... that I won't be tucking my babies in. However, it's for a very good reason because today is Kidney Day.
No, not World Kidney Day, but a very special day nonetheless.
11 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. : )
- L.
Happy Kidney Day Squirtle – you're 11 years old today! Thanks (as always) for taking such good care of Padrin. I can't wait to see you later! : )
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day Squirtle and Padrin! It's been a while but I miss seeing you too!
ReplyDelete- M
My dear Padrin - any friend of Lisa's is a friend of mine and that includes Squirtle. Happy kidney day to both of you and many thanks to God above for giving you a kidney donation that has given you the breath of life these many years. We wish you and Squirle well and hope you will both be with us for many years to come. Happy Kidney(s)! With love and God's richest blessings - Grandma Rita (Lisa's mom)
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day, Padrin'n'Squirtle! I hope things are well -- It's been far too long. Thinking about you today, and will grab some cranberry at some point. ;)
ReplyDeleteAll the best, our love, our thoughts,
Mark & Sophie
Happy Kidney day Padrin - I was in LA with your cousin on this momentous occasion 11 years ago! I can't believe I am working you so hard on Kidney day! You da' bomb.
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day Padrin, wish you a happy long life...
ReplyDeleteN.
Happy Kidney Day Padrin! I will have a cranberry juice in honour of Squirtle today! Long may he be good to you! Big Love Ruth
ReplyDeleteHappy Kidney Day Padrin,
ReplyDeleteI remember that day very well. It seems like just yesterday. We were all so very happy for you at the time and proud of you for hanging in there long enough to meet and get comfortably acquainted with squirty. I can't believe you two have been together now for 11 years. I think the two of you deserve to take the rest of the week off!
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin!
ReplyDeleteI met Padrin through my VBF (very best friend), Lisa when I was in Toronto almost 7 years ago now! Since then we have been friends, chatting almost every day online! (don't tell my boss, haha). My very best wishes to you Padrin, and to Squirtle, today and always.
Love,
Noreen
wishing you a Happy Kidney Day Padrin, from far far away!
ReplyDeletehope everything is going well, miss you! :)
*HUGS*
Sylvie
Happy Kidney Day, Padrin! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy kidney day.I think it is a wonderful gift for those who donate.Wishing you a long and healthy life.
ReplyDeleteSuri
Drinking cranberry juice now in your honor. Happy kidney day :)
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for all the kind words! They made Kidney Day 12 the best so far. But enough about my kidney and me, lets get back to the cute babies here.
ReplyDeleteSquirtle and Padrin
Hi Padrin,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear about your Kidney Day 12 celebration and to view your terrific gifts for Nate and Seth.
Congratulations to you and Squirtle.
Please accept my apologies for tuning into the blog a couple of days late. Will toast your anniversary with cranberry juice today.
I am sending hugs and very good wishes.