You must be Kidney-ing Me!

[Maddog_photog]

Hey guys!

welp, it happened! I got my kidney transplant! Fortunately I was able to get my coworker and friend to take my four ducks while I recovered. I found out that I would NOT be able to take the ducks back at all post transplant, so they’re living on 10 acres here in Southern California with my buddy Tim who calls them “family”. I’m saddened at the loss of Chowder, Waddles, Duckduck and Goose, but I am comforted knowing they’ve gone to greener pastures.
In the meantime, I’ve found a brand new calling to get people to register to be organ donors! I’ll attach a video of my bell ringing ceremony conducted upon my discharge from the hospital, which I think highlights the importance of Organ Donation and the seriousness of Transplantation! It truly is the “Gift of Life” and I intend to honor my donor above and beyond the responsibility of caring for my new graft by living as meaningful a life as I can. You can register to be an Organ Donor at RegisterMe.org



https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/538927524

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Yay! That’s great!

 

[KaleIAm]

Congratulations about your transplant!

 

[Maddog_photog]

Yay! That’s great!

Thank you so much! Have you registered to be an Organ Donor?

 

[Maddog_photog]

Congratulations about your transplant!

Thank you so much! Have you registered to be an Organ Donor?

 

[KaleIAm]

Thank you so much! Have you registered to be an Organ Donor?

I am registered to be one if I pass away. And I tried to give away one kidney to a friend while I'm living. But apparently I still need it.

 

[Maddog_photog]

I am registered to be one if I pass away. And I tried to give away one kidney to a friend while I'm living. But apparently I still need it.

That’s very generous of you! It has made my day to learn you’re registered to donate!! Thank you so so SO much for registering!

 

[KaleIAm]

That’s very generous of you! It has made my day to learn you’re registered to donate!! Thank you so so SO much for registering!

I have donor bone in me, so it is only right. <3 I don't know who donated to me, but I appreciate them and their family.

 

[Maddog_photog]

I have donor bone in me, so it is only right. <3 I don't know who donated to me, but I appreciate them and their family.

Exactly how I feel! I received an anonymous cadaver kidney..! I have this deep desire in me to do right by them since they passed way too early at 30. I don’t know how long this desire will move in me, but until then I’m getting people registered!

 

[Painted Calls]

It makes me so happy that your transplant went well!! My husband had IgA Nephropathy. His first transplant was from a complete stranger. I am a huge advocate for organ donation. Living or cadaver. ❤