The transplant surgery – Patrick donating a kidney to his dad, Joe – is scheduled for a week from today. Send positive thoughts!
The transplant surgery – Patrick donating a kidney to his dad, Joe – is scheduled for a week from today. Send positive thoughts!
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February 27, 2008 at 5:46 am
Peggy
My beautiful son! What more can I say – words escape me
Mum
February 27, 2008 at 9:15 am
Carol Lucente
I guess this is what a wonderful son does for a wonderful father! You are both very special. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you both!
February 27, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Mom
Patrick and Joe – we are sending mountains of prayers and good thoughts your way, with LOTS of love!!!!
February 27, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Birke family
You’ve all been in our prayers for over a year now – we can’t wait to see Joe dance an Irish jig, after all he will have Patrick’s youthful kidney!!
Love, Kathy
February 27, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Gave A Bean
Hi,
Patrick is a remarkable person. I don’t know him but because I’ve gone thru this myself as a donor I can tell you, his friends and family, that it isn’t easy. Anyone who gives a part of themselves to save another is kind, generous, and especially brave.
Patrick, if you want some online support or have questions you might want to visit http://www.livingdonorsonline.org. Your Dad might find http://www.transplantbuddies.org helpful.
Best Wishes to all of you.
February 28, 2008 at 9:29 am
Kelly
Been thinking about you all over the past weeks, months… I have Joe’s transplant written on my calendar posted on the fridge. A bit weird to look at…
As a nurse here in Boston, I’ve had the opportunity to work with recipients and the privilege to take care of the donors as well. Just yesterday I took care of a recipient. Her husband gave her his healthy “peeing” kidney. She never knew he peed so much and doesn’t mind at all!!
The Mahoney/Funiciello family have you both in our thoughts and prayers. You too Peggy and Matthew!!
Love, Kelly
February 28, 2008 at 2:39 pm
DONNA
Joe, We are thinking about you all. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you both. Much Love, Donna Kelly & Keith
February 29, 2008 at 5:48 am
debbie solomon
Patrick,
I have known you since you were born,and
always loved you and Matthew! Shannon still
talks about the teasing,with you two,and Marc!
You are a wonderful son,and your father will be
so healthy soon,with a handsome young kidney!
Have a speedy recovery,and we hope to see you
soon! My fiend Peggy has been so strong all this
time,and always optimistic! She will be a new person soon,
after the surgery! Good luck !
x0×0x0x
Debbie and Bob
February 29, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Shannon Croken
Hi Patrick,
It has been a long time since we’ve seen each other but my mom has been keeping me posted on all that is going on.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your dad that all goes well and you both recover quickly! I know you will both be just fine.
Good luck to you!!!
Shannon
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July 2, 2008 at 9:49 pm
territerri
Your post auto-linked to one I wrote. I’m on the verge of donating a kidney to my dad in a few weeks. I was trying to see if there were any follow-up posts to this one. Please let me know if there are as I’d love to know how things turned out afterwards.
July 3, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Cowboys,Kids, and Sunsets
Hi just wanted to say a few words!
I just read your (Patrick) comment on Terri Terri blog! What a gift! Thanks for sharing your story! I can’t even imagine what a decision this would be! You and Teri are heros! The fact you both are donating to save a life! Amazing! I am glad that all went well with the surgery and you and your dad are doing well! The fact that under a “general anesthetic, you were both concerned with one another? That is true concern & love at it’s most honest! Sedation will get people to say things honestly, with no inhibitions! I work for a Doctor, Believe me we have heard people being a little “too honest!” Amazing, you are just amazing!