I just spoke with my dear friend Joanne last night who is in the final stages of kidney failure. She has had diabetes and heart problems most of her adult life and it has taken a toll on her kidneys. Her doctor has told her she needs a kidney transplant or she will not live much longer. She is about a 4 - 4.5 hour drive away from me so I don't get to see her as often as I'd like, but we talk by phone weekly. Please send thoughts and prayers that she will be able to find a kidney donor.