Santa, Can You Bring Me a Kidney for Christmas Please..

I’m not talking crazy nor am I talking figuratively. I’m asking for a Kidney this christmas for My Hubby.

Record-setting Kidney Swap Saves Lives.

I don’t talk about the hubby much, because he is so private. there is alot going on at my home right now in many ways. deaths, problems, issues with health and of course living with hubbys’ renal failure. His doctors have given him a no-go on a transplant. this is in essence a death sentence. a very slow and painful death sentence.

this is not a choice you get to make, when you need an organ; it’s a choice made for you by doctors, nurses and a committee.

yes a committee decides if you are worthy of receiving even a cadaver kidney..

this is ludicrous to me, because if I am willing to donate a kidney to be a part of a transplant chain, surely they can put it together. but alas that’s not how it works; if you are not a millionaire.

that’s why that mass transplant was such a christmas miracle for each of the donors and recipients. I pray for them all and ask you to think about your loved ones this year. you never know what could be just around the corner for you, health wise.

Then we have this story where the doctor himself is accused of Buying and Selling Organs. there have been many reports of Indian Organ Rackets over the years. this is the first time I have seen a doctor as the accused. this just goes to show you, how bad the problem is for those who are in need of an organ. India has a hospital system for transplants; and apparently it works.

As the loved one of someone who has been denied a chance at a transplant; and also as a confirmed Organ Donor; I just want to take this time to say to each of my friends – cherish the time, live it to it’s fullest and savour it like the finest cognac. Life is a present. there is nothing greater than being able to wake up and see the day, and those you love.

This Christmas, Think of those who Love You

• Become an Organ Donor;
• Join the Bone Marrow Registry;
• Donate Blood.

Give Of Yourself – Literally. This is Your Way of Making History. In the age of science and technology, nothing is more elusive than Life. Do all you can to make it the best you can make it, and never forget those who’s lives are impacted by yours.

Make it Memorable for All – Give YOU This Holiday, Peace, Love and Hope to You All

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One of these days American Troops are going to pull some of this Black-water style commando BS; and a genie will pop out of a bottle and encapsulate them.  and no I am not talking figuratively;  because this is not a network comedy.  You see, America is in a helluva position being in Afghanistan in the first place.

why is it that the US is there again ?

Right..

isn’t it time the us called a moratorium on anymore foreign troop deployments and war engagements.

America needs to rebuild the country instead of spending money hand and fist to allow baby killers and rapists to run rough shod over people in foreign lands; in the name of the good american people. No Sir Ree Bob.

I am not thinking that President Obama is incorrect in his assessment that there needs to be some sort of troop involvement in Afghanistan; just not American forces. let the UN handle it’s business.  do we remember when the Russians left ? they said clearly that Afghanistan as a war is unwinnable for any outside force.  the reason is that this is a Holy War.

When did America become the Keeper of The Worlds’ Rights ? if that’s the case – America start at home FIRST.

Immediately Approve the Health Care Bill and Help These Troops and Citizens get healthy. Do this so that America can again become the worlds’ leader in Democracy and Civil Rights.

Is That Too Much To Ask For ?

America Fix Your Own House First before you start trying to clean up anybody Else’s yard.  until Americans stop avoiding the depth of social ills in America; America will continue to be handicapped – and dissolute.

Many believe that America is on the road to recovery – yet we still see unprecedented disrespect for the highest office in the land; as well as a continuous climate of hatred, from sea to bloody sea.

America – Why so much anger in no particular direction ?

Has America finally turned into the Land of the Evil and the Home of the Bullies?

Charity Group: U.S. Troops Stormed Afghan Hospital

(bet.com)

A Swedish charity accused American troops Monday of storming through a hospital in central Afghanistan, breaking down doors and tying up staff in a search for militants, The Associated Press reports.

The U.S. military said it was investigating the allegation. The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan accused the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division of entering the hospital without permission to look for insurgents in Wardak province, southwest of Kabul, according to the charity’s country director, Anders Fange.

Fange said Monday that the troops’ actions were a violation of the sanctity of medical facilities in combat zones. “This is simply not acceptable,” he told AP. The U.S. troops entered the hospital looking for Taliban insurgents late at night last Wednesday, Fange said. He said they kicked in doors, tied up four hospital employees and two family members of patients, and forced patients out of beds during their search.

When they left two hours later, the unit ordered hospital staff to inform coalition forces if any wounded militants were admitted, and the military would decide if they could be treated, Fange said. Navy public affairs officer Lt. Cmdr. Christine Sidenstricker confirmed that the hospital was searched last week but had no other details. She said the military is looking into the incident. “We are investigating and we take allegations like this seriously,” she told AP. “Complaints like this are rare.”

Today we are asking you our friends and readers to lend a moment and join us in Prayer,

for Our Dear Aunt Juanita

Aunt Juanita is the eldest of My Auntee’s here in Detroit. She’s fallen ill and now is in hospital on a respirator. we are asking for you to join with us in asking the father to give her the strength to walk with us another day.

We Love Aunt Juanita because she’s always been the one constant in our married life. when we need her, she’s always there with a willing ear, a slice of cake and her great auntee love, hugs and advice.

You See Aunt Juanita is Magical – By Nature she dreams numbers, yes numbers

she can take a number out of anyones dream and tell you exactly what it means. in the old days before the lottery was legalized, people used to use Dream Books to look up the numbers for their dreams – to play them in the illegal numbers racket.

Aunt Juanita was the one person everybody would call everyday to ask her what their dream meant. she knew everybody’s secrets, business and fears; as we know today that she needs our strength and devotion more than ever.

we don’t normally ask for support like this, but today is just one of those days; and we hope that today you’ll think of Aunt Juanita and How Much She Means To Us, and How Much She Needs Your Prayers.

if you should not see an update for a lil while, know it’s because we’re at the hospital engaged in the handholding and prayer business. we will return when we have good news, WE Promise.

Thanks and Peace,

~RE For The Owens, Hutcherson, Jackson and Lutalo Families