Katie literally saved my life last week

[dakski]

There have been so many wonderful and thoughtful responses to this post.

First of all, it makes me happy that I shared it with my BP.net family! Secondly, I cherish every day. I have since my kidneys began failing when I was 23 and I almost died. Even more so when my father dropped dead suddenly at 58, when I was 25. Going through the transplant, and maybe surprisingly, the divorce, and then meeting Katie, that just cemented it for me. Appreciate what you have! Cherish every day! Carpe Diem!

It may sound weird, but my kidneys failing was a good thing for me (hear me out and I don't wish it on anyone). It made me stop and look around and appreciate life. Before that, I was just an invincible kid floating through life. It made me focus on my goals and the people I love (and animals too!).

Again, I don't wish it on anyone, and I wish I wasn't sick, but it is what it is and I can't change it. I am just glad I figured out what is important in life; many people never do.

Also, if this story, or my whole story, inspires other people to grab life by the horns and make the most of every day, then it was worth it.

Hugs and kind thoughts to all who read and contributed to this post!