This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it – Psalm 118:24
On August 29, 2011 at the ripe age of 25 my husband’s life took a turn in a direction that neither of us would have ever foreseen. Robert is a traveling musician and while driving home from a church service he noticed his vision was failing — this prompted him to go to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed him with hypertension and renal failure. Robert had to immediately begin dialysis. Robert is now waiting for the blessing of a kidney transplant.
In October 2015 Robert had one of his failing kidneys removed – testing revealed it was cancerous. Thankfully the cancer was contained to the kidney. Since being diagnosed with renal failure, Robert has tried several types of dialysis – both at home and as an outpatient. Having a living kidney donor would be ideal as he is only 30. The active waiting list for a transplant is long, but with the support of his family and friends Robert is able to continue with home dialysis. This allows him to spend more time with his children, Marcus and Arianna, who enjoy sitting and reading with him during his treatment. Robert looks forward to life post-transplant so he can regain energy and return to life as it was before.
Updates (3)
April 7, 2018
It has been a while since we posted about anything. We wanted to share that we are now 6 months post transplant. God is so good!
February 22, 2017
Our family has made it past the one year mark of being cancer free!! What a blessing! There have been a few bumps along the way. Robert was hospitalized several times for staph infections, and most recently a low hemoglobin. However, he is home and doing well! We have had the support of our family, friends, and community every step of the way. So, many thanks to all!!! We hope to host a fundraiser very soon!! So, keep a look out for that information.
Guestbook
August 4, 2016
Robert, you are in my prayers. May God continue to bless you!
Pamela Hobson
June 1, 2016
May God continue to bless u I love u
Elsie Coleman
May 31, 2016
Praying for you Robert!
Penny Garrett
