grat·i·tude
ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/
noun
- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
It's Thanksgiving Day, a day to be thankful for our many blessings.
In addition to always appreciating the love of family and friends, I am forever grateful to my kidney donor, Robin Gilmartin, and my sister-in-law, Suzanne Watson.
When I needed a kidney, Suzanne got tested and amazingly she was a match to donate a kidney to me.
It turned out she was a better match for another person, William Greenwood, so I received my kidney in May from an anonymous altruistic donor, Robin. The four of us were the start of an historic, 18-person kidney swap at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
I can never thank them - and my wonderful surgeon, nephrologists, and the health care professionals who continue to care for me - enough!
Meanwhile it's Thanksgiving morning and per usual I'm running late.
I'm only on the first step - the easiest one - in the cooking process. I'm listening to cranberries pop in the pot.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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