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Navigating the organ transplant journey can feel overwhelming. I know, because I've been there. The moment you receive that new organ, your life changes in ways you never imagined. It’s a mix of relief, gratitude, and uncertainty.

Let's have a little money moment. Having a chronic or terminal illness is not cheap, and if you are not vigilant, the math stops mathing and your finances start crashing. A serious illness doesn’t just attack your body — it can quietly dismantle your finances.

Facing your own mortality is not something that anyone is ever really prepared for; however, it is a significant factor for anyone on a solid organ transplant list.

Time is of the essence

Tom Dessent (1960-2019) The thing about being on the transplant waiting list is that to qualify, a patient has to be sick enough that a transplant is urgently needed, but still healthy enough to survive the surgery and recover afterward. I was on and off the list multiple times for that very reason. It became very evident that my days were numbered unless I managed to stay at the top of the list and win the organ lottery. As I became increasingly ill, my family came to the

One of the most important decisions a person can make when an organ transplant is inevitable is which Transplant Center(s) to register with. Your doctor may recommend one in particular based on their own opinions or experiences; however, and I cannot say this enough, you are your own best advocate. They may, or may not, tell you that you can register at more than one Transplant Center. When I was originally advised that I needed a transplant, I was sent to KU Medical Center

This blog is dedicated to the memory of Josie Handley Barnes