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Autobiography for Kena Sawyers
My name is Kena Sawyers, and I have been on oxygen for over 15 years.
I was eight months pregnant when the doctors decided to send me to the
hospital for a chest x-ray. That is when they discovered I had pneumonia and
had me admitted to the hospital. After spending a week in Morehead Hospital,
where I progressively got worse, I was then transferred to Forsyth Hospital.
On December 7, 1993, upon arriving at Forsyth Hospital, I was told that I
would be having a c-section immediately. That is the last thing I remember
until around February 17. I had been in a drug induced coma for 3 ½
months. I wasn’t expected to live, but thru prayers and God’s grace, he gave
me a second chance in life and to hold my beautiful baby girl.
When I woke up from my coma, I thought I was paralyzed. By being in a
coma for so long, I had to rebuild my strength in my muscles. I had to
relearn to walk, talk, and to do everyday tasks.
Now due to my pulmonary fibrosis caused by the pneumonia and ARDS (Adult
Respiratory Distress Syndrome), I am starting to develop pulmonary
hypertension. Without a lung transplant, the hypertension would weaken my
heart, and I would have no other options.
So with that change in my health, doctors have advised me to reconsider a
double lung transplant. This would in turn keep my heart healthier, and I
could go on to have a life without being on oxygen.
I have been exceptionally active and healthy these past 15 years with only
38% lung capacity. I hope that after my transplant, my daughter would get to
experience a mother without any physical challenges, and I can resume being
a part of this community.
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On Sunday, September 20, Kena Sawyers had her Double Lung Transplant.
She was in Chapel Hill for three months. Kena is now back home in Eden.
Kena’s insurance does not cover all the expenses, so we are asking that
individuals make donations to help. Please make checks payable to the “Kena
Sawyers Transplant Fund.” This is a fund at North Spray for Kena. You may
bring these to church, or mail them to the church at 521 Washburn Avenue,
Eden, NC 27288.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, prayers, and support through this
challenging time for Kena and Kayla.
Please continue to keep Kena in your prayers.
My name is Kena Sawyers, and I have been on oxygen for over 15 years.
I was eight months pregnant when the doctors decided to send me to the
hospital for a chest x-ray. That is when they discovered I had pneumonia and
had me admitted to the hospital. After spending a week in Morehead Hospital,
where I progressively got worse, I was then transferred to Forsyth Hospital.
On December 7, 1993, upon arriving at Forsyth Hospital, I was told that I
would be having a c-section immediately. That is the last thing I remember
until around February 17. I had been in a drug induced coma for 3 ½
months. I wasn’t expected to live, but thru prayers and God’s grace, he gave
me a second chance in life and to hold my beautiful baby girl.
When I woke up from my coma, I thought I was paralyzed. By being in a
coma for so long, I had to rebuild my strength in my muscles. I had to
relearn to walk, talk, and to do everyday tasks.
Now due to my pulmonary fibrosis caused by the pneumonia and ARDS (Adult
Respiratory Distress Syndrome), I am starting to develop pulmonary
hypertension. Without a lung transplant, the hypertension would weaken my
heart, and I would have no other options.
So with that change in my health, doctors have advised me to reconsider a
double lung transplant. This would in turn keep my heart healthier, and I
could go on to have a life without being on oxygen.
I have been exceptionally active and healthy these past 15 years with only
38% lung capacity. I hope that after my transplant, my daughter would get to
experience a mother without any physical challenges, and I can resume being
a part of this community.
_____________________________________________________________
On Sunday, September 20, Kena Sawyers had her Double Lung Transplant.
She was in Chapel Hill for three months. Kena is now back home in Eden.
Kena’s insurance does not cover all the expenses, so we are asking that
individuals make donations to help. Please make checks payable to the “Kena
Sawyers Transplant Fund.” This is a fund at North Spray for Kena. You may
bring these to church, or mail them to the church at 521 Washburn Avenue,
Eden, NC 27288.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, prayers, and support through this
challenging time for Kena and Kayla.
Please continue to keep Kena in your prayers.
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