Happy 2011

Hello all; It has been a long, long time since I have posted anything here. I know, I have made promises in the past, to be more diligent with updates, and will not make any more promises. However, I will try to let my presence be known a bit more often on this blog. Sandra is in remarkably good health considering her condition. She is still in good spirits, although, of course, she wants her life back. She has finally made it to the "active transplant list". Go figure, after 5 years, she has moved up, to anywhere from one to five years waiting time. A couple of months ago, she met with the transplant team at the hospital, and later this month we are meeting with the surgeon. She is trying to keep busy while waiting. Tomorrow, she will start working for the annual fund raising drive for the Kidney Foundation, which she has done every year since she was diagnosed. Last summer was very eventful for us. Ever since Sandra was diagnosed, I have expressed that, if I had the money, I would go anywhere to purchase a kidney for her. Last summer we were approached about participating in a documentary exploring the "organ market in India". The documentary shows both sides of this controversial issue. It was a life changing experience for us. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and humbled. We visited the slums, where it seemed like most women had a huge scar from the removal of their kidney. The film premiered at the IDFA in Amsterdam, and next it will be at the film festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Right now I can only share with you, the trailer, and a bit of the history of the film. Hopefully you will get an idea of what it is about. Just follow the link: http://www.themarketfilm.com/trailer.html I wish you all the best for 2011. Cheers, Christina