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Larry and Brian T., Father's Day 2009

Father’s Day was the second Sunday in a row that my son Brian (personal trainer/drill instructor) came to my house to make sure that I didn’t sit around and waste a beautiful day. Last Sunday was tennis and yesterday was a hike through the Tule Elk Reserve along the Point Reyes Seashore.

We were about a mile into the hike and I told Brian that I probably wouldn’t have been able to do this last year. He strongly agreed, reminding me that not only was I in the hospital last year at this time, I had been in the hospital for the last 3 or 4 Father’s Days! When I stopped to think about it, I realized that as I start feeling so much better, I block the old bad times out of my head, focus only on the present and think about the good times that lie ahead.

After the scenic hike, we traveled up the coastline, stopped and picked up some oysters, took them home, and barbecued them. What a treat!

After Brian left I reflected back on some of the past Father’s Days and they weren’t pleasant, to say the least. I will always remember this particular Father’s Day! It was the best one that I have ever had!

I truly hope that those awaiting their transplants will soon be able to experience some of the incredible things that I have since my transplant. I certainly don’t take life for granted anymore and appreciate every single day of my extended life.

Larry

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