Thank you UVA

I'd like to show my appreciation for the  doctors and there whole support staff (assistants, nurses, etc.) took care of me at UVA Hospital over the weekend and getting my kidneys back to where they should be.. Instead of just writing thank you's to all of you, I would really like to write something about everyone on staff but can’t remember all of their names, Like the two RN’s Cindy’s one day shift and the other on Night shift and Phyllis on Saturday morning shift all the cna's and  Lee, the kitchen and housekeeping, and the doctors whom get me back on track to the head of the hospital to let them know what a great job they all did. Everyone really went out of their way to make me feel better, and not let’s not forget the transplant team and Shawn.

Thanks

Bank fees what a rip off and they take more and more!!

A friend of mine gave me a twenty dollar check so i was close to her bank and went in to cash it out when the teller ask me if i had an account and i said no and she replyed that will cost you five dollars cash checking fee, where will this all end. Soon you will be charged a talking fee. don't laugh that will be next Banks reinvest their depositors' funds so they're making money from the interest they're now earning on your money. And, people are complaining about fees that are for ridiculous things like ATM charges. Banks want people to use the ATM cards but then charge them for using it. They're not happy that people have their money with them, they charge because you don't keep a minimum balance in the account, etc. The banks make enough money off of justified fees like bounced check charges, overdraft charges, stop payment charges, interest on loans/credit cards, early CD withdrawals, etc. Between these types of fees and the interest they're earning on our money, that's what's paying salaries.

It's time to say thank you.

I would like to say that I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son. Losing a child at any age is the worst hardship for any parent. Please always remember that he is living in me each time I take a breath. I am sure this letter may be difficult to read; it was difficult for me to write. The receipt of such a gift is both painful and joyous. I am writing this to say “Thank you” for this gift. Because of your beneficent give, I’m alive today and will be able to continue living. My promise to you is that I will live life to the fullest every moment of every day with your son in each and every breath I take. Again, thanks to you, I have a second chance. I am so grateful for his Lungs that were gifted to me on my 50th Birthday on February 11, 2011.

God Bless you, your entire family and Your Son.

Ric

One Year Anniversary with my new Lungs

Hey everyone February 11^th marks my 1year anniversary of my Lung transplant and Birthday all on  the same day. Although I still have my ups & downs about what I have been through & have to go through in my life, this year I was able to realize how I have so much more to live for. Life after transplant is not easy for everyone & it hasn’t been for me. Despite having a loving family who no longer take my ‘I just had surgery excuses’ (bastards LOL), I’m grateful for the 1 year (and hopefully many more) I will be able to share with all of you. I just want to give a special thanks to Dr. James Lee and staff at Penn University in Philadelphia for the 2nd chance at life he has given me & I really wish him (and everyone else as well) the best in life.  Last I just want to say, try not to let your situation slow you down. Sometimes things happen in life for a reason. So  take one day at a time and enjoy it while you can. Again Thank you all so much for all your support in the last year and longer.

 Thank you guys, love all of you

Ric.