Thoughts......by deb

Hi.
I'm not really sure why or where I'm going with this post but, felt this most well intended site needed some activity.

Robin & I are still tracking right along with our individual 'life issues', some days are better than others, some well they're down right aggravating.

My husband's health is improving and he's pretty much back to as normal of an activity range as he'd be expected to be.

Robin & I have e-friends in the NE part of Arkansas and the husband finally got his new liver around Easter. Pretty cool Holiday to get a 2nd shot at life! We hear from them thru Caringbridge & he's doing very well after a rough start to his life w/ a new liver. They know who they are, so "HI" & Hope all continues to go well.

When I hear news from them it really takes me back to when I first had my transplant & the new found excitement & appreciation for life that goes with it. Not that as we age with our new livers we are any less appreciative, just that we've learned it's not all rosey sunshine.

Their excitement reminds me to step back from my daily life and recall those first few months post transplant, rediscover the excitement I had for life after my gift of life. Sometimes we get so busy that we forget, if it were not for our 'gift' we'd not be here to be too busy. Still, even with everything going on, not a day passes that my donor isn't thought of. I attended a wedding last night & there I thought of my donor, did he/she ever have a wedding or miss that chance? In ways my donor is a family member that I've lost, but I don't know how to morn for them or what to wish they were here to see & enjoy.

I do so wish I could know more about my donor, it's one of the most frustrating things I've dealt with, the vacant place in my heart that is there with feelings, but not decorated with knowledge of my donor.

SO, I'll close on that, still not knowing where or what I intended to say other than just to say, "Robin & I are fine as life allows". We are hoping to get together this summer for a nice long sit down visit for a couple days. Wish us Luck!

B~positive, deb