I am also a liver (and kidney) transplant recipient. Lori is a bone marrow transplant recipient. I wonder if that makes a difference?

I am able to wear gloves to work in my garden, pull weeds, trim, and do minor yard work. Hand washing is essential. I am very careful to treat any skin abrasions immediately if that happens. Fear and respect to avoid infection is my motivation. Most of my gardening is to sink a potted plant in the ground or in a planter!

I do not have a particular interest in caves, but my son asked about it today. Granddaughter loves Mammoth Cave and it is just “down the road”. I have been in the cave before transplant and as a child. I prefer being a surface visitor!
I will talk to my coordinator if/when anything develops.