Family...the most important part of our lives. It's amazing how much we take for granted when it comes to our family. How many of us ever stop to think, what if...? Not many I'm sure.
I have to say I feel very lucky to have the time to spend with my parents as well as my in laws on a weekly basis. We see our siblings fairly often, some more than others! I make it a point to talk to my mom and mother in law at least every other day...usually at least once a day.
But last year my mom found out she had to have a kidney transplant due to renal failure caused by her diabetes. She has had to endure several hospital stays, daily dialysis, and other complications with her battle against diabetes.
I never thought, what if my mom had kidney failure and had to get a transplant. Now I find myself worrying about what is going to happen next. I am constantly badgering her to make sure she is taking her meds, how she is feeling, how her doctor appointment went, and the stress seems to build. I don't want to worry about whether I will get a call saying she is in the hospital again or worse. But I do think about it...my mom is my best friend...what would I do without her? I love my family so much i don't want to see anything happen to them.
I have been thinking a lot lately about how to apply to see if I would be a match. If I was, I would love to help her in any way possible, but this is s major decision. I do not have children yet, time off is significant for recovery, will my kidney be rejected...and I am not sure that I can make that decision. I am at a place in my life where I am happy....wonderful husband, amazing bosses/job, being free to do whatever I feel like anytime i want, financial stability...the list goes on. I want to help my mom, but scared as well.
What would you do in this type of situation?
