Author: Chip Barbot

I was told yesterday that a lady who has never met us, but heard about Mary Ashley went to be tested to give her a kidney. She was not a match, but is now testing to be a partner with her …

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Yeah- we have pulled off about 6 pounds of fluid from Mary Ashley in the last 2 days and she looks and feels so much better. So happy to see her spunky again!

We do not have a kidney to transplant for MaryAshley yet, but we have made huge progress today! Leslie Green, while not a match for Mary Ashley, is willing and has been approved to move forward as a partner with MA in …

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Update from Charlene — Looking forward to seeing my dear friend Leslie Green today! Not only is it a fabulous treat to get to visit with her, but she is getting tested to be in the donor exchange to help …

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9 years ago a young man became a hero for us through his own tragedy. Mary Ashley, along with others, received a transplant that saved their lives. At that time, MA was in ICU in critical condition. Since that day, …

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It has been a long night with dialysis alarms at least every hour. Tonight, Mary Ashley had a good bit of pain. So grateful for being able to do this at home, but some nights are harder than others.

Grateful for this snow day. Good times with my family, MA got some tutoring in , Alli and I made yummy chicken & dumplings, then we all played “Quelf.” First time playing that game- but highly recommend it. Lots of …

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Allison helped get MA ready for school this morning. It was so sweet listening to Alli try to teach her how to tie her shoes. Mary Ashely is a lucky girl to have such a loving big sister!

To the numerous incredible people that have been tested or tried to be a kidney donor for Mary Ashley, we want to thank you and let you know how much our family appreciates your willingness to help her! Our gratitude is …

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2013 has presented many challenges for our family this year. However, with each of those, we have seen 10x the blessings to offset the troubled waters. The love, support, compassion, generosity, and kindness that has been shown to us is …

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