I have an awesome support system in my family and friends. They have been with me throughout this journey from the beginning and continue to be a source of support to me no matter what the next obstacle that gets thrown into my path may be. When I had my first transplant in 1995 I had a group of coworkers that sent me a banner that said "It's about damn time" and it was printed on YELLOW paper. They also threatened to send me Chutes and Ladders and Candyland as a joke to keep me entertained. My supervisor at the time sent me a little box that had four little fake onions in it with a card that read "You got the liver, so here's the onions."

As long as I maintain my sense of humor about the situation I can overcome anything. You should never lose your sense of humor. It is an important part of keeping up your spirits.