Well, we all have had them. Disappointing moments. But don't think I have ever had one as bad as I did this past Sunday. Not only were we stuck in the house because of the snow and no church....bummer....but I got the most disappointing news from my Sister this same Sunday.
She has been on the transplant list since May 2009 to get a Kidney and Pancreas. Well at 4:30 Sunday morning she got "the call" they had a match for her and how soon could she get to Duke Hospital. All the joy could be heard all over Greensboro as well as Reidsville. She was getting a new hope for a life without dialysis 3 days a week. Anyway as the conversation went on with the nurse from the hospital she has to ask the million and one questions....have you taken any drugs or had any alcohol in the past 48 hours...ummmmm NO!!! have you had the flu..ummmm NO!!! have you been on any antibiotics in the past 48 hours...ummmm...NO!!! have you had a cold in the past 48 hours...ummmm....YES!!!! to which she replied ummm....will have to call the doctor and see what he says. Her gland on the side of her neck was swollen and she went to the doctor he told her it was sinus and just told her to take over the counter meds...Sudefed or Claritan....but no antibiotics. The nurse called back and said that because of the swollen gland and the possibility of infection she could not have the transplant. Can you say DISAPPOINTMENT????? HEARTBREAKING????? DEVASTATED????? all the above was felt throughout the day!
Trying to cheer up someone who just go the most difficult news was almost impossible. Just had to try to get her to believe that this time was just not the right one for her and God has everything under control and he will send the right one when it's time! She believes this as well. Her faith has gotten her through so many difficult times she knows that it's all in God's hands and he will take care of everything.
Anyway, were still on the list and when another kidney and pancreas comes available, I just know the next time will be the right time for her. Just wanted to share this and ask that you keep my sister in your prayers that the right time will come very soon!!!
Happy Tuesday to all!!!!
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Oh Shelia I am so sorry to hear this. I know I have been praying for your sister & will continue to do so. You are right in God's timing it will be!
Sheila, I too am very sorry to hear this. Please know that she will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as well as you and the family. How devastating it must have been to be turned away due to sinuses but you are exactly right about God's timing and Him having everything under control because He does. As believers we just have to be patient and that's one of the hardest things I tend to struggle with but she is one of the strongest people I know and a big encouragement to all of us. The right time will be God's time and I know her faith will continue to get her through.
Love & Prayers!
I am so sorry to hear of this. I know this had to be a big disappointment for her as well as the rest of the family. Stay strong, I will continue to keep her and yall in my prayers.
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