Melody, I am so sorry to hear of the week's events you've endured. You have quite a bit on your plate to deal with....it must be overwhelming at times but it sounds as if your husband is there to provide support and humor.

Setting up for permanent dialysis may be fairly routine as an abstract thought to others but quite another matter when it's happening to you. You don't have to maintain a stiff upper lip for the sake of others. Vent when you need to and make jokes when you can.

I admire your spirit, empathize with your intermittent fears, and want you to know that I will be thinking of you on Monday.