Mom Said The Anniversary Trip Was Canceled Because Of Budget Issues. A Week Later I Found A Facebook Album Of My Family In Paris Without Me. Then She Asked Me For Help

Not close but not ideal. A strong match. The transplant coordinator called with the careful enthusiasm medical professionals use when good news is embedded in a complicated situation. She was thorough and compassionate and completely nonjudgmental, which I appreciated.

I thanked her, asked for time to consider my options, and put the phone down.

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