Ode to Transplant - DLT 2/14/24

I no longer count the years,

Instead I count the days.

For my extra time here on earth,

And have nothing but praise.

God in his kindness,

has mercifully shown,

More plans for me on this earth 

for reasons unknown.

Why me and not them?

It’s impossible to understand.

But I will trust and move forward,

As part of His master plan.

I want to appreciate each day,

And live every moment without haste.

He gave these renewed breaths to me,

And I don’t want them to waste!

But He says “slow down and be still”,

You don’t have to hurry.

I have your days numbered,

And you don’t have to worry.

I love you My son,

And I am happy that you are still here.

You can trust that I am in control,

And you have nothing to fear.

So sit still and be present,

And fill your new lungs with air.

You will find me right beside you,

Because I am always there.

I brought you these lungs,

They came at a large cost.

Your donors life was precious,

And his family is still mourning his loss.

He gave you these extra moments,

And don’t ever lose track.

Of the blessings that lie ahead,

But also look back!

Share with others,

the regrets you have slain.

By looking back at your life,

And calling out My name.

You had every reason to fight,

For the memories weren’t always fun.

Yet you had to go there and bring them back,

To see what I had done.

For there is hope in the effort,

Of pulling back the curtain.

There is true healing in the process,

Of this I am certain.

“Enjoy each and every minute,

In this new timeline I have given.

I do and have always loved you,

You are cherished and forgiven.”

PRM - 4/22/24 – written a week before learning about the rejection. Still true on all counts!