Followup to previous post on Saturday's prayer vigil in Ansonia

ANSONIA - I attended the solemn vigil in Veterans Park Saturday both as a concerned resident and a journalist.
Like everyone who was there I fervently hope little 1-year old Vanessa Morales will soon be returned safe to her family. 


Here is a link to today's special issue of The Valley Voice newsletter:

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Recuperation journey: Thoughts on organ donation

Friday is my 18-month anniversary of receiving a kidney from a wonderful woman I'd never met. 
I've since met her, and can't thank her enough for her gift.
I'm marking the day by writing a story to raise awareness of living organ donation.
Please look for it in our next Valley Voice newsletter. 

Miracle pill?

I think I discovered a miracle pill last evening: melatonin, a hormone supplement.

Taking a small dose helped me to fall asleep and stay asleep for almost five hours, the most I've slept since my transplant surgery two weeks ago.

I'm grateful to the nurse who suggested I try it!

I've read that melatonin is non-addictive. I certainly hope so. 
I only expect to take it temporarily during my recuperation.