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"December 18, 2013. On this date exactly 4 years ago. My niece (Amber) and I were put under sedation for a journey that niether one of us really wanted to take. It was however a needed journey if I wanted to possibly live a while longer. Without Amber's unwavering will to help me with her generous gift of life I most likely would not be here today. Amber gave a part of herself physically and emotionally to me her uncle. She was my living donor for a life saving liver transplant. Niether one of us knew with certainty that we would come out of surgery unscathed. I had said my prayers and made my peace with God. I had prayed for Amber to be protected. She was so brave. It was amazing. Amber never showed any fear for what she was about to go through. She had worked so hard in the weeks leading up to this day to be ready. What concerned me the most is that Amber was 23 years old at the time and had her whole life ahead of her. I had lived 57 years. Was I being selfish? I didn't really know. As I was being prepped so many things were racing through my mind. What would my wife do if I did not make it? Would my family help her to move on from her loss? Would Amber be okay? I had prayed for all of these questions. There were just so many things going on around me. Nurses scurrying in and out of the room. The time was getting close. This was the big day! They came in and told us the time had arrived and Lorretta leaned down and gave me a kiss and we said to each other "I love you".See you soon. The last thing that I remember is the nurse asking me and Amber if we were ready. I said let's do this. Then someone leaned down and said "I am going to give you something to relax you" and then......... 36 hours later I woke up with Lorretta right there in my face saying Dave if you do not stay awake they will not take the breathing tube out of your throat. That tube was in my way! I couldn't talk. I couldn't say to my wife. I love you. Did I make it? Am I really here? I knew that my prayers had been answered for me but was my beautiful giving niece okay? It wasn't long before the tube came out and the only prayer that I didn't have answered yet was finally answered. Amber was just fine. All I could do was cry tears of joy upon hearing that she was okay. Today I am doing fine. It has brought me closer to God. I will never forget this day and how God brought Amber forth to make all of this possible. I thank God, Amber, and my wonderful wife, and loving family for being my strength through it all. Life is good! Now one day at a time on to five years......"

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