Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Hello to all, It is hard to believe but today, Dec. 14, 2001, is the second anniversary of our surgery. I can fondly recall all the support we received prior and after our surgery from the group. I remember those who sent prayers, offered to come and help, and of course those of you who came to the hospital to visit or phoned to check our progress. Randy and I have been extremely blessed and we are thankful each and every day for the opportunity that has been bestowed upon us. We rejoice in the triumphs, cry during the disappointments, and mourn the deaths of those who fought a great battle on this list. We think of those who are dealing with liver disease and try to help in anyway we can. Our story is on the store shelves this week in the Jan. 15, 2002, edition of Family Circle magazine. I must say it is an honor as well as a humbling experience to be able to truly lay your life on the line for someone else. Many of us never get the chance for such an experience, but it is a very life altering event. When I look at Randy and see the bright smile, the pink skin and white eyes I have the utmost admiration for him. He had to live and breathe this dreaded disease; I did not. Most people say it was great what I did for him... I think it was I who got more on the receiving side of the equation. The peace and serenity that has been in my life since the surgery is of unmeasured dimension. Life itself has a totally different meaning... I am happy, he is happy, we are happy. The sun shines warmly upon our faces and the wind blows gently through our hair. We are awed by sunsets and smile at the dancing sunlight on the water. We appreciate the simpliest of things. He holds my hand when we walk in the evenings. I helped him to love life and have fun. We respect each other... We believe God reached down and simultaneously healed two people... we share the same liver, same type of scar, same life..... same happiness. We are a family and we are survivors. So I will say to Randy on this his second birthday..... Life is good McCullough and he will answer me.... Sure is McCullough.......... Cheryl & Randy McCullough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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