Old Drafts now Posted
I have reviewed and edited a number of older drafts that were incomplete and never posted. They have now been posted as follows: Looking Forward, a New Year - 1 January 2011 A Mother’s Decision to Give Life – 25 November 2010 Activation Milestone – 10 October Living Donors – 30 April 2010
Read MoreSomething to Consider
Following my transplant my wife, Julie wrote a beautiful essay that she posted to her blog. In her elegant prose she clearly illustrates the need for more organ donors and the impact that organ donation can have on the recipient' and there family. Organ donation is a sensitive subject but needs to be discussed by families now, before a tragedy strikes. When you are in the midst of dealing and coping with a tragedy these are very difficult decisions to make.
Read MoreI am Alive and Back…
It has been nearly 15 months since I last posted regularly to this bog. The lack of posts was not due to a waining interest in the blog or the therapeutic value of self expression. Starting in May of 2010 I began to feel more and more the impact of my liver failure. One of the primary complications was hepatic encephalopathy, which is the worsening of brain function as a result of the liver's inability to remove toxic substances from the blood. Essentially my body was poisoning my mind.
Read MoreThe Miracle
As I write this post I feel that I need to pinch myself to make sure that I am not dreaming. Marshall received a new liver last night! This has been such a long journey and it almost seems like it can't be real. About 7:30 last night the nurse told us that the doctors had indicated they "might" have some news for us at 8:30. I had been told previously that they put things in motion once they get information that a transplant could happen but once the donor liver is examined they might not be able to proceed. They had already started prepping Marshall by giving him all sorts of IV fluids and blood. I just kept hoping and praying that the transplant would happen.
Read MoreYou Can Give Life
One Man’s Story Trailer
The last 6 months of a two year journey to receive a liver transplant. Told in one minute of pictures and music.
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