The tests

I wanted to do something to help my husband. I asked the doctors and Darion "what can I do." They said that I could be tested, but that I would have to go through a series of tests. I could be eliminated immediately if my blood was not a compatible match. I went through all the tests required -- the blood tests, ekg, urinalysis, x-ray, ct scan, session with a psychiatrist, review of a powerpoint presentation, and had to exhibit that I was mentally, financially and emotionally ready for the surgery. In November 2008, I received a call at the end of the day at work that I was a match. I cried. I called Darion and told him that he was getting a kidney from me. He was ecstatic. He was sitting in the dialysis center as I shared this news with him. I called his younger sister with the news and she began to cry and thank me. What a joy!!! What a joy!! We thanked God and just prayed. Date? What is the date he asked....December 8th, the day after your 30th birthday. We both wanted it to be earlier because he had been in and out of the hospital almost every week for a month and a half. As a matter of fact, the doctors had to remove the transplanted kidney just 2 weeks prior to the transplant because it was causing him so many problems. He was so strong after going through a rough summer.