Rounds Inspirational Journeys

20 Million in 2012 Campaign Donate Life America  has recently launched a campaign to register 20 Million new organ donors in 2012. The national organization promoting organ, eye and tissue donation in the United States is launching a bold new initiative, “20 Million in 2012,” which will focus on radically increasing the number of people registered on state donor registries. The official launch of the campaign comes on the heels of its announcement during the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA, where every year since 2004 it has sponsored the Donate Life float. This year’s float again featured inspirational stories of organ donors and their families, a tradition that the “20 million in 2012” campaign will continue throughout 2012 as it features powerful stories of those affected by organ, eye and tissue donation. The “20 Million in 2012” campaign will feature four national Donate Life events throughout the year- the Donate Life Flash Mob on March 24th, Donate Lif...

Know Your Medication Rights After a transplant, your doctor selects an immunosuppressant regimen that she thinks is best for you, taking into account your individual medical history. It is not only important that you make a commitment to taking these medications, but that you understand why this commitment is so critical to your long-term transplant health. Maintaining the right balance of immunosuppression Many factors can influence how an immunosuppressant is absorbed into your body, including whether you take it with or without food, the type of organ transplant you received, and other conditions you may have. 1,2 If the amount of drug in your body is reduced due to a change in how it is absorbed by your body, you may have too little immunosuppression, which can increase the risk of rejection. If absorption is increased, you could have too much drug in your system, increasing the chance for additional side effects. 1,3 For these reasons, not following your medication...

Have you ever wondered whether something you felt moved to do was actually God directed or you directed? I had the perfect example today. I had the strong feeling today that I had to give away my VIP ticket to Revolve (the retreat I am taking my girls' group to in March).  I have been looking forward to spending time up front with the girls, observing their reactions, and being close to the action.  It has recently come to my attention that one of our girls stopped coming to our group because she couldn't afford to go to Revolve.  I felt horrible! Today is her Birthday, and I was moved to give her my ticket.  There are no VIP tickets left, so I knew I would have to buy a General Admission ticket and not be with the girls if I followed this instinct.  I can tell you, my selfish human heart did not want to give that ticket up; but my dear Father encouraged me, and I did. That was God.  I don't need Revolve, these girls do.  It was so much more impo...

I can't believe Christmas is over; time sure flies when you are having fun with friends and family!  My parents joined us again this year for Christmas, and it was such a relaxing and enjoyable visit.  I always hate to see them go! We brought in the New Year with a Feis in Pittsburgh, the wedding of my dear friend Ruth's son, and a Christmas celebration with Scott's family (we had to post-pone Christmas a week because of my brother-in-law's work schedule.)  It was all lovely. I have to admit to something, however; I felt a lot of guilt this year.  Although I loved my presents I received, I felt guilty about each one.  I already have so much, how can I possibly deserve more?  It pains me to know there are families and children in our own country who had nothing this Christmas.  I realize this is not a problem I can solve; but it still makes me feel guilty.  Please pray for each person in our world who is suffering; who doesn't have the necessit...