Lose one more

Lost another transplant survivor last week.  She was in her early 20's and had her transplant at 14.  Became a starting pitcher on the BA girls's softball team shortly after her transplant and part of a winning state championship team.  I have no idea what happened, what caused her death.  Sometimes young people get tired of taking all the medication (and I can understand that) and begin to feel like they don't need it anymore.  Sometimes rejection issues come up.  Sometimes there are viruses that attack our imnio-surpressed bodies and cause organ shut down.  Whatever the cause, it is a shame that such a courageous young woman lost her battle to live.  And it brings the reality of our life to light...whether you are a transplant patient or not life can be short.  Unfortunately, for those of us who are transplant patients, you can't take anything for granted.