This and That and Talk - My Transplant

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Apr 9, 2017

As our Mayo Connect community grows, I am constantly meeting organ transplant members on a wide variety of forums with a wide range of issues that are not directly transplant specific. However, because we are all transplant recipients, we have a special connection: a unique journey and best of all - a new life! We don't always need help or advice. Many times we just want to chat with someone like us! That is my purpose in starting This and That and Talk.

Drop in and say 'Hi'. You are welcome anytime.

What do you want t to talk about? What words can you offer to someone who is on the journey? Do you have any questions for another recipient?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

JK | @contentandwell | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @gingerw "@jodeej Just remember it's always midnight somewhere in the world! Ginger" + (show)

@jodeej Our Church has a 4:30, 7:30 and midnight. The 4:30 Mass is always standing room only even though they fill a second hall and transmit the Mass over there. We always go to a friend’s home on Christmas Eve so the 7:30 was not possible. I would normally be fine at a midnight Mass (if our posts were time-stamped you would see that often I am up at 1:00 on the computer) but I was so busy in the preceding days that I was exhausted.
JK

jodeej | @jodeej | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @gingerw "@jodeej Just remember it's always midnight somewhere in the world! Ginger" + (show)

Lolol, so true!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Ginger, How was the time away?" + (show)

@rosemarya Thank you for asking. We checked out a few areas to consider for retirement. Spoke to some locals to get their input. And had to revise our route home due to high winds and chain requirements on the way back. A long day driving today, and the cat is sure happy to see us home! The neighbor is a nice person who kept her dishes filled and litter box cleaned, but she had no one to cuddle with at night.
Ginger

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell @rosemarya our church has the Christmas Eve service at 6:00. So much better than midnight!" + (show)

@jodeej Just remember it's always midnight somewhere in the world!
Ginger

jodeej | @jodeej | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "HaHaHa! about the sleeping. JK, that is one reason I don't do midnight service anymore. Around..." + (show)

@contentandwell @rosemarya our church has the Christmas Eve service at 6:00. So much better than midnight!

JK | @contentandwell | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "HaHaHa! about the sleeping. JK, that is one reason I don't do midnight service anymore. Around..." + (show)

@rosemarya I just knew I did not want to go on Christmas morning, even though that day was pretty quiet, just went to my sister's for an easy meal since her three children were up in a ski area. I was able to do some of the things though to prepare for the next day, when we entertained 13 people, 9 for dinner (was supposed to be 10).
JK

JK | @contentandwell | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Hi, Jeanne. I am getting prepared for the family coming here tomorrow. The verdict is out..." + (show)

@rosemarya It is a dilemma, a large gathering or several smaller ones, but large ones are great if everyone pitches in. Is the gathering at your home? Is so, how many people will that entail? Too bad you don't live closer, I would drop by with some apps or goodies. 😉 I'm on roll now! During my "retirement" when my children were around, I actually thought about doing part-time, low-key catering but being migraine prone I decided that would not be a good idea. How would I handle it if I had a migraine on the day when someone was expecting great food? My food tastes good, but I am not a food stylist at all, so it looks pretty plain generally, which is why my kids were impressed with my cupcakes -- I swirled frosting on with a fluted pastry bag!
JK

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @contentandwell "@rosemarya I have to update my comments about the music in my church. I went to..." + (show)

HaHaHa! about the sleeping.
JK, that is one reason I don't do midnight service anymore. Around here, the churches are all doing midnight services at 10 or 8 o'clock.

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @rosemarya "Ginger, I hope you and your husband will have an opportunity to relax and enjoy some..." + (show)

Ginger, How was the time away?

Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 28, 2018

In reply to @jeanne5009 "@rosemarya" + (show)

Hi, Jeanne. I am getting prepared for the family coming here tomorrow. The verdict is out on whether several small celebrations are easier, or more difficult! Between birthdays, and coordinating work schedules during the holidays, it has been interesting. Luckily, me and my husband are retired and can be flexible.
How are you getting along? Has any of the itching subsided? Any recent liver news? What are your thoughts about this "liver stuff' as the new year arrives?