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I never thought I'd be thankful for ...

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 28, 2021 | Replies (69)

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I never thought I'd be thankful for the difficulties that I had to endure along my journey toward a liver and kidney transplant. In short, my path to transplant consisted of diagnosis, liver failure with all of its ugly symptoms, sudden kidney failure and dialysis. During the waiting, when my organs and health failed, and my life was questionable, I became acutely aware of the blessings (tiny miracles) that occur each and every day - I just had to look for them, and that is what I still do today.

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Breathing. The sound of a heartbeat. Smelling fresh bread. And, of course, the urine that starts almost immediately after a kidney transplant.

I never thought I'd be thankful for just being alive another day. When I was first diagnosed with liver cancer 4 1/2 years ago, my chances of surviving a year were small, but thanks to the miracle workers at Mayo Transplant Department and a very special Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Toskich, and his magic beads, I'm still able to enjoy the blessings of life. Happy Thanksgiving to all you miracles!