# Met Our Transplant Donor Family **URL:** \ **Category:** Let's talk about Transplants\ **Created:** [July 24, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000 "2016-07-24T21:20:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/1 "2016-07-24T21:20:06Z")
Dear Friends, Yesterday was a special day for me and my family in two ways. Firstly yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of my liver transplant 7-23-2015. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for this precious gift of life. I rejoice today because of God’s great grace and mercy upon my undeserving life. Secondly, I met my donor family. It was quite an emotional meeting for us all. As soon as I came into the room I headed over to my donors mother and we just both wept and wept. This was the very first time we met or had any communication outside the very anonymous letter we both exchanged. There weren’t adequate words at that moment to express how grateful we were for this precious gift, while at the same time we mourned for their loss. Such a young man. He was 20 years old at the time of his tragic death in an automobile accident he was a passenger in. I have attached a couple of photos. One is me with the donor family and the other also includes those of my family who were able to be there today. My wife, youngest daughter and my parents. We will never forget this day nor this family and their dear late son Markeith. Mark Liver Transplant 7-23-2015 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psc_community/original/2X/4/4b4580a8dde81acf15317352ede4a0bc5c924022.JPG) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psc_community/original/2X/1/11632ddf48ca52fa640ab8534355f97423c932db.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/modsupport/32/2255_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/2 "2016-07-26T00:56:13Z")
Mark, what a wonderful and beautiful experience for you, and I have no doubt that the parents found some solace in meeting you as well. You are blessed! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Seenie ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/modsupport/32/2255_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/3 "2016-07-26T16:49:57Z")
PS You are looking GREAT. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/modsupport/32/2255_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2016, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/4 "2016-07-27T14:24:30Z")
Mark, that you have been able to celebrate and share this moment together is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your uplifting story. JulesG ---
**Author:** ![Gloria](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/gloria/32/1366_2.png) [@Gloria](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Gloria)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/5 "2016-07-29T17:44:27Z")
Hello, Mark. My husband and I applaud you, and your caregivers efforts in getting you to the place you are today. You’re looking happy and healthy, friend. Congratulations on celebrating your one year anniversary transplant anniversary! Our donor chose not to reply to our anonymous letter. I wish that they had, with all my heart I truly do but I respect their choice and try to understand it… What a surreal moment it would have been to meet our Donor’s family. Knowing that your family and the Donor’s family were able to have this moment puts a huge smile on both of our faces. My husband and I are so very touched by the idea you were able to say the words, ‘thank you’ and by the bittersweet idea of the Donor’s family feeling some sense of purpose in their child’s life being taken so soon. I imagine it was a unforgettable moment. Thank you for sharing this moment with us. He knows the plan and He makes no mistakes! Praise the Lord for your recovery and the open hearts of your Donor’s family! God Bless. ---
**Author:** ![Priya\_P](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/priya_p/32/720_2.png) [@Priya\_P](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Priya_P)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/6 "2016-07-31T18:53:04Z")
Mark First of all congratulations for your 1 year transplant anniversary. I wish you many such anniversary’s in the future. Seenie is right - you are looking great 🙂 What a precious moment that must have been able to meet your donor family. Thank you for sharing. ---
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2016, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/7 "2016-08-01T01:51:20Z")
Thanks Gloria for your kind words. Yes it was a meeting we will never forget. The family was so accepting of us despite their great loss. We will be forever grateful for the opportunity. You might try writing another letter if it has been some time since your first one. I’m sure your transplant hospital will forward it on through the appropriate channels. The donor family may be ready now. It may be worth considering. Take care. Mark ---
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/8 "2016-08-01T01:55:04Z")
Priya, Thanks for your kind words and it’s good to hear from you. I trust you are doing better since your major surgery. Yes, we had a very precious moment with these dear people. Thanks for the well wishes of looking great. I have been truly blessed. My wife and I had our picture taken yesterday at a special event at our church. I thought you might enjoy this one. I’ve filled out nicely since the days prior to transplant. Mark ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/ben_psc_community/original/2X/c/c4fec309c4ebcbf37e945ff736f8c6db2c36fa76.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/modsupport/32/2255_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/9 "2016-08-02T01:15:37Z")
Mark, you really do look well: what stands out for me is the healthy colour of your complexion. Not to mention the radiant smile! ---
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/10 "2016-08-03T22:30:03Z")
Thanks for your kind comment. I’ve been truly blessed with much improved health since my transplant. Mark ---
**Author:** ![Ali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@Ali](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Ali)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/11 "2017-02-17T05:04:48Z")
It’s 2017, I am fairly new to the PSC support group. What a encouraging story Mark! God is good… Thank you for being a moderator, and giving advice and counsel. ---
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2017, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/12 "2017-02-17T20:01:07Z")
Thank you Ali for your comments. The Lord surely is good and has been so merciful to me through these years of this disease and now a transplant. Please let us know in any way we might be of help to you in your journey with this life-changing illness. Take care. Mark ---
**Author:** ![Ali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@Ali](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Ali)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/13 "2017-02-19T15:36:49Z")
I gave myself a sudo name, if you would pray for me, my name is Marina, I would be grateful. I have no symptoms yet, other than high alt, ast and gamma GT , slightly elevated bilirubin and some days fatigue. I work with the elderly and see everyday what disease does to the body. So I realize life is not always easy for so many wonderful people. I feel grateful for my life and what God is doing for me. Thanks Mark ---
**Author:** ![fcmmark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpsc.org/fcmmark/32/2189_2.png) [@fcmmark](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/fcmmark)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/met-our-transplant-donor-family/1000/14 "2017-02-20T00:33:36Z")
Marina, I will most certainly pray as you have requested. Please stay in touch with our group and let us know how you are doing. Take care. Mark