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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Two Thousand Days
Today, is Halloween for many. And it is another clean-up day in the Eastern half of the United States as well as a day to mourn those that died facing the furor of hurricane Sandy. And today, for me, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Transplant
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The Day Before
“The day before your whole life changes forever, it’s just like any other day.” I heard the above quote somewhere, TV perhaps, the other day and it is true. When I think back at how my life changed so quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Transplant
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Honoring Everyone in the Organ Transplant Community
This post is for anyone and everyone that has ever had their lives touched by an organ transplant. Be it a recipient, on the waiting list, donor family, living donor or any family member or friend. I am going to … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged DonateLife, Hero, Organ Transplants, Rose Bowl Parade, UNOS
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Obituaries
When someone has looked death right in the eye, I believe they think a little bit more about their own mortality than someone who has not been quite as close to death. I know I do. I was brought up … Continue reading
Beauty is Skin Deep!
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Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged Anti-rejection meds, Disease, Fear, Immunosuppressants, medications, Rash, Skin
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Sharing Myself
“Whatever we possess becomes of double value, when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others.” When my life ends, I want to share all of my body, every bit of it, to enhance other’s lives. I respect life … Continue reading
Posted in General, Heart Transplant
Tagged DonateLife, Donor, LifeBanc, Miracles, Organ Transplants, Sharing, UNOS
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Bumpy Day
Been a bumpy day today. After pretty smooth sailing for the past 4 years (after a bumpy first year) I hit a snag ….. on Sunday I noticed a “thing” (sore, watery, itchy thing) develop on my cheek and and … Continue reading
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TransplantBuddies
If you have been touched by organ donation in any way and have a question, seek support, seek guidance ….. whether you have had an organ transplant, are on the waiting list for a transplant, you or a family member … Continue reading
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