Trish-
Just checked your latest blog. So glad you are doing well. God has surely walked with you this past year. We are prayerfully holding up a young mother, Kendra. She had a stem cell implant last week. It has been touch and go for her the last year. Stay well, and continue to walk with your God.
Pastor Sharon
From Kelli - November 9 , 2011
Trish,
Wow! This day feels surreal. Can't believe it has been a year. Brings back so many feelings... excitement, disbelief, fear, worry, joy, anxiety, happiness! Until that night, it was just waiting and wondering, never really putting my finger on HOW I would actually feel when they called you. Then on my way to Omaha, I was surprised to have all those feelings and I didn't realize I could feel so conflicted. Am I happy? Yes, of course, she is getting a new liver! Am I sad? Of course, will she be okay during the transplant? Am I worried? Nah, not me, I never worry! HA HA!!!!
I have it written in my planner from last year, "Got the call, 5:17pm". I know you received the call before me, but I'm pretty sure I beat you there! Now, looking back over the past year and EVERYTHING you have been through, it feels great to say that those feelings are definitely excitement and happiness. You have been so strong and had the best attitude, even though I know there have been times when you felt broken! You have proven that you can handle anything life throws your way and I am so proud to be your friend.
Love you!
Kelli
Wow! This day feels surreal. Can't believe it has been a year. Brings back so many feelings... excitement, disbelief, fear, worry, joy, anxiety, happiness! Until that night, it was just waiting and wondering, never really putting my finger on HOW I would actually feel when they called you. Then on my way to Omaha, I was surprised to have all those feelings and I didn't realize I could feel so conflicted. Am I happy? Yes, of course, she is getting a new liver! Am I sad? Of course, will she be okay during the transplant? Am I worried? Nah, not me, I never worry! HA HA!!!!
I have it written in my planner from last year, "Got the call, 5:17pm". I know you received the call before me, but I'm pretty sure I beat you there! Now, looking back over the past year and EVERYTHING you have been through, it feels great to say that those feelings are definitely excitement and happiness. You have been so strong and had the best attitude, even though I know there have been times when you felt broken! You have proven that you can handle anything life throws your way and I am so proud to be your friend.
Love you!
Kelli
A Year of Reflection - November 9, 2011
Good morning to all of you,
As I stare at the date on my computer, I cannot believe a year has come and gone since my transplant. One year ago today, around 5:00 pm I received the call from Jamie the transplant coordinator that Dr. Botha would like to offer me a liver. Today I celebrate life, and mourn for Ruby's family, my donor. I know their hearts are heavy this week, with the loss of a mother, and grandmother. I received a wonderful letter in the mail this morning from Donate Life, Ruby's family has requested to have direct contact with me. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to communicate directly with them, and possibly have the opportunity to meet them one day. It could not of arrived at a better time. My first letter was on my birthday.
Thank you all once again for your unending support throughout this journey. My good outcome had a lot to do with many wonderful friends and family members, and I am so thankful for each of you. I am doing very well, all of my labs have been normal for months now. My last CT scan of my chest, abdomen, and pelvis will be next week, so I am praying for good results.
Although this year has given me a chance to live, a very wonderful friend of mine lost his battle in July following his stem cell transplant in October of last year. I think of him often, and am so thankful to have known him. It was my privilege to have him touch my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Celeste and her family today and everyday, especially this holiday season.
One last quick update on the court appeal that is going on with Tracy's murderer. His appeal went to the supreme court last week and was heard by 7 supreme court judges, and we are waiting to hear on that ruling. I pray everyday that we can put this to rest for awhile, and give everyone a much needed break. I have high hopes that it will be denied, however I never dreamed it would go this far, if I am wrong however we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, and I am thankful for all of you!!
Love,
Trisha
As I stare at the date on my computer, I cannot believe a year has come and gone since my transplant. One year ago today, around 5:00 pm I received the call from Jamie the transplant coordinator that Dr. Botha would like to offer me a liver. Today I celebrate life, and mourn for Ruby's family, my donor. I know their hearts are heavy this week, with the loss of a mother, and grandmother. I received a wonderful letter in the mail this morning from Donate Life, Ruby's family has requested to have direct contact with me. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to communicate directly with them, and possibly have the opportunity to meet them one day. It could not of arrived at a better time. My first letter was on my birthday.
Thank you all once again for your unending support throughout this journey. My good outcome had a lot to do with many wonderful friends and family members, and I am so thankful for each of you. I am doing very well, all of my labs have been normal for months now. My last CT scan of my chest, abdomen, and pelvis will be next week, so I am praying for good results.
Although this year has given me a chance to live, a very wonderful friend of mine lost his battle in July following his stem cell transplant in October of last year. I think of him often, and am so thankful to have known him. It was my privilege to have him touch my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Celeste and her family today and everyday, especially this holiday season.
One last quick update on the court appeal that is going on with Tracy's murderer. His appeal went to the supreme court last week and was heard by 7 supreme court judges, and we are waiting to hear on that ruling. I pray everyday that we can put this to rest for awhile, and give everyone a much needed break. I have high hopes that it will be denied, however I never dreamed it would go this far, if I am wrong however we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, and I am thankful for all of you!!
Love,
Trisha
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