No, not World Kidney Day, but a very special day nonetheless.
14 years ago today is the day one of my best friends received his second life saving donor kidney. I first met Padrin in 2003 when we both worked for the same company. He invited me out to celebrate Kidney Day the first year I worked there and I've been inviting him and his kidney out to celebrate ever since. BTW, I named his kidney Squirtle that first year and it kind of stuck.
So wherever you find yourself today, give your kidneys a hug. Take them for a walk, treat them to a cranberry juice, make a donation to the Kidney Foundation or sign up to be an organ donor. And don't be shy! I know you're out there, so take a minute and drop Padrin and Squirtle your good wishes in comments. : )
Happy 14th Birthday little Squirtle!
- L.
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin and Squirtle! Here are to many many more <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney day!!! What a wonderful day, here it is to many many more!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 14th, Squirtle, and Happy Kidney Day, Padrin! I wish you both all the best as you celebrate today!
ReplyDeleteMarc
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin! You are one of a kind and and I wish I was there to celebrate with you and go ice climbing. hehe. Happy Birthday Squirtle!
ReplyDeleteWow, kidney day comes round fast, it doesn't seem long since last year. Happy Kidney Day!
ReplyDeleteWell, well, well - Padrin, we're all so happy you are taking that kidney in for it's regular oil and lube and that it's running efficiently. Happy Kidney Day, Squirtle. Lots of good wishes for many squirtle days to come, Lisa's Mom (Rita)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Padrin and Squirtle,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful inspiration you two are to donors everywhere.
Let's all celebrate!!
Leslie
What a wonderful day to celebrate! Happy kidney day!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin!
ReplyDeleteAs for you, Mr. Squirtle... Keep doing your thing!
Hearing success stories past the initial operation success really brings organ donation to the front of the mind for the all important discussion with family members. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy 14th Kidney Birthday!
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin!!! And 14 years is quite the accomplishment, Squirtle! Here's to many many more!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day!! Here's to many more happy healthy years!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day! Can't wait to hear about next year's! God Bless Squirtle!
ReplyDeleteWho is that hussy with the noble kidney recipient again? Happy kidney day! Many, many more happy returns on that anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGood job, Squirtle. Good job.
ReplyDeleteHappy 14th Kidney Day, Padrin :)
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin and Squirtle! Wishing you many, many more years of wonderful blessings, and health! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin! Way to go Squirtle. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin! Hope you and L. had a great celebration today.
ReplyDeleteamazing!! And truly inspiring to see how organ donation changes lives!! Please consider becoming one if you are not already :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin!
ReplyDeleteHappy kidney day :)
ReplyDelete*fist pump* SQUIR-TLE! SQUIR-TLE! SQUIR-TLE! Happy Kidney Day, Padrin!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy kidney day!
ReplyDeleteHappy kidney day!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day Squirtle and Padrin!! I hope it was a good one for you and I hope for many many more Kidney days ahead for the both of you <3
ReplyDeleteHappy kidney day Squirtle and Padrin!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin!!! Keep up the good work squirtle!!! Thanks for being an inspiration!!
ReplyDeletePadrin - you and Squirtle are an inspiration and hope to those who have had kidney transplants or are awaiting same. May squirtle continue to be healthy and strong and serve you well for all of your days! Blessings, Eileen
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm a day late but Happy Kidney Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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