Thank you

Before I go any further I should say thank you to a few people. A few people that helped me get to where I am today. My parents, they drove me all over the place. To doctors visits, the emergency room, and to my clinic appointments. They are awesome and have helped me more then I even know.

To my family, both itermediate and extended. My family was a force during this time and has always had my back. My brother and sisters were always there to make sure that I was okay and comfortable. I love you guys....and girls, grandma's and grandpa's, aunts and uncles, cousins, family.

To Kara. I can't even begin to fathom the miles and hours we spent(most after dark along the neighborhood lane, talking and me trying to cool off from the body heat and from other circumstances.) We have been friends since we were tiny little kids. I am like the brother she never had. she helped me relax when I felt like i was going to blow up. I will never forget our night walks. Thank you to her family. They have been so good to me. Many nights they let me come over to sit in the cold basment on the cold leather couch. It relieved the itching for a moment but it was a moment in paradise.

To my friend Whitney. She made a post on her blog and I am going to see if I can post it here on mine. She describes it ten times better then I can the help and friendship we had. She got me through a lot of the difficulties that I had. She kept an eye on me as my mind slowly started to slip away. She is one who knows me better then most.

To my friends Kaylin and Joanna, they delivered me from my terrible summer that I got sick( amongst other things that made that the summer from hell…which ironically everything happened on 6/6/06). They helped me to find myself again. They helped me fulfill a goal to put on a benefit concert. The concert was a hit. They made a trip down to see me after my transplant. They brought me all sorts of fun stuff, spider man and power rangers coloring books, and a thought full plaque.

To the Dials. They opened their home to me and my family before and after my transplant. They have to be some of the nicest people I have ever met. They are great people, great examples, and a great family.

To my Doctors and physicians. They are genious. I have been blessed to have them on my team. It was good to see them really truly care for me and my outcome. I wasn't just another patient on a list, I was and still am their friend. I can't wait to go to there retirement partys, it will be a good time.

To the Hahns, what a great family. They were always there for me and new the struggle because of there own son who was sick. We identified. They were so welcoming to me.

To my band, I know it sounds funny and kind of dorky but for a chunk of the itching and the sickness they were there. We played and it kept my mind off of it. We are six brothers. We did great things together and they have always been there for me.

To my friend Ammon. He has health problems of his own but he has always made sure that I am okay. He still struggles with his lungs but he is there when anyone needs his help. He is an awesome example.

To all my friends I gained along the way. You know who you are. Thank you for your support and help. You have been awesome to me.