One year ago I received a gift of life

In the whirl of activity of being back to work, and my son's on and off return from Israel, and my daughter and son in law's trip to New Zealand, and NYC daughter's trip to Montreal, and my other son's three ongoing art shows, including hanging his wall space at the festival of arts in Laguna Beach tomorrow, and urgent car repairs, and doctor's appointments, it is easy not to pause and consider and give thanks.

Last year on July 1, I received my transplant.

Thank you to my unknown donor. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you to my family and friends (old and new), especially thanks to my wife and kids. 

Thank you to my care givers and healthcare workers, especially my doctors. 

Thank you to my fellow travelers on all or parts of their similar adventure.

Thank you to my colleagues and staff and my medical group.

Thank you to my patients. 

That's all I have to say today.  I am stopping for a moment to remember that I have reason to be thankful to so many.