twodoebs

Hard to believe, but FIVE years ago today, Paula gave Uncle Bob one of her kidneys. Above, one can see a representation of Paulie's healthy kidney on the left and one of Yak's "Evil Twins" on the right (although, to be clear, these are not pictures of either of their ACTUAL organs). This picture does a pretty unbelievable job of illustrating what a great gift my mom gave my dad on August 24, 2001.

Five years later, I need to renew my thanks to Paulie for not only giving her husband a new kidney, but for giving me an extended lease on my time with my dad. So much has happened in the last five years--including my law school graduation and my wedding--that I might not have shared with him if my mom hadn't given so much of herself (literally!).

Yak, I'm glad to see you doing so well! You look great and I'm proud of how well you've done.

So congratulations, Mom and Dad. Your commitment to each other is a testament of self-less love for all to follow.