I don’t normally share personal stuff but I needed to share this for business and personal reasons.

My father has been sick for a VERY long time.  He’s been waiting for a kidney transplant for 5 years now.  Those who know me personally, know that my dad is a very young 56 years old.  So it’s tough to see him this way.  Well he finally got his kidney.  We had almost lost hope.  But he did finally get it, surgery went well, and he just went home today.

I’ve been at the hospital EVERY DAY helping him out and learning all about his meds and his appointments and such.  So work has had to take a back seat.  So if your photos are late, or if you’re waiting on anything from me…PLEASE just bare with me.  I will get it to you as soon as possible.  But family just has to come first right now.  I do understand that business is business but I do have to take care of those who have taken care of me and I hope you all can understand that.  And I thank you all so much for your well wishes!!!

On another note (and I hate to get on my soapbox here), but I hope everyone realizes just how important it is to be an organ donor!!  I tried to give my dad a kidney but was told 2 weeks before surgery that I couldn’t.  Had this person who passed not been a donor, my dad would STILL be waiting.  All those years of dialysis has taken a toll on his otherwise healthy heart so he may now need a pace maker.  So when you renew your license, I hope you think twice about checking off the ORGAN DONOR section.  It could be your parent, child or loved one who needs that liver, heart, kidney, etc.  It’s so important!!!!

Thanks again for your understanding, patience and well wishes.