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I can hear the Yeti breathing
The day before I was admitted to the hospital in Florida, I went on a roller coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That, in itself, was a victory. In January of 2009 I weighed 293 pounds during our...
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Cribbage, wheezes, new hat and, oh yeah, A TRANSPLANT DATE!
Picture this, on one side of an antique trunk sits an 80 year old Korean War vet who is a whiz with numbers. On the other side sits someone whom you are sure is a pregnant man with his giant belly...
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You are so pushy! Thank you.
Do you remember back almost about a year ago? One of the first fundraisers to help with my transplant was a rubber bracelet that said “P U S H.” It was an acronym for “pray until something happens” or...
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I used to be thankful … but now?
I ran a bunch of errands yesterday, made some Oreo turkey’s last night and went to a late movie with friends. What a difference a year can make! Today’s the day. It’s the day when everyone in the U.S....
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Do you ever feel like a number?
I’ve read the whole book cover to cover numerous times. It’s a well-written, rhythmic read that I’d classify as an American classic. But, every time I read it, I’m left with a sad, empathetic...
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I’ve got the green light … Now what?
A week ago Josh and I walked through the doors at Lahey Hospital and headed to the transplant wing. When we walk around Lahey we do it like we built the place. We know where everything is because we’ve...
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