Donor One

Not all things will go as planned... in a perfect world donor one's blood and mine would be swimming around in a petri dish right now... riding the waves... maybe with drinks in hand with little umbrellas in them... but by the time donor one's day was over on wednesday there was a concern. Nothing we can do about it. It is what it is.

Donor one, thank you for your generosity. Thank you for the herculean efforts you've gone through on my behalf. I know the reason you made the choice to try and be a donor, and I'm touched by your selflessness. I  like to think that I would be a better person for having a little bit of you in me. There is nothing I could say to truly express my appreciation.

Now on to donor two and maybe three or four.... there's no guarantees... just another day on the quest for a new kidney.

My name is Bil... and I have kidney disease.

P.S.

Added this little snippet from Donor One:

For anyone that has filled out the form, but put off phase one or phase two, please please follow through! I made it through to phase four, and it was a breeze. The donor coordinators are extremely helpful and organized, and there is nothing invasive involved in the testing portion. Thank you to everyone who has already taken action, you are all so brave. And for those of you considering, you will be surprised at how any fears you may have are completely addressed and relieved. Did you know that if we donate, and heaven forbid ever need one, we shoot to the top of the priority list! And there is NO increase in risk of renal failure, no medications to change in diet. You will live just as normal of a life post-donation. Heck, may people only have one kidney at birth and never know. and after all, this geek is worth saving!
xo 
j.