[JCBarfly]

Good morning SG!

I've been debating whether or not to start a topic for this. I'm not much for bragging, but hey, this might be the only time that i can actually say that i'm truely proud of myself So, the story goes like this...

My sister's son, Aidan, had his 1st birthday on Sept, 1st 2007. Three days later (Sept 4th, Tuesday), he was admitted to the Hospital for Acute Liver Failure... it came out of nowhere! They say that if he arrived to the hospital just an hour later, he would have been in a coma and probably would not have recovered. He was transfered to the Cleveland Clinic Childrens Hospital that very morning. His conditioned was stabilized temporarily, but his liver just quit and his kidneys were pulling double-time. Over the next day he continued to battle, but nothing was helping. As his kidneys were now starting to fail, his whole body started to swell, including around his brain. They were forced to put him into an induced coma to prevent brain damage. It was at this time, Weds. night, that the doctors could wait no longer... Aidan needed a liver, and he needed it now. Through sheer luck, kindness, and support from family, friends and God himself, I was able to step forward an help my nephew.

I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that he is still with us today, but my love for him is endless!!

Here is the story told be our Local News Channel 3.

Oh, and I must also give thanks to everyone that stood by me during the long recovery! Especially my girlfriend, Melisa!

This post has been edited by JCBarfly: 22 February 2008 - 03:11 PM

[ColdSteel1028]

Great story! Glad to see you are both doing fine as well. Imagine the bond you're going to have w/your nephew when he's old enough to understand what an important gift you gave him

[MinnDarwin]

Wow, I'm speechless.

You did an incredible thing there, Jeff. You have every reason to be proud. And I am so glad to hear that both of you are doing well!

[JWonder]

That's amazing.

Ain't a damn thing wrong with being proud of what you've done.

[SG Steelhead]

That's truly awesome, man!

[SG Stretch]

Amazing story, thanks for making me cry this morning.

[SG Noodles]

If I were you I would be singing it on high. What you did is one of the most selfless acts I have read. You truly are a hero, Jeff. Good on ya!

[MinnDarwin]

SG Stretch, on Feb 22 2008, 09:21 AM, said:

Amazing story, thanks for making me cry this morning.

OK, I wasn't going to be the first one to admit that... but, yeah, you got me too.

Thanks a lot!

[Corvall]

Now THIS is the type of story I like to read. Well done, JC. :^)

Corvall

[dinologic]

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And in critical situations like Aiden's, the risk of death to the donor was 40 percent.

Holy CRAP dude! You're a good man. It's good to know that both of you are doing well.

[blackzipper]

Amazing story Jeff. I think it's incredible what you did and I am happy that both you & Aiden have recovered. SG is proud of you!

[TheEvilDonut]

As a parent of a child who is suffering from a renal disease I want to thank you and most importantly congratulate you on what you did.

You are a remarkable human being my friend.

[JCBarfly]

MinnDarwin, on Feb 22 2008, 11:27 AM, said:

OK, I wasn't going to be the first one to admit that... but, yeah, you got me too.

Thanks a lot!

LOL! Don't worry... i was sheeding a tear just writing it... not mention my hands were shaking. I think it's finally starting to sink in... almost 6 months later!

Thanks everyone!

[Master Thon]

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Jeff, the uncle, recalls, "after seeing him laying there with all the tubes and hoses, cables and wires I think all my fears went away. My life was worth giving to save his, and if that's what it took, I was fine with that."

This is what got me to start to tear up and I am happy you are both doing well.

[Shift Gorden]

Dude, that is seriously amazing. I think the more people who know about something like this, the better. Really makes everyday life problems seem extremely trivial.

Kudos to you!

[SG Jaycurl]

That's so amazing. Having a son that went through heart surgery at 5 months old, I can somewhat relate to how tough it must have been for you and your sister's family. But for you to step up and give so much of yourself (literally and figuratively) is truly a wonderful sacrifice.

I wish I had better words to express my feeling, but I'll just leave it at "congratulations," on a fantastic deed.

[JCBarfly]

TheEvilDonut, on Feb 22 2008, 11:33 AM, said:

As a parent of a child who is suffering from a renal disease I want to thank you and most importantly congratulate you on what you did.

Aww.. that sucks! My prayers go out to him/her and your family! Keep your spirits high and you'll make it through!

[BanditoBorato]

What a great way to kick off the weekend! Amazing story - choked me up and everything. God bless!

[JCBarfly]

SG Jaycurl, on Feb 22 2008, 11:44 AM, said:

Having a son that went through heart surgery at 5 months old...

Wow! That's no small feat! I would assume that he is doing well? It amazing what docs. can do these days! And not to mention how able to human body is to heal and adjusts to everything that is thrown at it...

[Septimus]

So, I guess you're not really THAT much of a barfly, then...