@gaylea1, @jeanne5009, @racing212, @1bigblacksuv, @joanaiken,- Thank you for your kind words. You are correct about how we work together and how we share our experiences with each other to help others thru the difficult and seemingly unbearable aspects of our transplant journeys.

-I clearly remember that when I had a procedure at Mayo, there would be a nurse who came to my bedside. She would call me by name; then she would introduce herself and she would ask me if I had any questions. She held my hand and told me that she would be with me. I also remember feeling a gentle little squeeze to my hand as the anesthesia took effect. This was comforting and reassuring to me each time it happened. - That is what drives me to remain actively engaged on Connect.

@joanaiken, Happy 10th Anniversary to you! One of the things that I have encountered from my friends is that they are surprised when they learn that I am still taking medications, and still doing labs, and still being vigilant about my health. Many folks don't realize that our transplantd organs require a lifetime committment. Have you ever encountered that kind of situation?
Are you already on the transplant list for a kidney? Does having a transpanted liver make this a more complex situation?

@gaylea1, I remember when we first met on Connect at the beginning of your own journey. I am happy that I was able to provide you with some support. Did you know how much I hurt along with you? Well, I did. I also remember when you posted that you had received the Call and were heading to the hospital. I paced the floor that day as I prayed along with you and recalled my own surgery experience.

@racing212, @jeanne5009, @1bigblacksuv, as always, I send you my continued thoughts and support. And I thank you and encourage you to continue to share the love and support that you are extending to others. Sometimes we speak with words, and sometimes we speak with our presence. We never know who we are helping when we join together❤