Six years ago, George and I got permanently hitched. For those of you who don’t know me, six years ago today I received a liver transplant, and I named my new liver George.
It is still hard for me to believe and comprehend, and I thank God every day for the gift of life.
There is a lot that I can talk about the experience, but I want to use today to remind me of something — when we are given life whether it be at birth or the result of a miracle, we have an obligation to take advantage of the opportunity.
It is very easy to initially be grateful, but as time passes it is easier to forget that there is a reason for our existence and it is not to be self-serving.
It is easy to forget the miracle, ignore the purpose for which we are here, and the promises I made, and we make, when we call on God for help.
This anniversary is a good time to remember to renew my vows to God and to those who sacrificed to put me in this place.
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