My name is Minerva. I became ill with Lupus at the age of 16 years old. I lost my kidneys because of the Lupus. I went on dialysis in 1986. It was hard because I was still in high school. In May of 1987 I had my first transplant but it rejected. I was determined to get another transplant. In November of the same year I was called for my second transplant. That transplant worked pretty well. In 1989 I had another miracle in my life, my son was born. Shortly after that my transplant failed. I was on dialysis for almost 10 years waiting waiting for another transplant. I never gave up hope. In 1998 I was called for my third transplant. It is working beautifully. In 2000 I married the most wonderful man Gordon Dale. He has truly made my life complete. Now my life is filled with so much happiness. I have a healthy kidney and my husband and my son by my side every step of the way.