Liver Transplant, 18 years and counting

[yolanda]

My birthday tomorrow, 52. I'm a witness to life,taking place. I validated,acknowleged my self worth well before my transplant. Malaise? State of discomfort, my discription was lethargic, lestless, took a toll on my being, life takes energy, we get out of bed, because we can. 1990 protocal hasn't changed, criteria for priority? one morning I slipped into hepatic coma, leaving my 7 & 11 year old sons alone. I knew of my need for transplantation, but not so suddenly. 18 years ago..my being matters. Presence is power. I'm the Mom, that's why? ( use to work ) but my boys have grown too. Quality life is evidence to my well being. I want to know about others like myself, with side effects contributed to medication to keep us going? Sharing, communicating is an important part of life. Were not alone, ever. God's will, higher power resources tapped into at will, need, perpetuates us. Healthy body and mind part of the bigger plan we truly have no " control " over. I'm grateful for " now " it's what we have " now " the moment. I want to wish all the members a "Happy Healthy Birth Day" we have in common, more important, the gift of life.

[Mary Ellen (mel) Lawrie]

Congrats Yolanda! It's been 16 years for me - I've never felt better! (knock on wood)... My children were young when I had my transplant. That God we live in an era where transplants are possible! Mel

[Doug Shultz]

There is no trail that has overtaken you but such as is common to man, and God is faithful who will not all you to be tried beyond what you are able to endure, but with the tail also will make a way of escape in order that you may be able to endure it.

Im coming up on my first year. and just before my transplant my body was shuting down, my Higher poewr show up, He has gave me a second chance to live my life with my family and freinds.