Kelly’s Story

Site created on July 27, 2018

Kelly has suffered for years from a congenital kidney disorder known as Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.  It was essentially discovered with the premature birth of her son 11 years ago.  She watched her kidney function gradually decline until the need for dialysis arose in 2015 at the age of 34.  She and her family continually hope and pray for a kidney transplant that may normalize life for her.  She currently is unable to work and attends dialysis every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday which leaves her physically drained despite her best efforts to maintain the energy to care for her young son, new husband, and three dogs. 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Megan Tompkins

Kelly and Nick spent last week at appointments in Rochester.  She was physically and emotionally spent by Thursday evening but received rejuvenating news on Friday after recognizing via a text message to me "its all out of my (Kelly's) hands now.  All in God's."  Of course God delivered news to restore her hope!  

On Friday:
Kelly found out her heart function has increased over 20% since June when they discovered her congestive heart failure.  Praise God! 

Kelly found out that she may not have the kidney disease doctors originally thought, instead she may have a disease that would give her better chances of a successful transplant (pending genetic testing results).  Praise God! 

Kelly found out that it is not a matter of IF she can receive a transplant, but WHEN.  Praise God!

Thank you all for continued prayers, thoughts, and support.
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