December 26, 2010 will be 10 months since my miracle. I will expand on that thought in my next blog. I have a lot to be thankful for. One of the things I am thankful for is the support that has been shown by friends, family and some that I don't even know. I hate to mention this, but the end of the year is fast approaching. Many of you need to check with your tax people and see if you need some write-offs. If you do, it would be greatly appreciated if you could donate to NFT, The National Foundation for Transplants, in my name. The money will be used only for medical expenses and money not used for my medical bills will go to a needy person on the NFT roster. This person may have had a transplant already, or is on the waiting list. You can donate through the link on the right side of this blog. Thank You!
Did you know that over 40,000 people die each year from Pulmonary Fibrosis! This is approximately the number we lose to Breast Cancer each year. Yet many have never heard of this deadly disease. There is no cure for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the only chance for survival is a transplant. Less than 1 percent of those diagnosed qualify or get a transplant. How blessed am I?
Again, thanks for your support, both monetarily and emotionally.
I plan to fight back tears and bend your ears, or in this case your eyes, in the near future with a heartfelt blog. I have a lot to say and I have been preoccupied with setting up our new abode. I think it's time to get back to it.
Enjoy your families and loved ones over the Christmas Holiday.
See ya!
Only four years later
This is Jon in April 2010
