God Is Good :)
Hello all,
This post is a much better one that the last.......
Jonathan had his Bilateral Nephrectomy done last Monday. What was to be a 3-4 hr. surgery, turned into a 7 hr. surgery. Jonathan had alot of scarring and adhesions on his right side due to all the years he was on PD. It took the team almost 5 hrs. just to remove the right kidney. The biopsy came back and NO CANCER!!!!! I was afraid Jonathan would think it was all for nothing, but then he said to me that he would never have to worry about cancer in his kidney's ever again, and that he was thankful he would be able to keep his "great looking hair". I have to give thanks to all that prayed for him, and for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I would like to mention Jonathan's High School....McKinney Boyd High....Talk about an outpouring of love and support. He had 2 of his coaches come and visit him in the hospital, and when he got home the Vice Principal came by the house, gave Jonathan a Christmas present and informed us that the girls basketball team made t-shirts that say "Team Jonathan". She came by again yesterday, and the girls soccer team had made Jonathan get well cards, and sent him $250.00 worth of give cards and money! We...for the first time....are speechless... His peers came through for him and showed him how much they care.
I just wanted to share the good news, and we are TRULY BLESSED.
I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Thank you again for your prayers!
God bless,
Donna :)
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Comment by Grace on February 7, 2011 at 10:07pm
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What a relief! I hope you blessings have continued into the new year.
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Comment by Sylwia Antkowiak on December 16, 2010 at 12:10pm -
I am so happy for you and Jonathan..It's truly wonderful news.
I would also like to thank you for your kind words to my last post.
Merry Christmas
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Comment by Linda Burke on December 15, 2010 at 11:56pm -
Wow.....those folks who slam teens for their 'bad attitudes' and selfishness should meet this crew. Of course, the girls soccer and basketball teams must be celebrating that Jonathan's 'great looking hair' will be gracing McKinney Boyd's halls in short order.
Once again, so thankful for such good news for your family.....talk about answered prayers! ;~D
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Comment by Cheryl Biermann on December 15, 2010 at 8:36pm -
Thank goodness. What a blessing Jonnathan's friends are!
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Comment by Dana M Simone on December 15, 2010 at 6:03pm -
Wonderful news, Donna! And kudos for the great job they're obviously doing at Jonathan's high school. Merry Christmas!
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