The long weekend...

Going into the long weekend it is very hard for Geoff and I not to think of the obvious when it comes to the transplant world-more available organs by Tuesday. Please don't misunderstand...we obviously do not wish that people get in accidents or that others get hurt, but the reality of it is that in order for Geoff to live someone else must die.

I often wonder if we will have a relationship with Geoff's new donor family. You always see these wonderful stories on 60 minutes or the Today show where the recipients and the donor families are close friends, apart of each other's live, etc. but that doesn't always happen. With Geoff's first transplant he contacted the family to thank them and express his appreciation, but there was never a great relationship formed. I believe it was the sister of the donor that has responded to Geoff a few times, but even to this day the family has a hard time accepting the woman's death (mainly because it was so unexpected). But even though we don't swap Christmas cards on an annual basis there will always be an unspoken bond between the two families.

Some of you have asked if we have told the donor family that Geoff is in need of another liver. The answer is no. We don't see any point in doing that. That liver has given Geoff many, many wonderful gifts throughout the last 9 years and we wouldn't want the family to think anything less.

So, enjoy your families this weekend and please remember to drive safe.