Posted on 03/20/2005 9:13:01 AM PST by Libloather
Husband gets kidney, then flees with lover
By ANDY DOLAN
20mar05
Carol Jewell did not hesitate to give her husband, John, one of her kidneys when renal failure threatened his life.
But four years later, he showed his "gratitude" by running away with her brother's wife, Marilyn Edmeades, 52.
Their world had revolved around local politics. Mrs Jewell is Mayor of Woodley, west of London near Reading, and Mr Jewell, 53, was a member of the same council for 25 years. Mrs Edmeades also was prominent in local politics as a councillor in nearby Bracknell.
The Jewells and Mrs Edmeades and her husband, also named John, married within months of each other in 1971 and often met socially. But four years ago, Mr Jewell became desperately ill and was told he could die without a kidney transplant.
When tests on blood relatives drew a blank, Mrs Jewell was found to be a match to her husband. She donated a kidney and the operation was a success, although she then suffered the trauma of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
It is not clear when Mr Jewell and Mrs Edmeades became lovers, but they walked out on their marriages in October. The break-ups became public when Mr Jewell resigned from the council.
Mrs Jewell, whose breast cancer is in remission, said from her home: "I'm not vindictive towards him. I'm more upset than anything and I try to look forward and not back. Life's too short.
"We were married for 33 years and you can't change that. I'm a positive person. I think that's why I got over cancer. If you can do that, you can do anything.'
The Jewells, who have two daughters, Kay, 28, and Tracey, 26, met in 1970 and at Reading University.
A friend said Mrs Jewell and her brother, 58, of nearby Wokingham, were devastated.
"Luckily, she has a lot of friends supporting her . . . but John and Marilyn shouldn't be allowed to get away with this -- it's not fair."
She said Mrs Jewell was struggling to pay her mortgage.
Councillor Vivienne Samuel said: "Carol gave John one of her kidneys, then two years ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is very brave, but when she needed his support, this is how he has repaid her."
The Edmeades have two children -- Mark, 33, and Lisa, 30.
It's a shame she can't get her kidney back.
Maybe she can.
If I was the judge, I would give her the kidney in the divorce settlement.
They had a quickie marriage in Renal, Nevada.
I'm sure she'd prefer to have his jewels...in a jar on her desk.
She said, "I was pissed, but not as pissed as I should have been."
I didn't see anything in the story about a leash.
Another low-life politician
Love is a funny thing. Maybe the guy saw death and decided he should be with the one he truly loved.
Obviously she's a lot better off without him.
Oboy.
I know what I'd be doing right about now:
~Kidney Pie~
First wash the kidney well. Cover with cold water and let stand for about an hour. Drain. Remove the cords and all of the center fat.
Cut into small pieces. Now combine the bouillon cube and boiling water. Add the chopped kidney. Simmer for 20 minutes. Combine the flour and cold water, mixing well; add to the kidney mixture, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth. Add the cooked vegetables, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into a baking dish, and cover with small baking powder biscuits or pastry dough. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes, or until well browned.
The Woody Allen philosophy: The heart wants what it wants.
And it's corrolary: So duty, honor and dignity be damned.
Could have been worse. She could have been Michael Schiavo's first wife.
Thanks, I needed a good laugh today! :D
A C&W song lurks herein.
Ladies. Don't count on your husbands if you get ill. Women have support networks throughout their lives. Typically, men don't. They can't cope.
I don't think the "wanting organ" in Mr. Jewell's case was his heart.
First verse:
"I only want you wid me
When I require a kidney
But now I've gone from renal
To feelings that are penile"
I think the wife's gonna get a kick out of Post #5.
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