Living as a Transplant Recipient - Remembering

I usually keep this space to my thoughts, but the following poem, which has been around for awhile, was recalled recently in a Linked In group (thanks Ursula).  It's fitting that as the anniversary of my transplant...

Life as a Transplant Recipient...Whew!

OK, it was a bit of a hairy approach, but the cows got out of the way, we got the right wing down, and while we didn't end up exactly where we wanted, we're OK (for those who need some continuity, please...

Being An Organ Transplant Recipient - Uh, Oh...

Just flying along, that was me.  Feeling good.  New start in Nashville.  Getting the final surgery that would put me back into some sort of pre-sickness wholeness.  Making the decision to work with...

Organ Transplant? It's a Matter of Faith

It seems that it's hard to find an organ transplant/donation blog or news article without the heartwarming stories of organ recipients being introduced to the family of their donor.  Not here. That's...

Advocacy is One Thing; Judging is Another

OK, I can't keep quiet anymore.  So, one disclaimer: My intent for for this site is to share my experiences as a health care professional that also happens to be a transplant recipient.  I want to talk...

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Living as a Transplant Recipient - Remembering
I usually keep this space to my thoughts, but the following poem, which has been around for awhile, was recalled recently...
Life as a Transplant Recipient...Whew!
OK, it was a bit of a hairy approach, but the cows got out of the way, we got the right wing down, and while we didn't end up exactly...



Being An Organ Transplant Recipient - Uh, Oh...
Just flying along, that was me.  Feeling good.  New start in Nashville.  Getting the final surgery that would put me back...
Organ Transplant? It's a Matter of Faith
It seems that it's hard to find an organ transplant/donation blog or news article without the heartwarming stories of organ...


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    In May of 2010 I received a liver transplant. This was after 30 years of helping people with making very similar and difficult decisions as to both receiving and donating an organ for transplantation. My experiences on both sides of the question gives me a rather unique perspective and the personal and professional wisdom to help YOU AND YOUR FAMILY face this challenging, but hopeful journey.

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    A wellspring is one of nature's sources for the basis of our physical existence. Illness, a basis for a threat of our existence, is nothing new to me. I've served in health care in a variety of roles for thirty years. Being ill, is another thing. This blog will document my experiences, learnings, and vantage points from my life threatening diagnosis, treatments, liver transplant, and a day to day optimizing of the gift of life.

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