Help a Brotha Out....

The other day I posted about Spring of Light burning. As I write, a fire restoration group is in the building trying to preserve the books and any equipment possible. So, we will have a better idea what the total damage by the end of the week. In the meantime, if you are inclined to help, I have a few possibilities: Buy a replacement book from Doug’s Wish list. Send a contribution via paypal: Share the...

Can I Get A Break?...

Because if I could, I would gladly like to give it to my brother. If it isn’t one thing, then it’s another. This week Doug’s church, Spring of Light Ministries, suffered a devastating loss when the place of worship was destroyed by fire. My whole life, Doug has sought out obscure bookstores in the most unlikely of places to build his masterful library. The church walls were lined with thousands of Doug’s books and one of his close friends who also stored his books at the church. All told there were 10-15,000 books in the church. The electronics...

Four Weeks...

Four weeks ago, Doug and Izaak were still in a drug induced state. In the last month, they have recovered wonderfully. Check out the latest updates. Go kidney! Share the...

Two Week Eve...

Doug went to the doctor today to have everything checked out.  Please find the bullet rundown below: Staples (out). Medicine (in). Heart Catheter (out). Kidney (working). Rejection (not working). Cholesterol (up). Number of kidneyblogging posts (down). Doug’s ankles are unbelievably smaller, the kidney is sucking all of the fluids out of his system.  He has lost a bunch of weight since the surgery. Izaak seems to be doing much better.  He and Doug are spending a lot of time hanging out in Doug’s basement.  Thursday summer school starts, so he is going to...

Extra!...

The news coverage of the kidney transplant was very nice as noted in the earlier posts. As a special gift to you, see what they had to say for yourself. They ran the story in a two part series; first at 6:00 and then at 11:00. (click links for the video footage). 6:00 news WPvideo 1.00 11:00 news WPvideo 1.00 You can also read the story at WBIRs site. Share the...

GOOD STORY...

The power of good editing. That was amazing! Share the...

10 News...

WHOO HOO… Screen shot of Doug E. Fresh and Izzy. Share the...

Video...

Herryn Riendeau just sent me an email saying that they will post a link on the Channel 10’s site after they run the story tonight. Share the...

The experience of a lifetime (A post by ...

Seeing as I will never be able to donate another kidney for as long as I live the title of this post is very fitting. I thought I would sit down and say a word or two about this experience and what this whole thing means for me. First, I want to say that I am very proud to be a part of this life changing experience on behalf of Doug. When I first learned about Doug’s condition years ago I could hardly believe it, how could such a great guy have such a hendering illness I thought to myself. I could not shake the idea that I needed to do something to help, even if all...

7:15 Roundup (Doug E. Fresh)...

Izaak had a B M last night! He eating super high fiber cereals, fruits and more! I removed my bandage today. Could take a pic of the scar. More porn. I Went to clinic today. Blood levels are looking good. White blood count is a little high–they’ll keep watching. WBIR will be broadcasting news report tomorrow at 6:00 pm (part one) and at 11:00 pm (part two). Big challenge now for me is learning the med schedule. I have to take certains meds at the same time everyday and you can’t be off by even an hour. Every med is on a calendar and I am supposed to check...