July 4, 1987 – A young father, a young husband, and at 29 years old he was looking ahead to more time in Vancouver General Hospital. Not something he relished. The phone rang after he arrived home from work, – … Continue reading
My grandma (Baba) used to tell me that in her mind she was still 18, and she told me this when she was in her 80’s. She was a fun person who after she turned eighty started celebrating her birthdays … Continue reading
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I have been SO impressed with the number of people that reach out to me every week about kidney donation. People are so curious and are really looking to do…
Yesterday the theme of my weekly Toastmasters Club meeting was Colour. There is so much science about color, cultural perceptions about colour that are specific to different parts of the world. I also learned that color blindness is much more … Continue reading
I find it strange almost everyone would accept a organ transplant if they needed one, but the majority of people have not taken 5 minutes to confirm being a organ donor. I understand some racial groups are especially notorious for … Continue reading
In the sunny burg where I live, Penticton, on Saturday mornings there is a big farmer’s market every week from May to October. All together it is about 4 blocks of market chaos. {click farmer’s market or Penticton to learn … Continue reading
Way back in high school I was told by a girl I knew what kind of person I am. She was right about me. She used the “H” word, and I didn’t mind too much. It’s not a bad thing, … Continue reading
If you go to Google Images and type in “Happiness Is” – you will see that Happiness is many things. As I sat enjoying a lemon poppy seed muffin (or 2) this morning, I realized that this also could be … Continue reading
When someone said yes, allowing their loved one’s organs to be donated, it did not mean I was going to survive, no it meant I was going to live again. Today I celebrate my re-birth (transplant day) but I am … Continue reading
