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Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Naked Truth
Recently, I was talking to a friend that had not seen himself in the mirror for over 4 months. After he described what he saw, I remembered some of my thoughts upon seeing myself naked in a full length mirror for the … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged Blessed, Donor, Emotions, Faith, Giving Thanks, Heart Transplant, Humbled, Life, Scars
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Time … Tick, Tick, Tick
For me, one of the roughest parts of being a part of the transplant community is the loss of friends. Some of these folks we only know through their words on the PC screen. Some we know from local stories, … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged Blessed, Emotions, Friendship, Giving Thanks, Life, time
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My Dents
“Time may be a great healer, but its a lousy beautician.” Ahhh, the above is so very true. As I have traveled through life I now have more than a few gray hairs. I have scars …… many that can be … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged Emotions, Friendship, Heart Transplant, Life, Life's Lessons, optimisim, Scars
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Beautiful, Magical … Emotional Day
Yesterday was one of the NICEST days in 2011 and in the top 25 of my life. While I hold my heart donor in my heart, thoughts and prayers each day, yesterday was a day to publicly praise and give thanks … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged Blessed, Destiny, DonateLife, Donor, Emotions, Faith, Family, Friendship, Giving Thanks, Heart Transplant, Life, Organ Transplants, UNOS
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An Event To Remember
One thing that I am forever thankful for is being blessed enough to be a part of the following …….. Last year I wrote a post in August called “An Incredible Event” (click on this link to read it). It … Continue reading
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Tagged Emotions, Giving Thanks, Heart Transplant, Organ Transplants
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Danger Zone
Danger Zone ~ by Kenny Loggins Partial lyrics ~ Highway to the Danger Zone Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone I have successfully avoided going into the “Danger Zone” … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged crud, Danger Zone, Heart Transplant, Life, Organ Transplants, Petri Dishes
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Arms Wide Open
“Arms Wide Open” by Creed Well I just heard the news today It seems my life is going to change I close my eyes, begin to pray Then tears of joy stream down my face. The other day I heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessed, DonateLife, Emotions, Family, Fate, Friendship, Giving Thanks, Heart Transplant, Life
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