the husband and the two kids)
has a just-keeps-dwindling list
of foods she can consume without
landing herself in a dialysis chair,
you learn to cook with creativity
and to make really bad jokes
that save you from the frustration
of fending off an uncertain death.
"Know why vampires run from garlic?
They're a milligram of magnesium away
from renal failure!" Get it? Right?!
"What did the new kidney say
to the old one? Urine in
my way!" That's too damn funny!
But this saving grace only works
for small children and morbid sisters.
Luckily, I have both ... for now.
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You can click here to order one. All tees ordered from now through Dec. 20 will come with a special note from Ashley and will be delivered in time for Christmas. I can't think of a better way to honor the season than by giving someone a gift that they know is helping to save a life.
And you can keep up with my sister's progress on her Facebook page: Kidney Cutie.
Okay - one last joke: "Did you hear about the girl who just went on a very strict renal diet? There are only three things she can’t put in her mouth: a fork, a knife, and a spoon." Ba dum chh!
***This post is part of Six Word Fridays.***
My family treats downer subjects with bad humour too. I will email you about how the sizes run and order a few - my MIL married a nephrologist, so even if I wasn't 100% behind the cause, they really work! xoxoxoxo
Kelly, would love to offer support. Will you ship to Canada?
Well these made me laugh in a dark sense of humor kind of way (just my cup of tea).
Kelly, creative poem. I just ordered one for myself. :)
@Mel - I imagine we would, but you'd have to pay the shipping. I don't know what it would be...
You guys are so creative, Kelly, and more than a little bit hilarious even in the face of all this.
Sometimes a string of bad jokes is a lifeline.
very cute shirts!!
Oh Kelly, I guess I missed a lot while I was gone. I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's struggle. I am sending prayers her way.
I'm trying to order shirts, but I can't figure out how to order two of them that are different sizes and different colours - how will you know which size is which colour? Should I just do the order and then email you?
Thinking of you and your family Kelly. I read BLW's post about your sis and will be donating. Sending strength.
Just made sure to donate, and sending warm and hopeful wishes to your whole family. Keep fighting!!