Thursday, November 23, 2017
Recuperation journey: Light bulb went off!
When I woke up this morning I had a flash of what I consider culinary genius.
I remembered we had a box of disposable vinyl gloves and I said to myself, "Why not use them when I have to tussle with the turkey?"
I did and it worked! 🦃
And so starts a new Thanksgiving tradition. 🦃
Recuperation journey: Feeling grateful
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!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Griffin Hospital in Derby holding Show Your Mo! contest
Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men is hosting its annual Show Your “MO!” Contest. /Contributed photo
DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Health Initiative for Men is hosting its annual Show Your “MO!” Contest this November to support men’s health awareness.
Everyone is invited to submit a picture of their “MO” (aka mustache or facial hair) for a chance to win great prizes.
Real or fake, all “MOs” are welcome!
Simply email a photo to him@griffinhealth.org by Nov. 30 to be entered into a contest for three prize baskets that include tickets for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, BIC shaving products, and gift certificates to The Connecticut Sports Center in Shelton and The Dew Drop Inn in Derby.
HiM hosts this fun contest to raise awareness about men’s health and funds for free men’s health screening and education.
For more information about HiM, visit griffinhealth.org/him.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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