In Need of Help

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Dear Lupies . . . . my 39 year old daughter who is a kidney/pancreas

transplant recipient (her first kidney lasted three years and the second

one is now in rejection after a year and a half) found out today that in

addition to having infusions of an anti-rejection drug for the kidney,

an MRI yesterday showed a blood clot in her brain. I live near Houston

and she moved to Seattle in March so she's far away. She does have a

wonderful boyfriend who is sticking with her through thick and thin

which is a comfort to me. She's having a second MRI tonight using a

different dye. Don't know when the results will be forthcoming, maybe

later tonight or in the morning, and also don't know what happens next.

We are assuming surgery will be necessary. She has really good doctors

who are interested, caring, and keep her well informed. Thank God!

She's been through the mill with health problems (diabetes since age 11)

including over four years of blindness. But her sight was restored

after some good eye surgery and now she even drives again! The kidney

rejection just seems to follow her around and now this brain blood clot

which is a brand new type of problem.

Anyway, it feels good to share all of this with people who also have

been through the mill with health problems. My lupus has been more or

less in remission starting in early May or so but these life threatening

things with Jane do a number on the entire family and I'm trying to take

things a day or even an hour at a time. Always hard though when it

comes to my kids. She's my youngest. She has a tough spirit and never

gives up, an attitude that sustained her through all previous attacks on

her body. I'm praying it will sustain her this time too.

All prayers and good vibes are needed, wanted, and appreciated. Lots

of love, C,