11/04/2022
Two years ago today, I was called with the news that I had donor lungs and to head to Ross at OSU, I felt equal parts happy, terrified and hopeful. I had absolutely no idea what was about to happen to me, I truly went through hell, from not being able to see my family (due to Covid) for weeks at a time, to being on a ventilator for 5 months and then weened off of it, which is close to torture, but had to be done. The road back was tough, rehab at Dodd, dialysis 3 days a week until my kidneys kicked back on in August of last year and dialysis ended, that was a huge factor in getting better. I still have daily struggles with my breathing, stairs, inclines, carrying anything of weight, I still continue to take 160 pills a week, 2 types of anti-rejection meds, prednisone, anti-biotic’s amongst others.
I am so thankful for the community that has embraced us, helped us and showed my family love and support and continue to do so, thank you again for all those who joined my family for the golf outing last year, we are so thankful!
Kristin and I were able to be together for some very wonderful milestones in the last 2 years as well, Joey being sworn-in as a Medic/Firefighter for Monroe Township, Justin’s college graduation from UC and our 30th wedding anniversary in July. My Mom says I’m the smartest guy in the room for marrying Kristin!😉! We look forward to Justin and Emilia getting married next year, and many more nights of Jeopardy!
Love you all!
Randy
P.S. I have reached out to my donor family, they did not respond, I also think about their loss and how difficult that was.
