6 months

It's coming up on 6 months since the surgery. It's certainly a time for reflection and awe. I can't believe it's been this long, it seems like yesterday to me still. Time passes quickly, and it makes me realize more and more how important it is to hold on to every precious moment. As I sit here thinking back over the past 6 months I wonder how many other people have donated to someone in that time, how many lives have been saved over the past 6 months by someone giving a part of themselves to another human being, so that they may have their life back. My father just had his 60th birthday at the beginning of the month, and it seems incredible to me that we are celebrating his 60th birthday, when not long ago his life was hanging by a thread, not just because his kidneys were failing, but before that because his heart was too. I thank God for the blessing of being able to celebrate my father's birthday, and I know it is very special to him as well. I have seen some sad stories, and some happy stories over the past few weeks from fellow donors. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has, is or will be donating. It is a very emotional time and there are so many things happening all at once. There is a lot leading up to the big day, and then all of a sudden it's done, and you can't believe it's all over. It's an experience that changes you, makes you appreciate life more. I hope that each of you has the opportunity to make someone else's life better, and that you find the kind of joy and happiness that only giving to someone else can bring you. I recently took up roller blading, and today will be my third time out. It is something I have always wanted to try, and now I am. It is definitely a challenge, but one I know will be worth the effort. I have learned to stop putting things off, and just do the things I have always thought about doing, but never got around to. I have to say that I have found my roller blading experience so far to be pretty difficult, but am confident that in no time I will be flying around like a pro. I encourage everyone to do something they've been thinking about for a long time, just take hold of that thought and put it into action. Stop putting it off and allow yourself to experience the joy of life. Have fun!!! God Bless.