A Selfless Act

I've said it before and I'm repeating it now--I've been blessed to know some really great people. Andy Rosendahl, a friend of mine from my Green Bay years, is a testament to that fact. Think back to your 20s. Imagine if your one-time boss became ill and, it turned out, needed a kidney transplant in order to live. Would you do the test to find out if your kidney was a match, and if it was, would you offer to donate this piece of you? That is exactly what Andy did. The surgery was held this week and thankfully everything has gone smoothly. Andy took a few walks just hours after the surgery was complete, and Cheryl, the recipient of his gift, was told her new kidney is functioning well. I imagine Andy is filling those hospital hallways with his infectious laugh, that his genuine and almost constant smile is making him the top stop among the nurses. His gentle nature and humor has no doubt played a large part in the success of the surgery. Andy--here's to you and your kindness. Here's to your big heart. Not only are are a gift to Cheryl, and in turn her husband and son and extended family and friends and so on, you are truly a gift to the world... Love you!