I believe we left off where Mom was going to go to Cleveland. Mom and Dad went up there on April 25th to be admitted on the 26th. Dad came home and stayed with us kids and did some things around the shop while Mom was in the hospital. Mom had the stoma reversal on April 29th- and that went very smooth, which we are grateful for. Mom got released from the hospital on May 4th. Dad and us kids decided we would surprise her and have us kids come with to pick her up. She was surprised we were so happy to be together as a family again. Recovery has gone great, She is still tender in some spots, but she's doing good.
When she got home we started dialysis again in Peoria, but instead of Dad going he asked if I would be interested in going to help Mom, I said "YES!" I loved doing dialysis with Mom! I have learned so so so much. We've had days when the machine doesn't send off any alarms, but then there ways days when it wouldn't stop alarming us! So on the days there was no alarms I would tell Dad- " Well, who is the best helper now?? I had no alarms today!". We can just keep the days that we did have alarms, a secret.
About the Kidney transplant, She will be having it on June 3rd. Only a few days left! Mom and Dad will be leaving on June 2nd to Madison, Wisconsin. Who is Mom's donor? It's her very own Mother! This is a very neat process that they have been able to share together. They are both a little nervous, but they both remind each other that God is with them and He will not leave them nor forsake them.
We are not sure exactly how long the transplant will take or how long recovery will be but I will do another update about that next week hopefully.
Another thing happened this past week, my Mom's 45th birthday! So skip back a week ago, Dad and us kids talked and decided that we wanted to do a drive by parade for Mom, but we wanted something a little different to make it extra special, so Dad made the suggestion that we have people that come to donate their kidney bean(s)! We got busy getting the invites, staying up late after Mom went to bed, getting contacts off Mom's phone without her knowing ( boy, was that a job! ), and keeping it a secret. That was a hard one for Kailey, she always wants to tell you about a surprise or a secret! haha. People brought gifts, cards, signs and balloons also. The police even showed up and blocked traffic! (We gave them a heads up because we had so many people coming :) We didn't spoil the surprise and everything went as planned! She has NO idea and loved every moment of it and was so so so happy to see all the love and support.
So now, I'm introducing my wonderful Mother to you all so she can say some things. Mama, take it away-
Thank you, Kels. My heart is overwhelmed with the love and support I was shown this past week. I realize that some were not able to come and some were not invited by accident, and we are sorry about that. I am thankful that all that was done for my birthday, to make it extra special.
I have been feeling extra worn out with doing the dialysis. I only have one more day (Monday) of dialysis left. I'm ready for this next chapter to be started. God is my author and He's writing my story. Thank you for all of your prayers for this coming week. I really do appreciate it.
Don't forget to show and spread kindness! Please keep remembering to social distancing for people like me. I hope that I don't sound prideful when I say that, but I truly want us all to be careful and stay healthy.
Love and Prayers
- Jamie
It's me again, Kelsey.
Another thing I wanted to say was Happy Mother's Day! I know it's passed, but I wanted to say that I'm so very thankful for my beautiful Mother. I love my Mom with my whole heart and I'm so thankful she's mine! I truly do appreciate my Mom. She means the world to me and I love her! Also, Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there! I hope you all had a great day!
Okay, now that I'm tearing up I am gonna close this update up. I will keep you all posted on the transplant and recovery. We appreciate all of the prayers and we pray that each of you are doing good as well.
I am going to leave you with a Bible verse that I read this past week,
"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe."
- Proverbs 29:25
Keep being safe! Love n Prayers!!
- Kelsey
Dad took this picture and then showed
it to Mom and that's when she saw us kids
in the background.
Our home almost 5 years ago.
A lot of memories were made here!
Cleveland, OH
Mother's Day Weekend 2020
Mom's Birthday! Thank you to ALL who came!
