“God has been so good to me. Everyone at UAB has been such a blessing.”
“I needed a transplant because I’ve been a diabetic since I was 27 years old, and I’m 61 now.”
“I thank the Lord I never had to do dialysis. But I went ahead and did everything I needed to, just in case. Then my doctor called UAB and got me put on the kidney transplant list.”
“When my daughter found out I needed a kidney, she moved the next day from Mobile to be with me. She was a perfect match for me.”
“She worked hard and lost 18 pounds, and then we went for tests. I ended up having antibodies in my blood and she couldn’t donate for me. It was very disappointing, but the doctor told me she’d find me a kidney and not to worry.”
“In mid-February, they called my daughter with her surgery date to donate to someone else. She was so excited to tell me, and when she asked if they’d called me yet, I told her, ‘No, but I know they will call me first thing in the morning or the next day.’ And they did.”
“My surgery was in March, and I’m working my way back to 100 percent. I have God’s strength. I’m back at work at the nursing home, and my boss has been so good to me. The residents love me and I love them. The Lord has blessed me.”
“I know God was with me. I had no pain at all after the surgery, and I told them to take away the pain pump. The morning after, I took my IV pole and started walking. And I haven’t stopped since.”
“Now, with God’s help, I’m driving myself and trying to take care of myself and doing the best I can. I don’t miss a day of my medicines, I try to eat right, and I keep a check on my blood sugar. Every morning when I get out of bed, I tell Him, ‘It’s in Your hands.’”
“My donor is 30 years old, and the doctor said her kidney was beautiful. I pray that my body continues to accept it, and I plan to be careful with it.”
“Everyone at UAB has been friendly and cares about me. Dr. Locke was a true blessing to me. When I first met her and she came in and asked me for a hug, I told her she could have two or three. She had time for me. She didn’t have to do that; but she did, and it means so much.”
“It’s been absolutely wonderful, and I wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else but UAB.”
“You know what? I asked God for a kidney and grandkids. I got that kidney. Now, my daughter, after she gave her kidney away, is pregnant with twins. I’m having grandkids! I can’t wait to start buying stuff for them!”
“I keep thanking the Lord for my blessings.”