Hi @diovdahl Welcome to Mayo Connect! Wow, congratulations on your new kidney and what an amazing gift of life from a friend!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful and touching story with us! The motto on the coin should be put in national circulation. ☺️ Very inspirational and the best encouragement.

Dan, I want to invite you to this discussion on Snapshots of Hope~ Life on the other side of transplant. I hope you’ll post a picture of your new life after transplant…a photo that wouldn’t be possible if you’d not been given a second chance at life.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/snapshots-of-hope-life-on-the-other-side-of-transplant/
You’ll have an extra special Thanksgiving this year. I know you’re still in the recovery stage but what are you doing to celebrate?