Donna's GFR today was 34! That means she is now upgraded to stage 3 moderate kidney disease!! That number a few days ago was 23, stage 4 severe disease. There has been some platelet recovery but she is also receiving platelets, so it is hard to gauge that progress. Still struggling with the TTP but it is controlled right now with treatment.
As for eating, Donna sent the nurses off on a midnight run last night to heat up some of Aunt D's famous potato soup. Uncle Kingly reports that Donna continued to eat very well today and went outside for another stroll (or roll, as the case may be) around the Duke campus in the glorious sunshine that God provided today.
Speaking of Uncle Kingly, I passed along some of the blogger's praises. He said "Tell 'em I'm just the chauffeur..." Yeah, maybe chauffeur as in "Driving Miss Daisy," setting things straight as he putters along. You would have to know the Duke, Uncle Kingly, to know how true that is!
As for Aunt D in TN, well there just aren't words. God has overwhelmed us with friends and family that have given of themselves in so many ways. We've talked about how things are in God's perfect timing. and having Aunt D in TN come to be with Donna was timed perfectly. God knew that these past few days were when Donna would be ready for hearing the words of wisdom and shared experiences of her "Aunt D in TN."
As I get these updates, I can't help but think of an old gospel song our dad sang for years with his quartet, The Royals...I'll Have A New Body. One day we're all gonna have a new body, but seems like Donna is getting a headstart on the rest of us!
You'll have to forgive the quality of this recording. I went out on the Web looking for videos of this song. I found a few, but as I listened to them they just weren't the same without The Royals singing. I made this video using an old recording made from an album, anyone remember those?
What an awesome God we serve!! I loved the video...loved, loved, loved it! Donna, you are truly amazing! Sounds like your aunt and uncle are doing some major tricks while there, what a true blessing they are! I'll make sure to scream to the mountain tops when I leave today...PRAISING OUR LORD, I better contain myself while sitting here at work, I might make some souls jump out of bodies today! LOL! I miss you so much, and CANNOT WAIT, until I can see you again. Sending lots more hugs today...and rejoicing too!
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PRAISE THE LORD!!! Oh, my Donna - this is wonderful news. How thankful I am for God's timing, as well. As Bev said, He knew when you would need this sweet Aunt and Uncle the most. What an awesome God we serve. And what a living testimony you are to what the power of prayer can accomplish. You keep on keepin' on. I am so proud of you, my friend - and even more proud to call you my hero.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to be with you again...whenever that may be. Here's an exercise for you today:
Take your right arm and place it on your left shoulder. Take your left arm and place it on your right shoulder. Now squeeze really, really hard. That's my hug for you today. (Feel free to do this numerous times throughout the day...cause if I was there - I would give you one in person. ;D )
Love ya, lots,
Suzanne
Oh Donna - this is AWESOME NEWS! PRAISE THE LORD! Loved the video - you have such an amazing and awesome family. It shows why you are the great lady you are. We love you & continue to pray for you. I am looking forward to the day I log on & read "Donna is out of Duke & checking out the apartment & getting her family to cook her some 7 course meals" ;0) All the best,
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Great video Bev! Hallelujah Donna! "Saints all shouting, heavenly beauty all around!" That's what I feel like every time I hear you had a trip outside. Holding you close in my heart, love j
ReplyDeleteSounds like the Duke and Duchess of Sparta have arrived bringing good news and good cheer. Donna, the tide is starting to turn for you and I could not be happier. I am sending you a big squeeze and then in turn, I want you to pass in on to D and The Duke!!!! Jesus is good-all the time!!!
ReplyDeleteThe previous blog was from Sherry-or I am known as "Shurry" in some circles!
ReplyDeleteYes, I knew that would be Shurrrr-ry, even without looking. The "Duke and Duchess of Sparta" was my first clue. For non-family bloggers, Shurrrr-ry is the crazy one, and in this bunch that is really saying something. How about our girl, is she amazing or what? The sisters are going to take a weekend when Donna's on her feet and you get to come, but you must behave so you'd better start practicing that now! I know you know who wrote this one. If not here's a hint, come visit me in my new house, but you can't be moving any furniture upstairs!
ReplyDelete**Jumps up and down waving hand** I KNOW, I KNOW who it is. Do I win any prizes?
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psst...and Shurry? If you do come for a visit, then tell her to show you her new trick I taught her.
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Hehem, Bev -- I was just thinking that I need to show Shurrrr-ry your teaching methods. I did show Aunt D in Tn, and she almost had a setback. It is scaring me that I keep thinking like you today! That's the second time--the first is that I've been thinking for the last 2 days I wanted to see if you could put up a Royals song, and wa-la, there it is. Freaks me out. Love u!!! PS Donna, you'd better get on this blog soon or it is going to start deteriorating.
ReplyDeleteStart deteriorating? Too late.
ReplyDeleteIf you're starting to think like, then be afraid...be very, very afraid!
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Well if I am crazy-I guess I come from good stock!!!! A warning for you girls-I am thinking of coming for a visit-BEWARE!!!!!!!
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ps- does the new house have a detached garage-perhaps that is where I should stay?????
DONNA,
ReplyDeleteSO GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE ABLE TO GET OUT A LITTLE BIT - I UNDERSTAND THE WEATHER THERE IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOU CAN SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS GOD HAS MADE. THANKS TO ALL THE DOCTORS AND NURSES THAT ARE TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF YOU. SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A AWESOME FAMILY THERE TAKING CARE OF YOU. KEEPING YOU AND JOEL IN OUR PRAYERS.
JOYCE & EUGENE A.