This last week has been amazing, as people learn about what I'm doing. I knew people would be supportive, but I had no idea how much love people would surround me with. I've heard so many personal stories -- people who have considered donating, who have a relative who has struggled with renal disease, or who have a friend who is a living donor now thriving. Once again, I'm reminded what a gift going through this is to *me*.
To be honest, this afternoon I'm feeling a mix of emotions -- excited to be getting on with it (the waiting is the hardest part!); nervous (it's getting *real* now); a bit melancholy (the excitement of telling people is over). My leave is set -- I'm taking 5 weeks off in total -- and I am wrapping things up at work.
After two months of reading about other people's living donations and their recoveries, I'm just a few days away from seeing how my own personal tale will play out. Wow.
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