I would like to donate to your cause. When is the latest we can donate? Can we donate after your surgery? I am just waiting for pay day.

I think you are an amazing person and would like to show my support. I hope you have a wonderful day.

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Congrats on the results! I know exactly how excited you are! I was the same way when I got the results that my crossmatch was negative and I was able to donate to my Dad.

The next week will be intense, but the surgery and recovery will be a breeze for you. I gave my left kidney (lap procedure) and I was feeling great the moment I woke up from surgery. Try not to be too nervous, it really is a very easy recovery! Believe me, before my surgery I was terrified of needles and even passed out twice when they drew blood for the crossmatch tests! But the day of surgery I felt this sort of calm, maybe because I was so happy that my Dad was finally going to be healthy. Hopefully you'll feel the same when you think about the wonderful gift you are giving Annie. You two will be connected for life. It's such an awesome experience.

You are doing a wonderful thing for your cousin. God bless you and her both. :) Keep us updated!

Thank you to the both of you! :) I really appreciate your comments.

No, it is not too late to donate to our cause. If you wish, you can write a check out to the National Transplant Assistance Fund and in the memo section of the check, write: "In honor of Jeanneanne Roberts." Then send it to: NTAF, 3475 West Chester Pike, Suite 230, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

It's never too late. If we raise more money than needed for my transportation, lodging and lost wages, the money will spill over to Annie to help her pay for the medications that she'll take for the rest of her life.

Thank you for helping me give the gift of life! :)

Well Amber Rosie your wish has come true and mine has slipped away. As terrible as it may seem, I had hoped that someone else would supply her with a kidney. I am like a mother grizly bear protecting her young. Protecting you from the pain I know you will go through and what may lie ahead. Now, I know that the possibility of you dying as a result of this surgery is slim at best but any chance is too great in my mind. I love you very much and am having a difficult time comprehending having something removed from your body that you may need sometime later in life. On the other hand, Annie needs this kidney to live. How can I as a mother be opposed to giving her this opportunity. I feel like I flipflop from being opposed to this to being supportive. My worst fear is that you give her life and yours is taken away. As my mind prepares for what is to come, I want you to know that I am proud of your giving spirit and your love of others. Your Dad & I can't wait to see you and give you our hugs, kisses and of course squeezes. Be safe my Amber Rosie - be safe.