"Sharon Harper" wrote in message
...
Shona you said it beautifully. Also know that we are thinking of you and
your bestest friend (I know how special they can be). (((((((hugs))))))))

--
Sharon from Melbourne Australia (Queen of Down Under)
http://www.geocities.com/shazrules/craft.html (takes a while to load)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but
quicker)

"Shona in NZ" wrote in message
...
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was
no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths
of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it
would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

Prayers and good thoughts on the way for you and your bestest friend, Shona!

--
Donna in NE La.
"Shona in NZ" wrote in message
...
I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to
have somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way
beyond tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out
there thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ

My aunt got a kidney replacement years ago. She lived for years
pretty well, especially considering her other ailments and lack of
taking care of herself. Hope the match for your friend shows up
quick and all goes well.
Taria

Shona in NZ wrote:
Thanks Leslie,

It's amazing how many people there are with limited kidney function. An
undiagnosed virus in childhood is what caused L's problem and he's been
happily living with 50% use. We thought he had a good 10-15 years before
needing a transplant which is why it is such a shock. :-( At the moment I
am trying to talk him into moving into my 'spare' house so at least when the
crunch comes I will be close by to take care of him...much more that he
would get in his current house.

I hope your kidneys keep on kicking forever!

Shona thinking she will be making a hug soon in NZ

"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message
ups.com...

Shona-

I am diagnosed with chronic kidney failure (a looonnnggg way from
transplant thoughts for me, tho), so I can imagine how awful your
bestest friend must be feeling right now- physically and emotionally.
Prayers for him, the donor and for the transplant surgery to be a
roaring sucess.

Leslie (Celebrex and acetomeniphen tried to kill mine) & The Furbabies
in MO.

Shona in NZ wrote:

I arrived home to a squishie last night... I'm continuously amazed at how
they always arrive at times when they are needed most and this time was
no
exception. I just found out that my very bestest friend needs to start
looking for a kidney donor because his kidneys aren't going to be working
much longer. This is the person who held me up when I was in the depths
of
grief and anger last year and the person with whom I share my most inner
secrets and me his. We knew the time would come but never thought it
would
be so soon!

I'm not terribly good with words and could never articulate as well as
Anne
and others what it feels like to get a hug or how much it means to have
somebody make the special effort to send a squishie. It goes way beyond
tangible to the depth of the soul knowing that there are people out there
thinking of you.

Thanks to all the huggers and squishers out there.

Shona using her hug an awful lot in NZ