Heather Needs a Kidney

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On the left: Stage 5 Kidney Disease Pre-Transplant

On the right: 1000% more happy and HEALTHY at four months post transplant.

Just got back from my 4 month post transplant appointment—everything looks great and the kidney is happy and working well!!!

Cooking is enjoyable again!! Before the transplant I had zero appetite and lost about 15-20 lbs. SINCE transplant I have gained all of that back happily!!

What a journey this has been. I don’t even know where to begin!!! The last six+ weeks have been the most trying, yet beautiful experience I have ever been through. I can easily say I have a new understanding of life and an appreciation and gratitude that is beyond my full understanding yet.

I have encountered so many people along this journey that showed their love and care for me in ways that are countless. A number of them complete strangers. It left me in awe. My heart was/is so completely full of love and content. I am a new person. Happy and healthy. The gratitude is immense.

I have also learned the true meaning of “it only takes one person to change a life”. The gift Mercedes Mefford has given me is life. Imagine for a moment what that means??!! I could be stuck on dialysis, sick as dog, barely making it through—but because she was selfless, I can be the best mother, wife, teacher, friend, family member, and every other role I play on a day to day basis. Wow. Just wow. Thank you will never be enough but I know she knows ❤️

My soul is just shining for countless reasons and I cannot wait to see what the future holds. I encourage anyone who has ever thought about donating an organ to really consider it. You can definitely change someone’s life.

I am finally home after 6 weeks away from my home, my family (I only saw my kids for one week),my work family, my pets. I am healthy, labs and kidney are perfect. Thank you for supporting me and my family on this journey!!

One week until surgery!! This time next week, we will be at Mayo and in surgery!! 🙏🏻

Thank you to everyone who has donated monetarily, gifts, prayers, and positive messages!! You all have no idea the impact it has and how much support I feel!! Thank you, thank you!!
Today marks one week until we are off to Phoenix!!

I will rise, thank you 💪🏻

Finished my pre-op labs today!! Two weeks to surgery!! Mercedes Mefford ❤️❤️

I know some aren’t a fan of GoFundMe for various reasons—so if you are interested in donating to my kidney transplant fund, here is another way!! This will go directly to me and my family.
Thank you all so much!!!!💚💚💚

WE GOT THE CALL!!!!!! My cousin Mercedes Mefford is my match, my angel on earth, and is answering my long awaited prayers!! SHE IS SAVING MY LIFE!!! We are scheduled for a kidney transplant March 22!!! Please consider helping me gain my life back! ❤️

https://gofund.me/2263e494

Help with Heather's Kidney Transplant!!, organized by Heather Armfield My name is Heather, and I am a 36-year-old wife, mother, and special educati… Heather Armfield needs your support for Help with Heather's Kidney Transplant!!

Well, Mayo has decided to make us wait another 1-2 days before we know results. Miscommunication 😩
Guess it just means that much more time to pray 🙏🏻

We find out Wednesday if I have a match—keep the prayers coming strong!!!

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Prayers, positive thoughts, and good vibes needed today!! I am in Phoenix with a potential donor for testing!! Pray she is a match!! 🙏🏻

I believe…

Merry Christmas 🎄

Today I was able meet up with two other women close to my age who are also battling kidney disease!! We decided that we would be there for each other “for life” and it warmed my heart tremendously and gave me lots of hope, as we are all in different stages of our journey. I look for gratitude each day and this filled that bucket❤️

Important information about me pertaining to donation:

Blood Type: O Positive (which means I can only receive O)

DOB: 02/10/1986

Transplant Hospital: Mayo Clinic Phoenix

Medicare covers all the donor’s expenses EXCEPT travel.

Link to Health Questionnaire if you are interested in donating (this is the first step + knowing your blood type): https://www-1.livingdonormc.org/