Monthly Archives: January 2015

Wait Instead of Celebrate

Posted on January 30, 2015 by jimshearts

The ups and downs of the organ donation waiting list are extreme. Jim, Marah and their family have been on this cruel roller-coaster for over two years now. Jim endured and persevered through a medical intervention of a mechanical assist … Continue reading →

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Too Long & Too Wrong

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jimshearts

The wait for an organ donation in Ontario and in Canada is too long. The fact that it doesn’t have to be like this quite frankly makes us crazy. While people like Jim are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Anniversary

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jimshearts

On January 10, 2013 Jim and Marah were told that the only option to save Jim’s life was a heart transplant. Two years ago. The fact that Jim is still here with us, waiting, is a miracle in itself. The … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Think of That….

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jimshearts

We recently had a small awakening with regard to being on the waitlist for an organ donation for an extended period. Jim, of course, has been waiting for a heart for 2 years now and this looming “anniversary” got us … Continue reading →

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