Friday, April 25, 2008

Quick Update- on the lighter side

Dear friends and family,

We have not managed to respond to each and every one of you since sending out the news of the kidney transplant being denied by UCSF. We do want you to know that we are feeling better about this decision - in fact, Bob is more lighthearted than he's been in several years! He is personally very relieved not to have to face that procedure and possible complications, and suddenly is feeling better than he has in quite some time. He is doing a lot more driving, and keeping up well at cardiac rehab. He is not objecting to me making some small travel plans, so of course I'm a happy camper, being able to anticipate some getaways in the next few months. So please don't worry about us, if you were, because we are moving forward and planning to enjoy life to the fullest while we can - just like everyone should!

Happy Spring to all, and please do continue to keep in touch!

With a smile,

Cherie - and Bob/RJ/Irving
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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.