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What is your city / state and country of residence?

Archbold, OH USA

How are you touched by transplantation?

I am a Recipient

If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?

Double Lung

Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:

I am grateful to my donor family for the gift of life to have the opportunity to raise my son. He was only 2 when I received my gift of life. I am grateful to God for the blessings he has given me many times over.

If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?

Deceased Donor

What is your principal transplant med(s)?

Prograf, Cellcept, Prednisone

What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?

Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Gosta Petterson

If you are on the transplant waiting list, please use this space to write about your experience:

I have been given this amazing opportunity to grow with my son. We swim, bike, walk, play and before transplant, I could barely make it to the bathroom without oxygen. I am doing things I didn't think I would be doing. My son and I used to lay in bed while he watched cartoons until I had the strength to get up. And though he was only 2, he knew somethng wasn't right and never left my side. Now, he says, " mom, let's go!". He knows. He used to ask, " let me see you scar".

What do you do for a living?

I graduated from Ohio State and am a Registered Dietitian. I am the Clinical Nutrition Manager at our local hospital and Renal Dieitian at our dialysis center. I am a mom and wife, which are both hard work, but well worth it.

About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:

My experience with transplantation was short-lived. I was only on the waiting list for 5 months and 1 week. Total shock when I received the call. I was making scrambled eggs for my son at 10 in the morning. I told them I needed to shower first and then was on my way. All went smoothly and I was on my way to recovery. I spend alot of time running youth programs for our church along with my husband. We volunteer our time for many different organizations: Life Connection of Ohio, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Church. Anywhere we can raise organ donation awareness, we are there.

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What is your relationship status?

Married