A farewell to my kidney, honoring its 43 years of service and blessing its mission to bring new life.
Category: Living Kidney Donor

Jeff shares his thoughts and stories from before and after giving the gift of a kidney. Other related posts will be included.
The Search for a Living Kidney Donor
The search for a living kidney donor is a journey of near misses, patience, and hope, revealing resilience, & the generosity of those willing to try.
Living Kidney Donor – Journal (All Posts)
These journey entry/blog posts from my point of view: This is more of a daily excerpt regarding our experience for that day to include: specific thoughts, fears, health and recovery updates.
Is this God’s Will for Me?
Seeking God’s will through kidney donation, worship, and prayer while finding peace and clarity in His presence.
Living Kidney Donor: Why did I choose to donate? Worldview Response Part II
A midnight prayer in 2001 opened the door to faith, leading to a life-changing journey that culminated in kidney donation on October 23, 2025.
Living Kidney Donor: Why did I choose to donate? Reasoned Response – Part I
I didn’t wake up one day and decide to donate a kidney. It took deep thought, prayer, and a friend’s life-changing diagnosis to begin this unexpected journey.
Living Kidney Donor: Why did I choose to donate?
I have a two-part response, which is a general summation of over 6 months of inflection, investigation, and prayer.