What a difference a year makes

[Huggy7614]

This time last year I was getting ready to head to QEHB, following a call to say I had a donor.

My ‘liverversary’ is, therefore, tomorrow, but today my mind is with my donors family. This will have been the end of her journey, and I will forever have her in my mind. I was hoping to go to a church today and light candles for her, and I’m not a religious type. Sadly, that hasn’t been possible because of current circumstances, but my thoughts have been with her and her family.

Anyone waiting for a transplant, I know your pain, and I know this will be a crap time for you, I don’t envy you the circumstances we have now, but stay focused, stay positive. You will get there and it WILL change your life.

Andy.

[Koassilator]

Happy Bears day tomorrow Huggy. 👍

No Starsky without Crutch. 😜

[Huggy7614 in reply to Koassilator]

Hahaha, very good!! Big chuckle at that one!!

[Robbie21]

Happy Liverversey. Its a time to reflect on how far you've come and give thanks for your gift. Do something nice tomorrow and enjoy your health. My husband just got to 6 months post transplant. We count everyday as a blessing. Keep Safe x

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Happy liverversary Huggy! Would attach card but there's no paperclip🙄!

Have a 'Supa Dupa Life' with many years of happiness...enjoy 😘

Love Trish x

[Steak]

Hi happy liverversery 4 2mor. I had my 1st liverversery on 16th April and it was the same 4 me thinking about the donor family losing their loved 1. Before lock down i had planned a family holiday but now obviously things have changed. So my children got me 2 rose bushes 1 4 myself and 1 4 my donor so I can watch them bloom and grow and remember how lucky I've been . Take care and keep safe.

[Huggy7614 in reply to Steak]

I remember you having yours!!! Funny, we are talking about planting something in the garden in memory of her!!

Well done on your kids!!

Hope you’re keeping well.

[Steak in reply to Huggy7614]

Yes am doing ok hope u r. Can't wait 2 get back 2 some normality and c my grandchildren. Am in the process of getting a letter 2 my donor family ready it's very hard 2 know what 2 say. Take care.

[Huggy7614 in reply to Steak]

I wrote mine about 6 months ago. I found the hardest bit was starting it, and once I got going I had to hold myself back!!! It was incredibly difficult to do, but I found it a wonderful release to be able to say thank you. I’ve not heard anything back and that I’m absolutely fine with. Others in my family were keen to hear back, but I just wanted to express myself.

Still got mine on the computer if you want it for ideas - but each story is so different.

[h0b0]

Congratulations. My partner is coming up to his 4th & we send a card to the Donor family every liverversary via the hospital.xx

[alfredthegreat]

Happy Liverversary Andy and for many, many more to come.

As Steak says you could get something special to plant in your garden to mark the occasion.

I have an olive tree to mark my special day. I shall light a candle in a glass lantern and place it next to the tree to mark my 2 years later this year.

All good wishes to you,

Alf

[Huggy7614]

Hiya Alf,

Just replied to steak that we are going to get something in the garden for her!! Great minds and all that - or is it fools seldom......

Keep well. Andy.

[alfredthegreat in reply to Huggy7614]

In my case it could be the latter! LOL.

[davianne]

Well Done Andy, and a Very Happy Liverversary. I hope you have many, many more 👍👍🤞🤞. I like Alf's idea of a special plant to celebrate the day, and to think of your donor and their family.

Stay Safe,

David

[ThreeSmiles]

Happy Liverversary Andy! It’s a yippeeeeee isn’t it 😀👍

[Huggy7614 in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Ha it’s bloody great Miles, although I get frustrated at times like this when I’m perfectly fine and healthy, yet having to hide in a corner!!

Glad to be alive and enjoy life!!! 😜😜

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Hi

Happy liverversary!! Enjoy your day and have a fantastic life. Take care and stay safe Lynne

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Congratulations and well done!!

Am coming up to my 2nd liverversary in a few days and like you am thinking of my donor and what a wonderful gift they gave me,the best thing you can do for them is to have a wonderful healthy life that’s what I believe they would want

Huw

[Oliviaamyprice]

Well done Huggy7614! Enjoy your day, think about your donor and the wonderful gift you have received.

I’m just over 2yrs post op now and had the call close to my 27th birthday but still celebrate both occasions separately. 😁

[A9KSY]

Couldn't agree more.

[Starfish13]

Andy, that you for sharing your story. I am so happy you received your gift of life. It is wonderful that you are remembering your donor and her family ❤️