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@gingerw

@my44 Tif, when my husband had his kidney transplant October 2016, we named his new kidney Kermit. It is a Gaelic name, meaning "free man". Seeing that he had been on dialysis for over 5 years, he was now released from that daily task, and indeed a "free man"!
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my44 | @my44 | 6 days ago

@gingerw
Hi, Ginger. I absolutely understand why your husband named his kidney Kermit, based on the meaning of that name. I was never on dialysis but based on what I know about it from people who are on it, the name Kermit perfectly describes your husband after over 5 years on it. I rejoice with him (and with you) that he's now literally a "free man." I can only imagine the depth of his joy. Congrats on his recent 8 year transplantversary! 👍😊
Tif

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