Email sent 7/24/11
Dear family and friends,
I'll begin with an apology for not communicating more in the past few
months with all the people who have loved us, prayed for us, cared for
us, and walked with us through the various trials and triumphs these
past couple years. In May, we went to Evelyn's routine check-up at
nephrology (the kidney doctor). Sadly, her condition had deteriorated
more than any of us had anticipated. The doctor decided that it was time
for us to enter transplant preparations. We were taken by surprise, as
we had anticipated and communicated to some of you that we would
probably be looking at the transplant process in Spring 2013. We decided
not to send out a mass email because we didn't have any details to
share, besides anxiety and ignorance. Instead we waited until after
Keith and I were evaluated for donor compatibility in early July.
Yesterday, the living donor clinic called and informed Keith that he is
a good match. We are very excited as well as scared. This is what we
have been waiting for and dreading.
We'll continue to communicate as we know more. Pray for us as we feel
overwhelmed by the upcoming surgery (potentially in November) and the
post-transplant medical lifestyle.
Love to all of you,
Julianne and Keith
Marilouise, Evelyn, and Ada Claire
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