[silent majority rising]

You got that right. I was diagnosed with end stage liver disease 6 years ago and was on the transplant list. I took myself off of the list 3 years ago. In addition, I survived colon cancer with the liver cancer (so far). When I got sick the first time, my most optimistic Dr. Gave me 5 days to live. That was 11 years ago. To see me, you would think I was in perfect health. In many respects, that is when I really began to live. I live my life in 3 month increments. I have many scans every three months (MRI’s, CT scans, bone scan, etc.) So, I mentally decide after my scans that I have 3 months to live. It works for me. But in reality, I could go at anytime. So be it! To be absent from this world is to be with God. In the mean time, besides receiving many blessings and miracles, I have been able to give many blessings to others. Jim, I know you have been through a lot, but think about the blessings you have passed on!

[telescope115]

I like your attitude! I thank God every day for my life- I had end stage liver disease too, but I received a new liver 2 1/2 years ago. I’ve been battling an overactive immune system for 30 years, and it ain’t over yet. I thank Him for every single day. I blame Him for absolutely nothing. I don’t believe that we are puppets on a string. I DO believe that He does watch and takes note of how we handle our problems. And, I do believe in the Ten Commandments-without them we cease to be a Civilization.

[Ge0ffrey]

Thank you for this lovely post.

[PrayAndVoteConservesInLibsOut]

Dear silent majority rising,

I agree with Ge0ffrey.

Your post is inspirational!

Thank you!