Reflections

      Approaching the 11 month mark, (January 26), a lot has happened over the last couple of years. I went from a care free, healthy person to a very sick individual, to a healthy upbeat person. I have many people to thank, many that have given me the emotional support to get through this miraculous time in my life. I won't name names, but each of you have been very instrumental in my road to recovery. I approached this disease as a glancing blow, and I would get better with a little time. Little did I know how serious it was. You know, we always feel invincible and we think that we are the exception to the rule. Well, my advice is, don't do as I did. Get answers and act!
     I know a guy in his 70's that has been having breathing troubles for months now. His condition is rapidly deteriorating, but he won't consider a Transplant and doesn't even want to talk about it. I hope that he doesn't wait too long, where he hits the point where he is too sick for the Transplant. It's very sad to watch. It brings back a lot of memories. I can't express enough, DON'T BE A TOUGH GUY and tough it out. Get help.
     A friend of mine's brother needed a Liver Transplant, and he waited too long to finally consider the Transplant. When he finally said he would consider it, he was too sick and didn't qualify for the operation.
     I don't want to preach to anyone, but this has been my experience and I hope that it is a wake-up call for some. Thank you all for listening and offering your encouragement.