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Your gratitude changes because of organ failure...
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 2, 2020 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
I also experience gratitude every day, and some days I'm more aware than others. For instance - good lab result days, renewed energy to take a longer walk or workout, putting on gloves to do a bit of gardening, when someone says they remember when I was so ill, and when they say that I look good (Who doesn't love a compliment?), or just sleeping all night.
However, there are also some days when my memories on a particular date recall a difficult pretransplant experience. This past week, I was faced with a flood of emotions as I recalled the date in February 2009 when I arrived in Rochester via air transport from ICU in 2009. Our options, presented by my local transplant team, was a short stay in hospice care - or - maybe have a chance to be approved for transplant at Mayo. Today I am overflowing with gratitude !
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Hospice was part of the discussion pre first liver transplant. Not an option, as my son was in HS and I wanted to see him graduate. Since that time, he has graduated from college, has a strong career and just bought a house. He is now 29. So worth everything to witness and be a part of that.
Rosemary,
Fighting your way back from a path that seemed to be veering sharply toward hospice is no small feat. I am so glad you received your kidney and liver transplants! You've been so uplifting to me as you've expressed your gratitude for your donor, time with your loved ones, hikes in the woods and being surrounded by nature. Thank you for taking time each day to touch base with our online community and share your journey and message of hope. Today I am grateful for you!
Jolinda
@rosemarya yes i can definitely relate. I had a great blood test recently and it was a joy I'm not sure most would understand. That's what i love about connect others besides my wife and i who understand.
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@rosemarya I too experience gratitude every day but it also hurts my heart when I think of my donor - only 34 and died due to hospital mishandling. She should be thriving like my own daughter of the same age and name. I pray that her widower and father have found peace and acceptance.
JK