Uncategorized

Young mother who once donated her kidney to save her daughter’s life achieves success with her, graduates from Nursing school at the same time

Mother and daughter, Nija and Ambrealle Butler, graduated together from the Baton Rouge General School of Nursing in the United States.

Nija Butler gave 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to Ambrealle when she was still in high school. Over time, they grew closer than most—Nija often referred to Ambrealle as her best friend and sibling, considering that they grew up together.

“I had her when I was in high school, so we grew up together basically as siblings. She’s my best friend, she’s my confidante,” she said.

However when Ambrealle was in her late twenties, a routine doctor’s visit changed everything. She was told one of her kidneys was spilling too much protein.

They ran more tests on her, and the result was devastating. She had a rare kidney disease—focal segmental glomerulosclerosis—which could lead to total kidney failure if she did not start dialysis or get a transplant.

“We went back in to get the results, and he pretty much said you won’t live if you don’t get a kidney or dialysis,” Ambrealle said.

For Nija, hearing those words was like living her worst nightmare. She felt helpless watching her daughter struggle with something she could not fix. For five years, she was in and out of the hospital doing dialysis.

Hooked up to a machine for up to 13 hours a day, she battled exhaustion, fear, and frustration—often with tears in her eyes. Through it all, Nija stayed by her side. On the hardest days, she would climb into bed with her just to be close, even if there was nothing more she could do.

“As a mother, you want to be the person that can fix anything that’s going on for your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, and at that moment, I knew there was nothing I could do,” Nija Butler said.

After a particularly difficult phone call where Ambrealle broke down crying, Nija decided to get tested to see if she could donate one of her kidneys.

She did not tell her daughter at first, not wanting to raise false hope. The chances of being a match were low, but not impossible. Fortunately, Nija’s kidney was the perfect match for transplant.

The surgery was successful, and when doctors told her the kidney was working, she felt like she could finally breathe again.“All I could do was kiss her, hug her, and I just wanted to touch her to make sure she was OK,” Nija said.

“She gave 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to me, and she gave me a second chance at life. She gave me life twice,” Ambrealle added. With her health restored, Ambrealle decided it was time to chase her dream of becoming a nurse, and she planned to do it with her mother. Both of them applied to nursing school.

Nija was accepted first, and when Ambrealle did not make the initial list, Nija refused to go without her. But just one day before classes started, Ambrealle was offered a spot.

Together, they enrolled in the 16-month registered program at Baton Rouge. They pushed through tough classes, long nights of studying, and endless hours in the lab.

For Ambrealle, nursing was not just a career—it was a calling 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 from her own experience. She often said it meant everything to be the nurse who truly understood what her patients were going through.

Now, they graduated together, ready to begin their careers helping others, just as they once helped each other. Though they may take different paths in their medical journey, they are committed to always moving forward together.

Looking ahead, they have dreams of starting a business together, one dedicated to supporting kidney patients and their families

Related Posts

Justin Thomas Already Pocketed Around Twice Last Season’s Earnings But Has One Major Regret: ‘I Wish…’

Sometimes, even a comeback year can feel incomplete! Justin Thomas snapped his winless streak with a victory at the RBC Heritage in April, has been in the hunt nearly every…

Rory McIlroy Unlikely to Surpass Late Legend Jon Rahm & More Hero-Worship, Claims Golf Analyst

Golf fans and media outlets can’t stop gushing about Rory McIlroy being Europe’s greatest golfer ever. We mean, who could blame them? The Northern Irishman just completed the career Grand…

Rickie Fowler Has Unexpected History With Max Homa’s Wife as Details Revealed During Golf Event

It was a seemingly routine press conference during the 2025 John Deere Classic event—media lights, player questions, and the usual line-up of responses from players. Max Homa, who shot one…

Elon Musk Unveils the $79,999 Tesla Electric Plane: What Makes It a Game-Changer?

In a groundbreaking announcement that could redefine the aviation landscape, Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s much-anticipated electric plane, priced at an astonishing $79,999. This revolutionary aircraft is not…

80-year-old man bags bachelors degree at South Carolina University, fulfills lifelong dream

80-year-old Linwood Riddick has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from South Carolina State(SC State) University, fulfilling a promise he made to himself decades ago. Originally from…

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆

Serbian Dancing Lady – The Pool (2023) es una película de terror psicológico que explora la inquietante intersección del folclore, la obsesión y el miedo. La historia sigue…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *