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Monthly Archives: September 2006

The New York Times on Lung Transplants

This morning’s New York Times had a piece about the state of the lung transplant program in the U.S. It is an interesting article, but after reading it you are left wondering why Jim hasn’t gotten his call when everyone else seems to be transplanted so quickly. You can read the article here. A quiet [...]

Testing Murphy’s Law

Jim’s dad is at the outpatient surgery center having a bit of the hernia surgery this morning, so this would be a difficult time to get that call for the transplant. Ha! I say bring it on. I’m not afraid of Murphy’s Law.

One Year Ago Today

Exactly one year ago today Dr. Kahan told Jim that he needed a new set of lungs. I think I can safely say that he is ready. We’re ready. You’re ready. Everyone is ready except the donor. A year is a really long time for a guy to struggle for every breath he takes. I [...]