Clark
Your monthly posting of donation anniversaries is much appreciated. Yes, some of us are grieving a loss as you know. It has been over 6 months since my sister and recipient, Rita passed away. Last September, she spent a month in ICU. She was able to come home and made it almost 5 months. The kidney and liver were fine until those last days due to heart and lung issues. Basically, refractory pulmonary hypertension. As I traveled this live donor advocacy journey, my sister was my support and advocate. I miss her every day. As donors, we know our recipients are not the healthiest people. Great to hear or read the stories of organs that have lasted 30 or more years. I am grateful for the years we had with Rita.
I am sad for those donors whose outcome was not as expected. I am grateful for those who I have met here and on the road. For many, forums like this are the only source of support (thank you Michael.) Best to all.