And I think to myself, What a Wonderful World. This is a line from my favorite song of all time by Louis Armstrong. As I awoke this morning these words came to me and I was reminded that indeed we do live in a wonderful world---surrounded by a very loving and supportive family and network of friends. We are blessed in ways too many to mention.
This week has been challenging, to say the least. On Tuesday Cleo and I went to a nephrologist (kidney specialist) to establish her as Cleos' physician in the event something ever came up with his kidneys. We were shocked (to say the least) to find out that he already required her attention. Bloodwork that was drawn in early June for another medical problem indicated that Cleo is in stage 4 of kindey disease. He is not very far from stage 5 with that being kidney failure!! In the next several weeks, he will be undergoing a battery of tests to determine what the next step will be but the dr. has prepared us for the very real possibility that when we go back on Aug. 25th to get the results of these tests that she will be putting him on a transplant list. Once he reaches kidney failure, he will be put on dialysis until a transplant can be done. The overwhelming support we've already had from family and friends leads us to the conclusion that a suitable kidney will be found in no time and his life will go on as planned.
We both have a "calm" about us and know in our hearts that everything will be fine. He is feeling great and has no symptoms at this time. He refuses to feel sorry for himself and would not want any of you to either. We will continue to live our lives normal and plan to do all the things we've always wanted and in our way. We love each of you and are so grateful for your presence in our lives. As the weeks and months go on, I will post updates. We won't be having any "pity parties" so don't look for any of that!!!
4 comments:
Mom, you and dad are seriously amazing. The outlook that you both have makes me constantly aware of how much better I can be. I haven't used prayer in the same sense as I have this last few days. Like you said we are so blessed to have the family and friends we have. I love you both more than anything and my only wish is that I could be closer to you and dad while all of this is going on. I love you!
Cleo and Marcy,
I just wanted to "stop" by to say that my thoughts are with you. I am here for your family, and as Sara said, you two are amazing. Keep up the great attitude! I love Sara very much and that love passes to you two as well!
Marcy and Kevin, I am so sad to hear your latest news, but it sounds like you aren't letting it get you down at all. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Take care and I hope that we can get down there to see you soon. We love you! Stacie and family
We love you both so much. What an amazing strength you both have. You are in our prayers.
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